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The regulatory landscape for consumer-packaged goods (CPG) brands is shifting, with artificial food dyes emerging as a central focus of both state and federal scrutiny. Recent actions by the federal and state governments,...more
The Federal Trade Commission was quiet in its role as the Made in USA enforcement authority during the first few months of the Trump administration. But July left little doubt that the current FTC will continue the robust...more
A Northern District of California judge issued a sweeping dismissal of a microplastics class action that would have lowered the bar on the sufficiency of allegations of potential hazards from microplastics....more
Individuals and families across the United States are pursuing lawsuits related to ultra-processed foods (UPFs). In these lawsuits, the plaintiffs allege that ultra-processed food manufacturers deserve to be held accountable...more
California Attorney General Bonta entered into the state's largest California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") settlement to date with a website publisher for $1.55 million....more
The Canadian Competition Bureau (Bureau) recently released the final version of its guidance titled Environmental claims and the Competition Act (Guidelines). The Guidelines follow draft guidance, released in December 2024,...more
Plaintiff Scraps False Ad Suit Claiming Joe Rogan's "Alpha Brain" Deceives Consumers - So long, Alpha Brain false advertising lawsuit—we hardly knew ye. And now that the parties in the lawsuit alleging that controversial...more
On July 1, 2025, FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson designated July as “Made in USA” Month. Chairman Ferguson noted that in a recent poll, 61% of Americans stated that whether a product was “Made in USA” played a factor in their...more
Our notable ruling roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space. Mete Karabas v. TC Heartland LLC, No.1:24-cv-02722-AMD-VMS (E.D.N.Y. – March 11, 2025): The U.S....more
Alawsuit was recently filed in Cook County, Illinois, against Airport Parking Reservations Inc. and Gomez Travel Services Inc., focusing on allegedly deceptive pricing practices on their parking reservation websites. Although...more
We love a good excuse for a reminder about how to substantiate Made in USA Claims, and we get those opportunities annually around the 4th of July. FTC Chair Ferguson apparently also feels the same, so much that yesterday he...more
The Made in the USA label carries significant marketing weight, especially in today’s political landscape, but it also comes with legal risks. Federal regulators and class action attorneys are scrutinizing origin claims,...more
Coterie Baby advertises that its diapers provide “up to 4x more absorbency” and “up to 3x drier skin” compared to “leading brands.” P&G, the maker of Pampers – one of the two leading brands of diapers – challenged this...more
On June 24, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland against Mercury Marketing, LLC, and several affiliated entities and individuals alleging that the...more
The National Advertising Division (NAD) recently delivered a pointed reminder to the athletic gear and consumer products industries: if you want to advertise superior performance, you’d better have the science to back it up....more
In April, the high-stakes world of the NFL Draft took over the airwaves. Millions were made and fumbled away as each round unfolded. Scouting reports were dissected, 40-yard dash times debated, and the patience of each player...more
Class actions targeting prominent brands using influencers to advertise their products on social media are on the rise, accusing brands and their influencers of failing to properly disclose paid endorsements....more
In a lawsuit that will likely be closely watched, Xlear, Inc.—a Utah-based manufacturer of xylitol-based hygiene products—has filed a federal lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and its chairman, Andrew N....more
A recent wave of consumer class action lawsuits is targeting food and beverage makers that use "all natural," "no preservatives," or similar labels on their products. One common group of targeted products are those which...more
All 55 AGs from the states and territories have settled with Purdue Pharma, Inc., and its owners, members of the Sackler family, to resolve allegations related to the company’s role in fueling the opioid crisis....more
Texas AG Ken Paxton announced that General Mills, Inc. has agreed to remove artificial dyes from its products to resolve an investigation into the company’s alleged misrepresentations about the health of its products in...more
The New York legislature recently passed a bill, A.8887-B(Rosenthal)/S.8420-A(Gianaris), that would mandate the conspicuous disclosure of "synthetic performers" in advertisements. A synthetic performer is defined as a...more
Welcome back to the Class Action & MDL Roundup! This edition covers notable class actions from the first quarter of 2025. In this edition, two UK actions fail to clear a low bar, a movie isn’t a video, and spam isn’t...more
The cannabis industry has undergone a rapid transformation over the past decade, spurred by evolving federal and state legislation. Yet, beneath the promise of legalization and medical innovation lies a growing public safety...more
In this episode of "Clearly Conspicuous," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta explores the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) increasing scrutiny of deceptive claims related to artificial intelligence (AI). He outlines...more