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As we noted earlier this month, FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson designated July as “Made in USA” Month. Because Hallmark still hasn’t printed greeting cards to commemorate the month, the FTC celebrated by sending warning...more
On July 8, in the wake of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) designation of July as “Made in the USA” (MUSA) Month, the FTC issued warning letters to four companies suspected of violating the FTC’s Made in USA Labeling Rule...more
In late May 2025, the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network and the European Commission (EC) concluded a joint investigation into online marketplace and e-retailer SHEIN. The result? A strong warning shot: Several of...more
There is nothing new about companies providing platforms for other companies to sell their wares. That is, after all, exactly what supermarkets do, and TV and radio networks have long run ads for other companies. The rise of...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 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
If you lose a case before NAD and NAD recommends that you stop making certain claims, how long do you have to stop making them? Although there’s no clear answer, a recent decision provides some guidance on what NAD expects....more
Class actions alleging deceptive influencer marketing practices are going viral. These new lawsuits, naming both companies and affiliated influencers as defendants, mark the advent of a new era of enforcement in the...more
Two years ago, we posted about a proposed class action lawsuit that accused Old Navy of spamming consumers with emails that included false or misleading information about the duration of sales. For example, the complaint...more
On April 11, 2025, a class-action lawsuit was filed accusing online fashion retailer Revolve Group Inc. of violating the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, the Consumers Legal Remedies Act, the Unfair...more
Email marketers will want to take note of a recent Washington State Supreme Court opinion interpreting what constitutes a subject line that is “false or misleading” under Washington’s Commercial Electronic Mail Act (CEMA)....more
Lasko Products, LLC (“Lasko”) and the Hesung Innovation Corp./DREO Limited (“DREO”) are competitors, both specializing in the fan and heater market. Recently, Lasko filed a Fast-Track SWIFT challenge with the National...more
If you have been following our blogs, it should be no surprise that the Attorneys General remain focused on combatting Organized Retail Crime (ORC) using available state and federal tools. The Attorneys General of...more
The Learned Concierge - Welcome to your monthly legal insights on the trends impacting the Retail, Hospitality, and Food & Beverage Industries....more
RESTAURANTS AND FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS: OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSIDERATIONS HEADING INTO 2024 - From a new employment trend to the advantages and risks of technology to an emerging area of class action litigation to a...more
On April 28, 2023, a panel of judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld a lower court’s dismissal of a lawsuit against Kroger alleging that the company misleadingly labeled spreadable fruit products...more
On January 25, 2021, President Joe Biden issued an Executive Order entitled “Ensuring the Future is Made in America by All of America’s Workers,” which directs a broad review and strengthening of governmental procurement and...more
COVID-19 has resulted in the launch of numerous new products, as well as numerous new claims about existing products. Products can be classified as drugs (including natural health products and hard surface disinfectants) or...more
The cannabidiol (CBD) industry has been on the receiving end of over a half dozen new consumer class actions in recent weeks, which is likely only the beginning for the emerging industry....more
LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - FDA Commissioner Questions Milk Standards Enforcement - At a speaking engagement, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb reportedly expressed that the...more
The Ninth Circuit recently addressed once again the common practice in outlet stores and other retail establishments of juxtaposing the price at which a fashion item is offered for sale with a higher price advertised as a...more
Over the past several years, there has been a rise in class action lawsuits against retailers for allegedly deceptive price comparison advertising. Many of these lawsuits have alleged that retailers advertised “phantom”...more
Considering a Retail Merger? The UK Competition and Markets Authority ("CMA") has published new commentary to inform companies on how it assess retail mergers. ...more
On December 15, 2016, the California Court of Appeals in Los Angeles came to a surprising summary judgment decision in Sajid Veera et al. v. Banana Republic, LLC. The court held that plaintiffs who claimed they were misled...more
Retailers that advertise sale prices in comparison with regular prices in California should ensure that the products were actually offered for sale at those regular prices within the preceding three months, in order to avoid...more