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PFAS “forever chemical” cases: allegations dependent on testing must plausibly support theory of liability

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Takeaway: We have written about false advertising cases alleging that consumer products are contaminated with some sort of harmful substance. See, e.g., Federal court dismisses false advertising claims, ruling that studies...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

FTC Warns Manufacturers and Retailers About Made in USA Claims

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

Troutman Pepper Locke

Label With Care: FTC Intensifies Focus on Misleading “Made in USA” Claims

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On July 8, in the wake of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) designation of July as “Made in the USA” (MUSA) Month, the FTC issued warning letters to four companies suspected of violating the FTC’s Made in USA Labeling Rule...more

Buchalter

Proposition 65 Warning Regulations Revised, Including Widely-Used Short-Form Warning

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California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (“OEHHA”) has revised the regulations on “Safe Harbor” warning language effective January 1, 2025. While a business is not required to use these Safe Harbor...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Effective January 1, 2023, Numerous States Begin to Impose Notification Requirements and Prohibitions on Products Containing...

Multiple states have enacted laws that impose prohibitions or notification obligations on the commercial distribution of PFAS-containing products, with requirements under the laws of three states (California, Maine and New...more

WilmerHale

FTC’s Second Open Commission Meeting Continues to Highlight Competition Agenda

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On July 21, 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or “Commission”) held its second Open Commission Meeting. There were three items on the agenda: (1) whether or not to rescind a 1995 policy statement on prior approval and...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Seeking to Stop Deceptive ‘MADE IN USA’ Claims, the FTC Takes Action Against Brandnex

On January 25, 2021, President Joe Biden issued an Executive Order entitled “Ensuring the Future is Made in America by All of America’s Workers,” which directs a broad review and strengthening of governmental procurement and...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

FDA Eases Enforcement to Help Make More Ventilators Available

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA”) issued Guidance[1] on March 22, 2020 to continue its efforts to maintain an adequate supply of devices to treat patients who develop respiratory failure or respiratory...more

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