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
Katten ESG Guidepost is a monthly publication highlighting the latest news, legal and regulatory developments involving environmental, social and governance matters....more
4/29/2024
/ China ,
Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Social Responsibility ,
Corporate Transparency Act ,
Cybersecurity ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
False Advertising ,
Greenwashing ,
International Data Transfers ,
Nike ,
SCOTUS ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Sustainability
One of the worst-kept secrets among the plaintiffs’ bar is that claims like “pure” and “natural” on consumer-product labels can lead to class-action claims. Two recent court decisions denying motions to dismiss underscore the...more
Advertisers wishing to emphasize their environmental progressiveness often assert that their products or processes are "carbon neutral." This is meant to convey that there are no net emissions of carbon associated with the...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is ramping up enforcement of deceptive advertising with formal notices to new industries, to companies using influencers and by harking back to notices it released more than 50 years ago....more
Kattison Avenue examines the latest topics in advertising law affecting today's advertisers, advertising and promotions agencies, technology developers, content producers and entertainment companies.
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On October 13, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) put more than 700 US companies on notice not to deceive consumers by, among other things, falsely claiming an endorsement by a third party, misrepresenting that an endorser is...more
The Katten Kattwalk discusses legal issues in the fashion industry affecting the trademarks, patents and copyrights associated with companies, brands and products.
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6/8/2018
/ Advertising ,
Class Action ,
Corporate Branding ,
False Advertising ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Health Claims ,
Issue Preclusion ,
Product Labels ,
Product Packaging ,
Self-Certification ,
Slogans ,
Trademark Registration ,
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ,
Trademarks
Key Takeaways -
- The US Supreme Court created a uniform test for standing for false advertising claims under Section 43(a) of the Lanham Act, resolving a three-way circuit split.
- The new standing test...more