"When I first started Allagash Brewing in 1994, I knew that I needed a law firm to represent us for paperwork, incorporating, corporate documents, etc. At the time, I thought the only concern I would ever have would be accuracy and having the work done correctly. I never considered service a factor. After being in business for 25 years, I have come to realize that not only do you need it done right, sometimes you need it done right away. Every time I call Verrill with a question, issue or task, I feel as though they drop everything to resolve it. No job is too small; every question is important." — Rob Tod, Founder of Allagash Brewing

Rob Tod Allagash

Eating and drinking are among our most basic daily activities, but sourcing the food and drink we consume includes a host of different legal obstacles. At Verrill, we understand the breadth of the legal ramifications and regulations that may be applicable to your retail or manufacturing enterprise. Our goal is to take the knowledge we have of the food and beverage market and assist companies (both large and small) with proactively recognizing risks. Whether you are selling in a retail environment, are a manufacturer, or have vertical integration and experience the challenges of participating in both manufacturing and retail environments, our team has experience assisting with these challenges.

Retail Food and Beverage

The culture of the retail food and beverage industry is quite different from that of many other industries. Our goal is to appropriately prioritize the legal risks your company is facing and help you create a reasonable plan. Whether you are a local bar or restaurant, a food truck, or a franchise, your reputation is dependent on your frontline people and the products you sell. Our goal is to help owners and operators thinking strategically about protecting their business and brand—especially in an industry where margins are narrow.

Manufacturing Food and Beverage

Manufacturing in the food and beverage industry comes with its own host of challenges. Creating a safe, efficient work environment that simultaneously complies with food production laws can be a challenge. Having appropriate risk-management policies and practices in place can be the difference between a company that survives and one that fails.

We have extensive experience in helping food manufacturers scale up and evolve their processes, or, when the market changes, helping them pivot or scale down. We can provide valuable insight and be proactive in crafting efficient, cost-effective solutions for our manufacturing clients.

Firm Highlights

News

Jim Cohen Discusses “No Blank Checks” Citizen Initiative Before Maine Legislative Committee

Verrill Partner Jim Cohen was recently quoted in a Spectrum News article " Maine Ballot Initiative To Require Voter Approval For $1B Borrowing Gets Broad Support.” Maine LD 1772 is a citizen-initiated ballot question...

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Elections and Constitutional Law: Successfully Challenged Certification of Initiative Petition

In a victory for consumers and the ride-hailing public, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently barred the Secretary of State from placing on the November ballot initiative petitions proposed by companies such as Uber...

Publication/Podcast

Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Injury in the Workplace: Paths to Recovery in and Outside of Workers’ Compensation

Verrill counsel Elizabeth Connellan Smith recently co-authored “ Sexual Harassment And Sexual Assault Injury In The Workplace: Paths To Recovery In And Outside Of Workers’ Compensation ” for the American Bar Association Law Journal...

Blog

New Options for Retirement Plan Distributions Under SECURE 2.0

This post summarizes the new distribution options, including penalty-free withdrawals, applicable to defined contribution plans under the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (“SECURE 2.0”) and provides a timeline of their effective dates. The new...

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Advised Fortune 500 Company on Group Health and Welfare Benefit Plans

We were engaged by a Fortune 500 manufacturing company to provide legal and compliance services regarding its group health and welfare benefit plans. During the course of our representation, we have advised the company...

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State Trademark Registration

The United States has two levels of trademark registration: state and federal. A state trademark registration is issued by a state office and protects a trademark only in that state, whereas a federal trademark...

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U.S. Tax Considerations When Buying Property Abroad with Ruth Mattson

Verrill partner Ruth Mattson was recently featured on The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel 's podcast series Trust and Estate Talk . In this podcast, U.S. Tax Considerations When Buying Property Abroad...

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Verrill Welcomes Partner Andrew M. Walsh to Firm’s Business Law Group

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Tesla’s Cybertruck Raffle

On May 11, 2023, @BabyTesla3 sent out a Tweet: NEW: Tesla has revamped the Referral program and introduced a new loyalty program! Here’s what you need to know • S/X: 3,500 credits (referrer) &bull...

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GLORY, GLORY, HALLELUJAH!

Remember that old parody of the Battle Hymn of the Republic we used to sing before there was an Internet? There are apparently many versions, but they all generally involve children inflicting various types...

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