Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP specializes in litigation involving Lanham Act disputes and consumer false advertising claims, while also remaining active in advising on regulatory investigations. The group represents strong clients from a range of sectors including technology, food and beverages, and consumer products. Areas of recent growth include matters pertaining to sustainability and consumer protection claims. Heading the team is Randi Singer, based between New York and Silicon Valley. She has extensive experience in advertising, marketing, trademark, and IP disputes, but maintains particular expertise in Lanham Act false advertising matters. In Washington DC, Drew Tulumello is recognized for his work in commercial litigation, often representing the food and beverages sector. David Singh, based in Silicon Valley, notably leads the firm’s national class action practice and represents impressive clients. Additionally, Washington DC-based Arianna Scavetti is an asset to the team and is frequently involved in false and misleading advertising class actions.

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Key clients

  • Sanofi S.A.
  • PepsiCo, Inc.
  • Burger King
  • Meta Platforms, Inc.
  • CareDx, Inc.
  • Nike
  • The Quaker Oats Company
  • Chobani, LLC
  • Tarkett Sports
  • Godiva Chocolatier, Inc.

Work highlights

  • Represented Godiva Chocolatier in several nationwide consumer false advertising class actions alleging that Godiva failed to disclose to consumers that its Signature Dark Chocolate contains elevated levels of lead.
  • Representing PepsiCo in an action alleging that PepsiCo and nine other major consumers misled the public about the recyclability of their products and is seeking to hold them liable for remediating marine plastic pollution on California oceans, beaches, and waterways.
  • Represented Burger King in three consumer class actions regarding “forever chemicals” (PFAS) Burger King uses in food packaging.

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Randi Singer