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Best Practices for Materiality Surveys in False or Deceptive Advertising Cases

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This article provides an overview of materiality’s important role in false and deceptive advertising law, centered around the role of consumer surveys. It explains the legal requirements for materiality under different...more

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Let’s Just Be Friends: When “-Friendly” is More Than Mere Puffery

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“Kid-friendly.” “Reef-friendly.” “Earth-friendly.” “Pet-friendly.” There’s no shortage of products that are marketed as being “-friendly.” There’s also no shortage of litigation that accuses products of not being as...more

Hinch Newman LLP

Ad Agency Liability and the FTC

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Advertising agencies are potentially liable to the Federal Trade Commission for deceptive acts or practices, along with their clients. The FTC will consider numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the extent to...more

Holland & Knight LLP

What Is "Natural?"

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When it comes to consumer class action litigation, what type of evidence is required to show that labeling nutrition bars as "all natural" violates false advertising and consumer protection laws? According to the plaintiffs...more

White and Williams LLP

After Reaching Last-Minute Deal, Massachusetts House and Senate Pass Retail and Online Sports Betting Bill

On Monday, August 1, 2022, the Massachusetts House and Senate reached a last-minute deal to legalize retail and online sports betting throughout the state. The bill, which Governor Charlie Baker is expected to sign in the...more

Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC

Recent Decision Adds Additional Risk For Pennsylvania-based Businesses; Pennsylvania’s Consumer Protection Law Widens

It’s never been a better time to shop, work or spend leisure time at home – the internet and television are flooded with advertisements for amazing products with the ability to improve our lives and make things easier....more

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

MarkIt to Market® - October 2019: Zero Stars: FTC Settles with Skincare Company Over Fake Online Reviews

Until recently, Texas skincare company Sunday Riley was one of the shining stars of the lucrative cosmetics market – its products were featured at high-end retailers such as Sephora and Nordstrom, high-profile influencers and...more

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