According to the Department of Agriculture Americans consume
137 pounds of fresh produce per year. That not only fuels our bodies
but also a $146 billion industry. Produce starts to degrade immediately
after harvest, so transporting fresh fruits and vegetables from farms
to stores in a safe and timely manner poses numerous challenges.
What
legal and reputational risks do growers, brokers, and shippers face?
What laws come into play? What are the essential components of contracts
among participants in the supply chain?
Listen to my interview with Katy Esquivel, founder and principal attorney with Esquivel Law Chartered.
Katy focuses on trust enforcement cases under the Perishable
Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and representation of stakeholders
in the transportation industry. Katy represents transportation brokers
and shippers in matters including drafting contracts, handling claims,
and advising clients on evolving legal issues impacting their
businesses. She also counsels growers and sellers. Katy has also
successfully completed the Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training
Course to ensure that she is up to date on the latest food safety
standards within the industry. She earned her J.D. from St. Thomas
University Benjamin L. Crump School of Law.
I hope you enjoy the episode. If so, give us a rating!
This podcast is the audio companion to the Journal on Emerging Issues in Litigation. The Journal is a collaborative project between HB Litigation Conferences and the vLex Fastcaselegal research family, which includes Full Court Press, Law Street Media, and Docket Alarm.
If you have comments, ideas, or wish to participate, please drop me a note at Editor@LitigationConferences.com.
Tom Hagy
Litigation Enthusiast and
Host of the Emerging Litigation Podcast
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