As we anxiously await the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) update of the Green Guides, advertisers should keep in mind the various “green” state laws that could affect the production and marketing of certain products. For...more
In today’s environmentally conscious world, green marketing has become a significant trend for businesses aiming to attract eco-minded consumers. Companies often use eco-friendly claims to promote their products and services,...more
While the modalities of advertising may change, advertising’s core tenant of claims substantiation remains an unwavering constant. As such, legal and regulatory professionals in marketing and advertising set their calendars...more
Brands continue to promote sustainable and eco-friendly qualities of their products and services, and regulators are sharpening their enforcement tools in response. Both the United States and European Union took steps in the...more
For the first time since 2012, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) is actively evaluating potential updates to its Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (Green Guides or Guides) to provide clarity...more
The FTC will likely update Green Guides provisions, impacting corporate decision-making in marketing and throughout the value chain. Latham & Watkins is pleased to present a series of Clients Alerts on environmental,...more
Just three months apart, both the US and EU have taken steps to specifically tackle misleading or unsubstantiated “green” claims made by companies to their customers, signaling an increasing focus on greenwashing on both...more
Over the past few years, environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues have moved to the center of American discourse. Late last year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) joined the conversation when it published a Notice...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) voted on December 14 (4-0, with Chair Khan issuing a separate statement) to commence a long-awaited regulatory review of the Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing...more