Over the past few weeks, we’ve posted about a few cases involving pricing claims, including a post discussing a lawsuit over a grocer’s BOGO offers, a post discussing a lawsuit over major retailer’s frequent sales, and a post discussing an
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New Law Governing Online Platforms And Sellers Takes Effect In June – Are You Ready?
On June 27, 2023, “online marketplaces” (i.e., online selling platforms like Amazon and EBay) will have some brand new obligations. So will many of the third party sellers that operate on these platforms.
That’s because, tucked away on pages 2800-2819
State AGs and Consumer Protection: What We Learned from . . . Connecticut Part I
Our State AG webinar series continues with Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and Chief of the Privacy Consumer Protection Section Michele Lucan. During our webinar, the Connecticut AG’s office described their structure and the tools available to them to enforce
Advertising Lessons from the Survival Industry
My Patriot Supply (or “MPS”) and 4Patriots both make long-term survival food kits and related products. If a natural disaster strikes, if AI-powered bots wreak havoc on humanity, or if you just want to binge-watch your favorite shows and
Two-Faced? Coppertone Case Tests Whether Factually True Claims Are Deceptive
Can claims that are factually true still be deceptive? This is the question before a Connecticut federal court. Last summer, Tonya Akes, a consumer, sued Beiersdorf, Inc., maker of Coppertone sunscreen, alleging that Beiersdorf engaged in deception because it sold
Podcast: FCC Open Meeting Recap: April Part 2
On this episode of Full Spectrum, we continue our coverage of the Federal Communications Commission’s April Open Meeting. Specifically, Partner Chip Yorkgitis will provide an overview of the FCC’s adoption of a Policy Statement addressing spectrum management principles that will
FCC Considering Major Changes to Section 214 Application and Authorization Rules
On April 25, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission “(FCC” or Commission”) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) that foreshadows a potentially radical revision to the regulatory framework governing the provision of international telecommunications services. Such services are regulated under
FTC Attempts End Run to Ban Meta from “Monetizing” Minors’ Data
The FTC took unprecedented action yesterday when it moved to impose what it describes as a “blanket prohibition” preventing the company from monetizing young people’s data. The FTC contends that this prohibition is warranted as a result of repeated violations
Maine Readies Proposed Rule on PFAS in Food Packaging
The Maine Department of the Environment (DEP) plans to propose a long-awaited rule later this year aimed at eliminating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food packaging. The proposed rulemaking was announced to state lawmakers by a DEP representative at
Regulatory Issues When Acquiring U.S. Pump Companies
Partner Eric McClafferty and trade analyst, Wyatt Mince, co-authored the World Pumps Magazine article “Regulatory Issues When Acquiring U.S. Pump Companies.” When a non-U.S. pump company is buying a U.S. pump company, the proposed acquisition may need to be reviewed by the Committee