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Phil Olsson

We are saddened to share the news that Phil Olsson passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 11th....

June Food and Agriculture Regulatory Recap

OFW’s Food & Agriculture team regularly monitors announcements and policy issuances from FDA, USDA, and other agencies to keep our...

The 2026 Landscape of State Baby Food & Infant Formula Legislation – What Is Here, What Is Coming, And How to Prepare?

Over the past few years, increasing scrutiny of heavy metals in infant formula and baby food, as well as increased...

California SB 54 Litigation Signals Changes for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Packaging Compliance

California’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) packaging law, Senate Bill 54 (SB 54), formally known as the Plastic Pollution Prevention and...

OFW Expands Customs and Trade Practice with Addition of Tara Mobaraki

Former CBP and USTR attorney brings federal regulatory and trade experience to the firm’s growing practice. OFW is pleased to...

FDA’s Next Steps on Traceability: Challenges and Solutions in Lot-Level Food Traceability

On June 15, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hosted a 3-hour public meeting entitled “Challenges and Solutions...

OFW Law’s Jeff Canavan Honored with “Above and Beyond Award”

OFW Law is proud to announce that Jeff Canavan, Senior Regulatory Advisor, has been recognized with the “Above and Beyond...

Bailee Fanning Joins OFW Law

Washington, D.C., June 1, 2026 – OFW Law is pleased to announce Bailee Fanning has joined the Government Relations Practice...

May Food and Agriculture Regulatory Recap

OFW’s Food & Agriculture team regularly monitors announcements and policy issuances from FDA, USDA, and other agencies to keep our...

April Food and Agriculture Regulatory Recap

OFW’s Food & Agriculture team regularly monitors announcements and policy issuances from FDA, USDA, and other agencies to keep our...

DOJ Finalizes Move to Schedule III for Certain Marijuana Products

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), through the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), issued a final order partially rescheduling marijuana under...

How to Prepare for FDA and USDA Rulemaking and Public Comment

Your legal team sends an urgent alert – FDA just published a proposed rule that could fundamentally change your labeling...

Government Compliance and Risk Management in Food & Agriculture

Your FSIS inspector flags a sanitation issue during routine review. FDA issues a warning letter citing preventive controls violations. USDA...

Food Date Label Regulations: What Food Companies Must Know About the Coming Federal Standards

Your food products meet every safety standard. Your food date labeling complies with current regulations. Yet consumers are throwing away...

Congressional Hearing Preparation for Food Industry Companies: A Legal Guide to Oversight, Investigations, and Witness Defense

Congressional oversight of the food industry has intensified. Whether the trigger is a high-profile recall, a food safety outbreak, a...

CANNASWEEP

March & April 2026 OFW’s Cannabis Team regularly monitors cannabis news, legislation, regulation, and policy so our clients stay up-to-date on the...

International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) Duty Refunds – CAPE To Launch April 20

CAPE Phase 1 Launches April 20 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) confirmed Phase 1 of the Consolidated Administration and...

Government Affairs Compliance Risks: LDA, FARA & Gift Rule Violations

Your company engages with federal policymakers, employs government relations professionals, and operates what appears to be a standard advocacy program....