Briefing on almond milk labeling
On March 9, 2018, on behalf of the Good Food Institute, Nigel Barrella submitted an amicus (friend-of-the-court) brief in Painter v. Blue Diamond Growers, a lawsuit alleging that Blue Diamond's almond milk…
Defending due process in the DC Court of Appeals
On September 21, 2017, a panel of the DC Court of Appeals ruled unanimously in favor of Nigel Barrella's client, who had been convicted of driving with a revoked license,…
Petitioning FDA for flexibility
On March 2, 2017, Nigel Barrella, on behalf of his client the Good Food Institute, submitted a citizen petition to FDA. The petition notes the proliferation of new, innovative foods…
Chesterton’s Pie
It's my first week back at the firm, and today I was having a slow day. And since opportunities to comment on FDA food identity standards don't come up very…
Debating dairy alternatives in NYC
On March 22, 2018, Nigel Barrella participated in a panel discussion hosted by the New York City Bar Association's Animal Law Committee. The event, entitled "Say It Ain't Soy! The…
Celebrating 5 years of service
On this day in 2012, this law firm was born. Here's to my clients, who made it all possible. It's been an honor to serve you, and may the next five…
Non-residents doing business in DC
If you own a non-resident (or "foreign") company and want to do business in DC, you probably have to register with the DC government. This applies to all corporations (including professional…
Choosing a business structure in the District of Columbia
A common question in the very early stages of any business is what business structure to choose. There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. Different business structures have different…
To err is human — not a crime
On March 17, 2016, a panel of the DC Court of Appeals delivered a unanimous decision in favor of Nigel Barrella's client. Nigel had argued this case before the court…
DCCA on Drug Paraphernalia, Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt
I haven't written a DCCA criminal case summary in a long time, partly because PDS came along and started writing them all up (and doing it better than I ever did). But…