Chanel recently opposed Simb DOO’s “5” mark, which Simb applied to register for use with cosmetics in the European Union.
Chanel argued that the marks were too similar and would cause confusion among cosmetic consumers....more
The FTC’s Warning Letters -
Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent eight companies warning letters regarding their warranty practices, alerting them that certain restrictive warranty language may violate...more
Social media has revolutionized the ways in which brands target and market to consumers and the value of successful social media pages has become increasingly recognized, resulting in disputes over the ownership of these...more
On May 15, BIC USA Inc. was hit with a proposed class action in California federal court concerning allegations that some of its razors contain per- and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS), sometimes referred to as “forever...more
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been a major issue across industries including cosmetics and personal care products, furniture, clothing, and food and beverages.
PFAS, commonly referred to as “forever...more
On May 1, the California Supreme Court granted Gilead Science Inc.’s request to review a California appellate court’s holding that the pharmaceutical manufacturer must defend against negligence claims stemming from its...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has published a notice of proposed rulemaking seeking public comments on potential improvements to the Energy Labeling Rule.
The Energy Labeling Rule, designed to aid consumers in...more
On August 16, 2022, US Congress enacted Reese’s Law, which aims to protect children from ingestion hazards associated with certain lithium batteries found in consumer electronics. The law stems from the death of 18-month-old...more
3/5/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Class Action ,
CLRA ,
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) ,
Corporate Transparency Act ,
Data Privacy ,
Enforcement ,
False Advertising ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Endorsement Guidelines ,
Greenwashing ,
Hidden Fees ,
Invasion of Privacy ,
Labeling ,
Lithium Batteries ,
Machine Learning ,
Made in the USA ,
Marketing ,
Misleading Statements ,
PFAS ,
Proposition 65 ,
Recycling ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Self-Certification ,
Subscription Services ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wiretapping
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a new rule aimed at eliminating certain "hidden" and "junk" fee practices. The FTC said that these fees, which may be undisclosed until late in the transaction process, are...more
10/23/2023
/ Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Enforcement ,
False Advertising ,
FCC ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fees ,
Hidden Fees ,
Hotels ,
HUD ,
Penalties ,
Permanent Bans ,
Proposed Rules ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Service Charges
As we enter the final quarter of 2023, the ArentFox Schiff Hospitality Industry group has identified several opportunities and challenges that could impact the hospitality industry, including issues related to artificial...more
California state legislators have joined the arena in the fight relating to advertised rates in the hotel industry and beyond. If the recent legislation is signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, the law will have significant...more
On August 18, 2023, Travelers United, a traveler advocacy organization, filed a class-action lawsuit against Hyatt Hotels Corporation and its affiliates, accusing Hyatt of falsely advertising hotel room rates and cheating...more
On November 3, 2022, two consumers filed a putative class action complaint against a fast fashion company, claiming that the apparel company’s “Conscious Choice” clothing line deceived consumers into buying products labeled...more
After leading the nation in banning plastic bags, California recently enacted sweeping legislation that requires a reduction in the amount of plastic produced and used in the state. The law is the first of its kind. ...more
The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office has ordered Kanye West’s Yeezy brand to pay $950,000 to settle a class action lawsuit claiming that the brand’s delayed shipping, and lack of notice thereof, is a violation of...more
11/19/2021
/ Attorney's Fees ,
California ,
Civil Monetary Penalty ,
Class Action ,
False Advertising ,
Injunctive Relief ,
Refunds ,
Restitution ,
Settlement Agreements ,
Shipping ,
Unfair Competition
Mattress manufacturer, Resident Home LLC and its owner, Ran Reske, will pay $750,000 to settle Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charges over alleged misrepresentations that its mattresses were made from 100% USA-made materials...more
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on October 13, 2021, warned 700 major consumer products companies and national advertisers that any future violations of the FTC’s endorsement and testimonial guidance could result in...more
A federal district court recently found that a large diet and wellness company likely violated California’s Automatic Renewal Law by failing to send consumers confirmation emails that included specific instructions about how...more
Rapper and actor Ice Cube sued the online trading platform Robinhood alleging false association, misappropriation of publicity rights, and unfair competition based on Robinhood’s use of Ice Cube’s image and a paraphrased...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a $1.2 million fine against glue manufacturing company, Chemence, Inc. for violating a 2016 consent order requiring the company to qualify its “Made in USA” claims in its promotional...more
Major changes to copyright law were shepherded in through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, the highly publicized pandemic relief bill passed on December 27, 2020.
Amongst these changes was the enactment of the...more
Folgers Coffee Co., and its parent company, J.M. Smucker, were sued in federal court for allegedly inflating the number of servings contained in certain canisters of Folgers’ ground coffee.
After doing the math, a consumer...more
In March 2020, photographer Michael Barret Boesen filed suit against the owner of sports news website, LongIslandTennisMagazine.com claiming that the website infringed on his copyrights by embedding an Instagram post...more
In September 2018, a consumer filed a putative class action in California against Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.
The consumer alleged that the company is participating in deceptive business practices by marketing,...more
According to the United Nations, 127 countries have passed regulations on single-use plastic bags in an effort to incentivize consumers to use reusable bags when shopping.
The scope of these regulations varies from country...more
10/20/2020
/ Africa ,
Asia ,
Australia ,
Austria ,
Belgium ,
Canada ,
Chile ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Finland ,
France ,
Germany ,
Italy ,
Latin America ,
Netherlands ,
New Zealand ,
NY Supreme Court ,
Plastic Bag Bans ,
Spain ,
Sweden ,
United Nations