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The Latest Celebrity Lawsuits in the CBD and Cannabis Space
Two recent actions involving sellers and marketers of cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabis prove the “wellness” industry is not always so chill.
Clint Eastwood Sues CBD Companies over False Endorsements
In the first action, Clint Eastwood filed two lawsuits in federal…
A Not-So-American Style: Williams-Sonoma to pay $1M to FTC Over Deceptive “Made in USA” Claims
The FTC recently approved a final consent order against home product and kitchen ware company, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Under the order (available here), Williams-Sonoma is required to pay $1 million to the FTC in connection with charges that it made…
New Florida Law Gives College Athletes Right to Profit from their Name, Image and Likeness
By Jason Gordon & Erika Auger
Last month, Florida Governor Ran DeSantis signed a new bill into law allowing college athletes to be paid for use of their names, images and likenesses. The new law is set to take effect on July 1, 2021 with the…
Reese Witherspoon and her fashion line Draper James face a privacy class action and breach of contract over ‘free dress’ giveaway
Hollywood movie star Reese Witherspoon and her clothing line, Draper James, LLC, have found themselves the subjects of a public relations debacle, and now, a class action after running a promotion for teachers that has gone horribly wrong.
To read…
Self-Serve TikTok for Small Businesses, Too
In the wake of COVID-19, businesses of all sizes continue to take stock of their spending practices, losses, ongoing threats, and opportunities for revival and growth. Investment in marketing is ripe for such an evaluation, including advertising mix, production expenses,…
The Fyre Festival Storm Continues: Kendall Jenner Settles Over Social Post
For those following the fallout from the Fyre Festival, the drama continues. Last week, model and influencer Kendall Jenner settled a bankruptcy lawsuit for $90,000 relating to her promotion of the Festival.
To refresh your memory, Fyre Festival was planned…
ANA Trust Consortium release “Data Sources for Media: A Buyer’s Guide”
Advertisers spend a tremendous amount of money on third-party data to influence media buying decisions. Third-party data can come from many different sources, and multiple methodologies can be used in its collection, structuring, and marketing. This often makes it difficult…
LA Sues Seller of “Must-Have” Radish Paste that Falsely Claims to Prevent COVID-19
Last week, the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office filed a civil lawsuit against KNature Co., Inc. d/b/a Insan Healing, Inc. (Insan), a Los Angeles-based herbal remedy retailer, for attempting to pass off an untested radish paste as an immune-boosting, “must-have…
The FTC Sends Additional Rounds of Warning Letters Over Health and Earnings Claims Related to Coronavirus
By Jason Gordon & Erika Auger
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced it has issued twenty-one additional warning letters to marketers throughout the United States for making unsubstantiated claims that their products and therapies can treat or prevent coronavirus (COVID-19). Relatedly, the following day, the FTC…