08
Jul
By Eric Schweibenz
Further to our June 15 post, on July 7, 2009, Chief ALJ Paul J. Luckern issued Order No. 4 in Certain Energy Drink Products (337-TA-678).

According to the Order, ALJ Luckern set September 17, 2010 as the target date for completion of this investigation (which is 15 months after institution of the investigation).  ALJ Luckern further indicated that any final initial determination on violation should be filed no later than May 17, 2010.  In addition, ALJ Luckern noted that the evidentiary hearing in this matter will commence on February 16, 2010.

The Order directs the parties to submit a proposed procedural schedule by no later than July 10, 2009.