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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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