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Lawrence W. Gallick On Toth V. Everly Well, Inc.

On September 25, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued its decision in Toth v. Everly Well, Inc. Socially Aware spoke to Lawrence Gallick (of counsel in Morrison Foerster’s Austin office) about the case...more

Alston & Bird

Class Action & MDL Roundup 2024 Q2 – We Are Administratively Feasible

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Welcome back to the Class Action & MDL Roundup! This edition covers notable class actions from the second quarter of 2024. In this edition, there can be only one claim form for many, broiler chickens are coming home to...more

Venable LLP

[Webinar] Top 5 Challenged Advertising Claims in 2024 and How to Defend Them - October 17th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

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Interested in learning about the advertising claims that plaintiffs are challenging the most? Join Venable attorneys in Part 2 of their series "Why Can They Say That But I Can't?" Claudia Lewis, Shahin Rothermel, and Ari...more

Hinch Newman LLP

What Digital Marketers and Influencers Need to Know About the FTC Final Rule Banning Fake Consumer Reviews and Testimonials

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As previously blogged about here, following notices of proposed rulemaking in 2022 and 2023, on August 22, 2024 the Federal Trade Commission finalized a rule that will impose monetary civil penalties false and misleading...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (October 2, 2024)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

A Cheat Sheet from the National Advertising Division Conference 2024

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​​​​​​​Earlier this week we met up in lower Manhattan with friends, colleagues and many news faces at the 2024 National Advertising Division (“NAD”) conference. As always, it was great to see and hear from experienced...more

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FTC Commissioner Claims Agency Creates Favorable Precedent Through Venue Selection

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During the dog days of August, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) brought two complaints against auto companies involving alleged deceptive and discriminatory price advertising....more

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FTC Publishes New Rule Banning Fake Reviews and Testimonials

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On August 14, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule banning fake reviews and testimonials. The rule follows a notice and comment process that began in November 2022, and covers a wide range of...more

Bennett Jones LLP

A Report on Quebec Consumer Class Actions

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On March 5, 2019, the Superior Court of Québec authorized (i.e., certified) a class action against the operators of various hotel booking websites. The plaintiff alleged that the defendants violated various provisions of...more

Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP

CarShield’s $10 Million Lesson: A Tale Of Deceptive Advertising

I was recently in the potential market for an extended car warranty. After a bit of research, I contacted CarShield to explore my options. I spoke with a representative who heartily congratulated me on qualifying for one of...more

Perkins Coie

Notable Ruling Roundup - August 2024

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Our notable ruling roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space. Montiquento Corbett, et al. v. Pharmacare U.S., Inc., No. 3:21-cv-00137-JES-AHG (E.D. Cal. –...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Vehicle Services Company CarShield Settles Complaint with FTC

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CarShield, a company that sells vehicle service contracts (VSCs), will pay $10 million to settle FTC allegations that its advertisements and telemarketing pitches deceived consumers, the agency announced on July 31....more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Bots and False Advertising

In 2015, plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against Ashley Madison, alleging that the company had surreptitiously employed an ​“army of fembots” to lure unsuspecting men into cheating on their spouses. (You can read our coverage of...more

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“Science-Washing” in the Beauty Industry: Marketing Do’s & Don’ts

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“Science-washing,” or inaccurately using scientific terms in product marketing to encourage consumption, has become not only a consumer protection issue, but a threat to the reputation and long-term success of brands....more

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FTC Issues Guides for Made in USA Claims

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In early July the Staff of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued new guidance on how to approach Made in USA claims. The agency says the new guidance will help businesses comply with its “all or virtually all” standard,...more

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[Podcast] AD Nauseam: Product Demonstrations: Does It Really Work That Way?

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On today’s episode of Ad Nauseam, Amy and Daniel talk about the use of demonstrations in ads and how they have been considered by the FTC and NAD....more

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Notable Ruling Roundup - July 2024 #2

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Our notable ruling roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space. Candice Bradby v. Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc., No. 1:23-cv-00522-LKG (D. Md. – April 12, 2024): The...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Exploring Best Practices for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Advertising - Katten Kattwalk | Issue 27

As artificial intelligence (AI), in particular generative AI, continues to develop at a rapid pace, the fashion industry is exploring how marketing campaigns can leverage this technology — but companies using AI to boost...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Stay ADvised: 2024, Issue 12

Teslas are everywhere these days, including for a while longer at the courthouse defending a class action lawsuit that will proceed for now. Plaintiffs' allegations that Tesla misled consumers about the self-driving features...more

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Barilla's Pasta Under Fire: Class Action Certified Based on Misleading Label Intimating “Italian” Origin

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On May 28, 2024, Chief Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu, of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, certified a class of consumers in an action against Barilla Foods....more

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NAD Considers the Meaning of ​“Ultimate” Claims

Reckitt Benckiser advertises that its Finish Powerball Ultimate Dishwasher Tablets provide the ​“ultimate clean,” even in the ​“toughest conditions,” and even when you ​“skip the rinse.” In my house, the pre-rinse cycle runs...more

Hinch Newman LLP

When a Company Can be Liable to the FTC for Participating with Another Company in Misconduct

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The FTC has initiated a number of investigations and enforcement actions in recent years holding companies responsible for consumer injury caused by others or in which they directly participated in the misconduct. For...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Federal Trade Commission Strikes Against “Crafted in America” Language

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As previously reported by Home Textiles Today, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a “record civil penalty” of $3.175 million against a retailer who failed to tell the truth about whether the products it sells...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Kattison Avenue | Issue 12 - Spring 2024

We're thrilled to present a special Spring edition of Kattison Avenue, which delves into highlights and takeaways from the recent Katten-hosted Association of National Advertisers (ANA) 1-Day Conference in our New York...more

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Event in Review: Why Can They Say That, but I Can’t? How to Challenge Your Competitors’ Advertising While Avoiding Being Targeted

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Losing market share to a competitor touting its superiority makes your job harder and is frustrating, particularly when those claims are unsubstantiated or deceptive. You may want to counter your competitor’s claims with...more

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