On January 12, 2026, New Jersey Governor, Phil Murphy, signed Senate Bill 1042, the Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act, which establishes requirements, prohibitions and programs for regulation of perfluoroalkyl and...more
2/27/2026
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Toxic Chemicals
In a crowded marketplace where label claims often serve as a key point of differentiation, brands frequently push the boundaries of what may or may not be permissible under applicable regulations. This dynamic can create...more
1/30/2026
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Beverage Manufacturers ,
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Food Manufacturers ,
Labeling ,
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Retailers ,
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Unfair Competition
With the Super Bowl coming up, it is important for brands looking to capitalize on football-themed promotions to remember that the terms “Super Bowl” and “Super Sunday” are registered trademarks guarded by the National...more
With the World Cup approaching in June 2026, many brands are beginning to plan marketing campaigns aimed at engaging soccer fans across a global audience. While the term “World Cup” is commonly used in everyday conversation,...more
The New York State Fashion Workers Act (FWA) was signed into law on December 21, 2024, and establishes new responsibilities and requirements for individuals and entities that manage models, as well as the businesses who...more
California has become the first state in the U.S. to legally define “ultra-processed foods” (UPFs) and to begin phasing them out of K-12 schools. Under Assembly Bill 1264 (AB 1264), also known as the Real Food, Healthy Kids...more
12/18/2025
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California ,
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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
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Public Health ,
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School Districts ,
School Lunch Programs ,
USDA ,
Vendors
As privacy regulations continue to evolve in the U.S., states are increasingly requiring businesses to honor universal opt-out signals that communicate a consumer’s data-sharing preferences. Global Privacy Control (GPC) is a...more
12/17/2025
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Targeted Digital Advertising
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has issued an updated alert on elevated lead levels found in multiple ground cinnamon products, raising serious food safety and compliance concerns. Brands, manufacturers and...more