Consumer Goods | Speaker series
CLE webinars for consumer-focused companiesLegal Tools for a Rapidly Evolving Industry
AKD Partners’s Consumer Goods, Food, and Retail (CGFR) CLE series is designed for in-house counsel, business professionals, and executives seeking to navigate today’s complex regulatory and commercial landscape.
Our sessions feature AKD Partners’s global CGFR team—offering actionable guidance to help you anticipate legal risks, align with evolving standards, and implement strategies that support long-term growth and resilience.
If you'd like more information about our Consumer Goods Speaker Series, contact Maddie Line.
Ultra-processed foods
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Explore the evolving legal and regulatory issues surrounding ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and the implications of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative.
Key insights include UPF definitions, MAHA report impact, enforcement trends, litigation risks, and practical strategies for food and beverage companies.
Speakers: Sharon Mayl and Christopher Gismondi
Previous webinars
November 5, 2025
Perspectives on consumer protection from former Federal Trade Commission leaders
The webinar explored recent shifts in FTC consumer protection enforcement, emphasizing a return to case-by-case actions, increased reliance on economic analysis, and a renewed focus on issues directly impacting consumers’ financial well-being and privacy, especially for children.
Key actions
- Ensure compliance with current FTC rules and be ready for targeted investigations, especially around fraud, deceptive practices and “Made in USA” claims.
- Assess how your practices impact consumers financially, focusing on pricing, fees, and cancellations.
- Assess how you interact with children through advertising and digital products. Audit digital products for COPPA compliance, ensure transparent data handling, and monitor third-party integrations.
For more information about AKD Partners's Consumer Goods, Food and Retail capabilities, reach out to Maddie Line.
September 16, 2025
Mass arbitration poses
significant financial and strategic challenges for
consumer-focused companies, requiring tailored
approaches to manage risks and costs.
Key actions
- Review and update arbitration agreements for enforceability and clarity.
- Implement individualized claimant procedures to reduce exposure.
- Select arbitration providers and rules that address mass arbitration risks.
To gain access to the recording of this conversation, reach out to Maddie Line.
June 26, 2025
Drive deal value and demands early with coordinated
planning across tax, corporate, IP, and employment
entities, managing regulations, and retaining talent.
Key actions
- Start early: gather deal facts, secure valuations, confirm entity choices, and align workstreams.
- Set a realistic timeline: pick correct mechanics, ensure compliance, and plan for FDI approvals.
- Run country-specific employment plans: address transfer laws, consultations, and Day-1 readiness
To gain access to the recording of this conversation, reach out to Maddie Line.
