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On October 1, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) implemented its unified Human Foods Program (HFP). The Agency established the HFP – which represented the single largest reorganization in FDA’s...more
The Federal Trade Commission recently enacted the Made in USA Labeling Rule and updated its “Complying with the Made in USA Standard” business guidance. Both reinforce the “all or virtually all” standard...more
Last week, the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office released a webinar and business guidance to help companies comply with upcoming regulations on junk fees and negative option contracts. The webinar and guidance cover a...more
Welcome to our new series on Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforcement, where we will provide practical insights into emerging FTC priority areas for consumer protection and data privacy enforcement. Overall, the current FTC...more
Licensed cannabis retailers are popping up all over New York State, making it more convenient for consumers to find a State-sanctioned establishment. But with the proliferation of licensed retailers comes necessary regulatory...more
Recently, we presented on Compliance as a Competitive Advantage at Compliance University by Online Lenders Alliance. We shared a perspective we've developed over 20 years of working with financial services companies: that...more
On today’s episode of Ad Nauseam, Amy and Daniel are back with national treasure, and all-around great person, Lesley Fair, a legal expert, distinguished law professor and former Senior attorney at the Federal Trade...more
In this episode of Regulatory Oversight, we kick off a two-part series on the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Stephen Piepgrass, Michael Yaghi, and Dan Waltz explore the significance of the BBB for businesses, particularly in...more
Functional foods designed to promote relaxation, better sleep, and improved mood have exploded in popularity, and chocolate is increasingly the delivery method of choice. Calming confections featuring ingredients like...more
Over the past few months, securing approval for listing on The Campaign Registry (“TCR”) has become significantly more difficult. Why? Because virtual phone service providers (“service providers”) continue to update internal...more
The California Legislature is moving forward with two bills that would meaningfully reshape the boundaries of consumer legal funding and legal advertising practices in the state. Assembly Bill 931 and Senate Bill 37, while...more
On July 14, 2025, the European Commission (EC) published its guidelines (the Guidelines) on the protection of minors online. These Guidelines, which were initially released for consultation in May 2025, provide direction for...more
The Federal Trade Commission approved Omnicom Group Inc.’s approximately $13.5 billion acquisition of The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG) but with strict conditions designed to prevent anticompetitive coordination...more
Since the start of the year, Canadian consumers and businesses have rallied behind the “Elbows Up!” movement and are looking to “buy Canadian”. Homegrown goods are in high demand, and origin claims like “Made in...more
On 3 July, the CMA issued its draft guidance on the price transparency provisions in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA), and launched a consultation on this draft guidance (to close on 8 September...more
FTC Sends Warning Letters Regarding Potential Noncompliance With “Made in USA” Requirements. On July 8, the FTC sent letters to a flagpole retailer, footwear maker, football equipment company, and personal care products...more
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit on July 2 issued a decision vacating the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) revised Negative Option Rule, which the previous Administration called the “Click to Cancel” Rule....more
On July 10, 2025, the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (“DCP”) announced that it had reached a settlement with DraftKings following a gaming advertising-related investigation. Without admitting fault, DraftKings...more
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
Although the entire Rule has been vacated, businesses offering negative option programs should remain aware of general unfair and deceptive advertising principles and applicable state law requirements. KEY POINTS: On July...more
The “What’s Good for Europe Is Good for Israel” reform came into effect at the beginning of 2025, with considerable. This reform allows importers to import diverse products to Israel in a new standardization track, based on...more
On July 8, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit vacated a rule issued by the FTC that sought to expand the negative option rule to cover modern forms of negative option marketing in media, following challenges...more
Consumer protection in digital markets has become a major public concern in recent years, and the UK is the latest jurisdiction to introduce legislation aimed at enhancing protections online. The Digital Markets, Competition,...more
First introduced in 2007 and ramping up in the last few years, several restrictions have been put in place in the UK to limit the promotion and advertising of food and drink products that are high in fat, sugar or salt...more