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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Stars, Stripes, and Substantiation: The Boom in "Made in USA" Claims—and Lawsuits

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Red, white, and booming: "Made in USA" advertising is having a moment. Brands across industries are leaning into patriotic themes, tapping into consumer enthusiasm for American-made goods, domestic job creation, and a good...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

FTC Warns Manufacturers and Retailers About Made in USA Claims

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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

Wiley Rein LLP

Wiley Consumer Protection Download (July 15, 2025)

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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

Miller Canfield

Costly Claims: Corporations Confront the Consequences for Improper “Made in the USA” Claims

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The Made in the USA label carries significant marketing weight, especially in today’s political landscape, but it also comes with legal risks. Federal regulators and class action attorneys are scrutinizing origin claims,...more

Perkins Coie

Notable Ruling Roundup - June 2025 #2

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Our notable ruling roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space. John Daly, et al. v. The Wonderful Company, LLC, No. 1:24-cv-01267 (N.D. Ill. – March 3, 2025):...more

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Companies Should Stop and Read the Tea Leaves After Latest False Advertising Verdict

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While we have previously written on Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforcement of “Made in America” claims, a recent jury verdict shows that manufacturers should also be wary of potential consumer claims....more

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Tea Leaves Tell Tales: Jury Awards $2.36 Million for Bigelow's "Manufactured in the USA" Label

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A California jury recently found that R.C. Bigelow, Inc., the well-known manufacturer of Bigelow teas, intentionally or recklessly misled consumers by claiming some of its teabags were “Manufactured in the USA.” The company...more

Venable LLP

Tariffs May Encourage Made in the USA Claims, but You Need to Be Careful

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With tariffs creating an atmosphere where “imported” may soon come to mean “expensive,” American businesses might be tempted to use their advertising and packaging to emphasize the American origin of their product, no matter...more

BakerHostetler

Reading the Tea Leaves: What’s Next for ‘Made in the USA’ Claims?

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A recent jury decision in Banks et al. v. R.C. Bigelow, Inc., et al., Case No. 2:20-cv-06208, in the Central District of California may serve to embolden more consumer class action filings in the Golden State over domestic...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Jury Awards Tea Drinkers $2.36 Million in Made in USA Dispute

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In 2020, plaintiffs filed a class action complaint in California federal court against Bigelow Tea, alleging that the company falsely represents that its teas are made in the United States, when the tea leaves are actually...more

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