News & Analysis as of

Supply Chain Consumer Protection Laws

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

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

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

Buchalter

A Summer Surge in Proposition 65 Notices of Violation- Bisphenol S (BPS) in Receipts, UPC Stickers and Thermal Labels - Are Your...

Buchalter on

California Proposition 65 (formally the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986) (“Prop. 65”) enforcement is hot—and this time, the spotlight is on Bisphenol S (BPS), a chemical often used in thermal receipt...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

A Tax on Fashion: Can Tariffs Slow Down the Fast Fashion Industry? - The Katten Kattwalk | Issue 29

In the age of the "I want it cheap, and I want it now" consumer mentality, fast fashion brands primarily based in China have established and maintained dominance in the retail market. According to US Customs and Border...more

K&L Gates LLP

Brand Guardians: Effective Strategies Against Cyber Counterfeiting: Part 1

K&L Gates LLP on

In this two-part series, we show not only how to protect your brand from counterfeiting but also how your efforts to do so can simultaneously reduce organised crime, people trafficking, forced labour, toxic health risks and...more

Holland & Knight LLP

California's Microplastics Proposal: Impacts on the Consumer Products Supply Chain: The Proposed Listing of Microplastics Reflects...

Holland & Knight LLP on

California's Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has proposed listing microplastics on its "Candidate Chemicals List" under the Safer Consumer Products (SCP) Program, a regulatory framework designed to reduce toxic...more

Morgan Lewis

'Made in USA' Claims: Compliance Refresher and Best Practices

Morgan Lewis on

With tariffs reshaping the trade landscape and patriotic holidays on the horizon, companies are looking for ways to showcase their US origin, presence, and footprint. But while “Made in USA” claims offer powerful consumer...more

Greenberg Glusker LLP

Sherry Jackman Shares Insights on the Food & Beverage Industry in 2025 with L.A. Times Studios

Greenberg Glusker LLP on

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Partner Sherry Jackman participated in the L.A. Times Studios’ Food & Beverage Industry Roundtable. Sherry was one of three leading food and beverage industry experts to share her...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

The Hidden Impact of Tariffs: Why Brands Must Strengthen Online Enforcement Efforts

In today’s volatile global trade environment, tariffs have become a double-edged sword for brands. Intended to protect domestic industries, tariffs often lead to unintended consequences that pose significant challenges for...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Tariff Turbulence: Legal Risks Rising as Counterfeits and Dupes Surge

Fenwick & West LLP on

Recent tariff increases are not only disrupting beauty brands’ supply chains and pricing strategies—they're also amplifying legal risks associated with counterfeit and "dupe" products. As authentic goods become costlier,...more

Venable LLP

Subscription Sellers Take Note: New Tariffs Could Hit You Hard and Require You to Notify Customers

Venable LLP on

Every company will be impacted by the new import tariffs, as they increase manufacturing costs. However, companies selling on an autorenewal basis could disproportionately feel the impact and should proceed with caution...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Amazon Hit With Greenwashing Lawsuit

Last week, consumers in four states filed a proposed class action against Amazon, accusing the company of greenwashing by misleading consumers about the sustainability of the company’s Amazon Basics line of paper products....more

K&L Gates LLP

Retail Competition and Fair Trading, Cost of Living Measures, Unfair Contract Terms, Mergers: ACCC Releases Its 2025-26 Compliance...

K&L Gates LLP on

In Brief - Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb has just announced the ACCC’s Compliance and Enforcement priorities for 2025-2026....more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Say Goodbye to the Red Dye: Legal Implications Following the FDA’s Recent Ban

Husch Blackwell LLP on

On January 16, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a significant regulatory change by revoking the authorization for use of Red Dye No. 3 in food (including dietary supplements) and ingested drugs. As...more

McGuireWoods LLP

State Attorneys General Poised to Crack Down On Price Gouging Amid Market Pressure

McGuireWoods LLP on

This past Thursday, New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a warning to businesses against price gouging for eggs and poultry. The current bird flu outbreak began in March 2024 but has become a topic of increasing...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Defense Insights As PFAS Consumer Product Claims Rise

If the first two waves of PFAS litigation focused on impacts to natural resources—namely groundwater—and personal injury claims alleging exposure to PFAS, the third wave of PFAS litigation has certainly arrived. Originally...more

Butler Snow LLP

A New Look at an Old Hot Topic: The Internet of Things

Butler Snow LLP on

In 1999, computer scientist Kevin Ashton coined the term “the Internet of Things” (“IoT”) in order to put a name to his idea of using RFID chips to track items as they moved throughout a supply chain. “Though there is no...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

[Ongoing Program] Coloring Inside the Lines – Mining Your (Compliant) Competitive Advantage in Advertising & Marketing - January...

McDermott Will & Schulte on

Steer Clear! Consumer Protection Landmines That Will Tank Your Business in 2022 - As consumer facing companies go head to head in an increasingly competitive marketplace, the risks of doing business are higher than ever...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

[Ongoing Program] The Reinvigorated Reach of the FTC – Preparing For & Understanding Chairwoman Lina Khan’s Agenda - January 18th,...

McDermott Will & Schulte on

Steer Clear! Consumer Protection Landmines That Will Tank Your Business in 2022 - As consumer facing companies go head to head in an increasingly competitive marketplace, the risks of doing business are higher than ever...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

[Ongoing Program] Reading the Privacy Tea Leaves – How to Prepare for the Unexpected - January 11th, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm EST

McDermott Will & Schulte on

Steer Clear! Consumer Protection Landmines That Will Tank Your Business in 2022 - As consumer facing companies go head to head in an increasingly competitive marketplace, the risks of doing business are higher than ever...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

[Ongoing Program] The Broken Chain – Navigating Supply Chain Issues & Avoiding Consumer Protection Pitfalls - January 4th, 12:00...

McDermott Will & Schulte on

Steer Clear! Consumer Protection Landmines That Will Tank Your Business in 2022 - As consumer facing companies go head to head in an increasingly competitive marketplace, the risks of doing business are higher than ever...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Upheaval in the Aviation Sector: Challenges for the Biden Administration

Holland & Knight LLP on

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a particularly pronounced effect on the aviation sector. Passenger carriers have grounded their aircraft and slashed their schedules, cargo carriers scrambled to maintain healthcare and other...more

Jones Day

Labor Trafficking in Corporate Supply Chains—Summer 2020 Update

Jones Day on

Courts and legislatures both in the United States and abroad continue to prioritize the eradication of labor trafficking in corporate supply chains. Labor trafficking litigation in the United States remains widespread and...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

False Advertising: Changing Your Business To Meet Market Needs During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on

From severe shortages in medical masks and ventilation equipment worldwide to the curious “toilet paper desert” in America,  COVID-19 is creating temporary and long-term disruptions in the availability of both highly...more

Hogan Lovells

Doing Business in the UK: Consumer Sector 2020

Hogan Lovells on

The UK’s consumer sector has shown resilience against the backdrop of challenging political and economic conditions. Consumers in the UK remain willing to spend; however, the way in which they do so is changing, with...more

K2 Integrity

Deterring the Counterfeits: Finding an Antidote for Global Businesses

K2 Integrity on

When thinking of counterfeit products, minds may wander to a person on the street selling near-authentic looking bags, sunglasses, and watches, for a fraction of the price of what would be paid at a store. But what if there...more

30 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 2

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide