If you have shopped online lately, odds are you saw products proudly advertising themselves as “Made in the USA.” Maybe it was a flag, a pair of boots, or a kitchen gadget. But how often is that label actually true? According...more
8/27/2025
/ Advertising ,
Corporate Counsel ,
E-Commerce ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Imports ,
Made in the USA ,
Misleading Statements ,
Online Platforms ,
Product Labels ,
Product Packaging ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Sellers ,
Supply Chain ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
Wal-Mart
The Kansas Supreme Court recently delivered another strong endorsement of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), further solidifying its role as a shield for lawful commerce in the firearms industry. In...more
The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) has long been a cornerstone of protection for firearms manufacturers and sellers, shielding them from liability when their products are misused in crimes. But recent...more
Not everything stamped “privileged” is safe from prying eyes. The Pennsylvania Superior Court recently ruled that interview notes compiled by a sorority’s leadership after a tragic incident were not shielded by...more
The number of cases involving so-called “nuclear verdicts” — that is, verdicts with awards of $10 million or more — have risen sharply, and many of those cases concern product liability claims. For large corporations, such...more
In a 4-3 decision, the Iowa Supreme Court issued an opinion that significantly narrowed Iowa’s new statutory asbestos defense – holding the defense only protects asbestos product defendants who did not manufacture or sell the...more
9/14/2022
/ Asbestos ,
Asbestos Litigation ,
Comparative Negligence ,
IA Supreme Court ,
Liability ,
Manufacturers ,
Mesothelioma ,
Reversal ,
Statute of Limitations ,
Third-Party ,
Tort Reform ,
Toxic Exposure