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OFW’s attorneys and advisors represent and advocate for clients on policy, regulatory, and litigation matters before lawmakers, government agencies, and the courts. We specialize in products and services regulated by  FDA, USDA, Customs, and other federal and state agencies. Our clients are primarily companies and trade associations in the food, agriculture, cosmetic, dietary supplement, medical products and healthcare space, as well as other highly regulated industries. Our focus is our strength.

NEWS ALERT: BENJAMIN ENGLAND AND ASSOCIATES’ ATTORNEYS AND REGULATORY SPECIALISTS/ADVISORS JOIN OFW TO ENHANCE FDA, LITIGATION AND CUSTOMS/TRADE CAPABILITIES.

Industries

For over 40 years, OFW Law has been a resource for clients in the food and agriculture industry. We’re experienced from farm to table and everything in between.

From the discovery of innovative products regulated by the FDA to the delivery of healthcare services, we provide clients with substantive legal advice, regulatory understanding, and skilled advocacy in front of FDA, HHS, and Congress.

OFW Law provides guidance and representation before CBP to foreign exporters and producers, U.S. importers, the broker community, and others on all aspects of U.S. Customs and Trade law, including entry issues such as tariff classification and valuation, CBP enforcement actions, and forced labor and the UFLPA.

OFW Law advises and represents clients by defending against threatened or pending litigation related to both consumer-based and commercial disputes, such as California Proposition 65 60-day Notices and civil actions and consumer protection laws related to false or misleading advertising,  and slack fill allegations.

NEWS & INSIGHTS

Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC Announces Promotion of Denise Calle to Principal Attorney

Washington, D.C. — The principals of Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC (OFW Law) are pleased to announce the promotion of Denise Calle to Principal ...
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Recommended Strategy for Importers on 2025 IEEPA Tariff Refunds

On December 15, 2025, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued a pivotal decision affecting importers seeking refunds of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ...
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President Trump’s Executive Order (EO), “Increasing Medical Marijuana And Cannabidiol Research,” May Benefit The Cannabis Industry, But Alone, Does Not Reschedule Marijuana

Today, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO), Increasing Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research.  While the EO is being widely hailed as a significant advancement ...
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CF‑28/29 Enforcement: What Importers Are Seeing Now on IEEPA and Steel/Aluminum Tariffs

In recent months, there has been a noticeable shift in how U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is handling Requests for Information (CF‑28) and Notices ...
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About Us

OFW Law provides legal, regulatory, and bipartisan government affairs representation to companies, individuals, and trade associations in the agriculture, food, drug, medical device, cannabis, and healthcare industries.