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Xlear v. FTC: Utah Company Files Challenge to Long-standing FTC Substantiation Requirements Post-Loper

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In a lawsuit that will likely be closely watched, Xlear, Inc.—a Utah-based manufacturer of xylitol-based hygiene products—has filed a federal lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and its chairman, Andrew N....more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

NAD Decision Addresses Torture Tests

Rascals advertises that the Hydrolock Core in its diapers ​“holds up to 25 x its weight” and ​“absorbs 15 x its weight.” P&G thought that claim was full of crap and filed a challenge before the NAD, arguing that Rascals...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

NAD Considers Whether ​“Best Practices” are Really the Best Practices

The Certified Angus Beef organization (or ​“CAB”) is a nonprofit organization that certifies high-quality Angus beef. CAB encourages beef producers to participate in the Beef Quality Assurance (or ​“BQA”) program, claiming...more

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NAD Rejects Substantiation for "SolaWave Advanced Skin Care Wand" in Monitoring Decision

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The National Advertising Division (“NAD”) issued a new decision with helpful guidance for advertisers making performance claims about skincare products. NAD’s review of advertiser SolaWave’s substantiation for a wide range of...more

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Ad Agency Liability and the FTC

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Advertising agencies are potentially liable to the Federal Trade Commission for deceptive acts or practices, along with their clients. The FTC will consider numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the extent to...more

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Washington Court of Appeals Upholds Multi-Million Dollar Fine for 5-Hour Energy Advertising Claims

On March 18, 2019, the Washington Court of Appeals upheld a trial court’s decision that three advertising campaigns for 5-Hour Energy® made by Living Essentials, LLP and Innovative Ventures, LLP (collectively, Living...more

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