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Just What the Doctor Ordered: NAD Clarifies When a Doctor Endorsement Is a Puff vs. a Claim

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We love endorsement cases, and we love puffery cases. NAD recently gave us two in one, looking at a claim for TheraBreath mouthwash made by the brand’s founder, Dr. Harold Katz: “It’s a better mouthwash....more

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NAD Holds Puffery Analysis Depends on Material Connection Disclosure

Church & Dwight ran ads for TheraBreath Mouthwash that featured a dentist in a white lab coat identifying him as Dr. Harold Katz. In some of the ads, Dr. Katz holds the product and states: ​“It’s a better mouthwash. I...more

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“Forever Chemicals:” PFAS Litigation Expands In the Consumer Class Action Space

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There’s no doubt that waterproof and oil-proof materials serve a wide range of valuable purposes—for everything from raincoats and yoga pants, to fast food wrappers, to cosmetics and dental floss. ...more

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Eighth Circuit reverses dismissal of putative class claims on ground that puffery does not apply to allegations of concealment

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Takeaway: The Eastern District of Missouri granted General Motors’ motion to dismiss a putative class action alleging deceptive omission of oil consumption problems with certain GMC and Chevy trucks, agreeing that the...more

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AD-ttorneys@law - June 2022

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Plaintiffs’ bar goes after Ricola for promoting inactive ingredients - Please Ignore This Section if You Are Easily Annoyed - Let’s unpack, for just a moment, one of the most oft-cited television commercials of all...more

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