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State Watch: Consumer Protection Enforcement Update - June 2025: Hot AG Summer kicks off with California's largest-ever CCPA...

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California Attorney General Bonta entered into the state's largest California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") settlement to date with a website publisher for $1.55 million....more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Climate and Carbon Litigation Trends

Litigation involving climate-related claims and initiatives remains a source of exposure for companies across all sectors. As the Trump administration reshuffles federal priorities, we expect that consumer litigation and...more

Beveridge & Diamond PC

Litigation Targeting Plastics Manufacturers

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As we continue to see a rise in litigation related to plastic pollution, plastic manufacturers must remain prepared and should carefully follow the different kinds of claims to see which ones are ultimately more successful....more

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PFAS and Microplastics Litigation: The Latest Front of ESG Lawsuits

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A growing awareness of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and the pervasiveness of microplastics have led to an uptick in litigation by private plaintiffs, nongovernmental organizations, and state attorneys...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

NY Court Stalls JBS Greenwashing Suit

In 2023, NAD reviewed claims that JBS had made about its goal ​“to be net zero by 2040.” NAD determined that although the company had taken steps to reach the goal, those steps weren’t enough to support the claim. In 2024,...more

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New York Court Dismisses Suit Against JBS but Allows Attorney General to File Amended Complaint

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Environmental claims are a powerful tool for companies to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and connect with values-driven consumers. However, these claims are facing increased legal scrutiny, as governments and...more

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New York Attorney General Sues Beef Processing Company In “Greenwashing” Complaint Alleging The Company Publicized Unrealistic...

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On February 28, 2024, the New York Attorney General filed suit against one of the world’s largest beef processing companies (the “Company”), alleging that the Company engaged in deceptive business practices and false...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

New York AG Sues Top Beef Producer for Alleged False “Net-Zero” Claims and Deceptive Trade Practices

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New York Attorney General (AG) Letitia James is suing JBS USA Food Company and JBS USA Food Company Holdings under New York’s consumer protection laws for allegedly attempting to boost consumer sales by making sustainability...more

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New York Attorney General Sues JBS for its Climate Claims

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New York State Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against beef producer JBS in state court. The allegations center around JBS’s allegedly misleading marketing claims related to its commitment to reduce climate...more

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AD-ttorneys@law - August 2022 #2

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FCC Slams American Scammers for 8 Billion Robocalls - With too many calls to document, carriers are ordered to pull the switch on traffic - One Robo to Call Them All - What sort of activity earns a court order, a public...more

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