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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

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FTC Cracks Down Against False Made in USA Advertisements

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) continues to crack down on companies for falsely advertising that their products are “Made in USA,” as most recently announced in a press release issued on March 30, 2023....more

BakerHostetler

Made in USA, Part Two – How Far Back Do You Have to Look?

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Prior to the new year, we blogged about how the Federal Trade Commission’s (Commission) decision to codify its Made in USA (MUSA) guidance into a rule – and the accompanying threat of civil penalties – makes it all the more...more

Robinson+Cole Health Law Diagnosis

DOJ Enters into $225 Million Settlement with Opioid Manufacturer to Resolve Criminal and Civil Investigations

On June 5, 2019, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a global settlement with Insys Therapeutics (Insys) that preliminarily resolves criminal and civil cases against the opioid manufacturer in a number of jurisdictions....more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

Hefty Fine is a Reminder of FCC’s Purview Over Certain Personal Hygiene and Wellness Devices

Do you manufacture, import, or market personal hygiene and wellness devices sold in drugstores? If so, you may be focused on U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) compliance, but may not have considered the requirements of...more

Holland & Knight LLP

FDA Releases New Enforcement Policy for OTC Sunscreen Drug Products Marketed Without an Approved Application

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In May 2018, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) released a new enforcement policy for over-the-counter (OTC) sunscreen drug products marketed without an approved application. While sunscreens have been commercially...more

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Center for Veterinary Medicine Releases New Guidance

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The center makes no bones about dog and cat food health claims. If you have been down a pet food aisle recently, you may have noticed dog and cat foods that claim to treat various conditions, such as claims to treat...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Advertising Law - January 2015

SPECIAL FOCUS: Fifth Circuit Clarifies the Law on False Advertising Involving “Scientific Debates” - In 2013, the Second Circuit issued an important opinion in Ony, Inc. v. Cornerstone Therapeutics, Inc., a false...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

FTC’s Recent Enforcement Cases for Misleading Recycled Content Claims

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has stepped-up its enforcement initiatives and recently settled two cases with companies that market plastic lumber and related products. FTC alleged that these companies misled consumers in...more

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