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Class Action Sustainability Advertising

A class action is a type of legal action where a representative individual or group of individuals can bring a claim on behalf of a larger group or class who share a common legal interest.
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

NAD Reviews Green Claims in Battle Between Bottled and Boxed Water

The International Bottled Water Association (or ​“IBWA”) challenged over 50 express and implied claims by Boxed Water is Better (or ​“BWIB”), suggesting that boxed water is better for the environment. Yesterday, we looked at...more

ArentFox Schiff

Going Green? Lessons From Lululemon’s Defense of a ‘Greenwashing’ Class Action

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For the last several years, consumer class actions targeting “greenwashing” have become increasingly common. In 2024, Lululemon Athletica Inc. and Lululemon USA Inc. were on the receiving end of such a lawsuit, but they...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 12th Annual Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Cosmetics and Personal Care Products - March 27th - 28th, New York,...

Attend ACI’s 12th Annual Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Cosmetics and Personal Care Products to stay ahead of the latest environmental and sustainability developments impacting cosmetics and personal care products...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] Advanced Summit on Food Law & Regulation - October 4th - 5th, Mississauga, ON, Canada

Hosted by Canadian Institute, the Inaugural Advanced Summit on Food Law & Regulation Canada takes place on October 4-5, 2023, at the Mississauga Convention Center in Mississauga, Ontario....more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Lizama et al. v. H&M: A Lesson in Artful Crafting of Green Claims

Two plaintiffs learned the hard way that not all environmental marketing claims are treated the same. A federal judge in Missouri recently dismissed a proposed class action by the shoppers against H&M over the company’s...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 11th Legal, Regulatory & Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements - June 28th - 29th, New York, NY

ACI and CRN are excited to welcome you back to New York City this Spring for the 11th Legal, Regulatory & Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements. Since last year, there have been numerous important developments...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Dressed to kill: Greenwashing litigation continues to challenge fashion retailers' sustainability claims

Fashion retailers remain a top target of greenwashing lawsuits. Retailers are under scrutiny for their sustainability representations (discussed in our earlier legal alerts here) and are being targeted by class action...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Out of Vogue: Greenwashing litigation on the rise for fashion retailers

As consumer interest in climate change and sustainability continues to evolve, an increase in “greenwashing” claims directed towards fashion retailers has generated a series of headline-grabbing lawsuits. Over the last year,...more

ArentFox Schiff

Green and Bear it: Class Action Alleges "Greenwashing" By Fast Fashion Company

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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

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Environmental Marketing Claims – It’s Not Easy Being Green

It’s April, which means it’s time for Earth Day. But for so many consumers, sustainability is top of mind all year. Consumers are constantly seeking out products and services that they can feel good about using and...more

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