By Lee J. Potter Jr. Any company using an algorithm that utilizes personal data to set prices for consumers in New York state must comply with a new statute: the Algorithmic Pricing Disclosure Act. The Act applies to businesses that
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The Fashion, Retail and Consumer Branded Products blog published by Duane Morris LLP covers legal issues affecting the fashion and retail industries, including intellectual property protection, regulatory compliance, product safety, and consumer protection laws. It addresses topics such as counterfeit goods, digital product licensing, workforce regulations for retail employers, and legislative developments impacting consumer products. The blog also discusses FDA regulations related to cosmetics and emerging legislation affecting product marketing and safety. It serves as a resource for legal updates and practical guidance relevant to businesses operating in fashion, retail, and consumer branded product sectors.
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FDA Launches the TEMPO Pilot for Digital Health Devices
By Duane Morris
By Vicki G. Norton, Ph.d., Frederick R. Ball and Victoria (Tori) Hawekotte The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced the Technology-Enabled Meaningful Patient Outcomes (TEMPO) for Digital Health Devices Pilot, through which FDA would exercise enforcement discretion over participant…
Verifying Luxury Goods with Artificial Intelligence
By Duane Morris
Christiane Schuman Campbell, vice chair of Duane Morris’ Intellectual Property Practice Group and team lead of the Fashion/Retail/Consumer Branded Products industry group, is featured on the CGTN America segment, “Global Business: The Fight Against Fake Luxury.” Watch the segment.
California Digital Storefronts Must Now Explain License Terms of Digital Products
By Duane Morris
A new California law, AB 2426, signed by Governor Gavin Newsome on September 24, 2024, requires any company offering online-only digital goods to California consumers using “buy,” “purchase” or similar terms to clarify whether or not the goods are a…
Taking Inventory of Regulatory Developments for Retail Employers in 2024
While the future of the federal regulatory state is uncertain after the Supreme Court ended Chevron deference in June, retailers ought to give immediate attention to a slew of new regulations affecting their workforce. Chances are, the regulations themselves are…
No Asbestos in Cosmetic Talc Products Says FDA
By Duane Morris
On April 5, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed that its third-party testing of cosmetic talc products for 2023 identified no traces of asbestos in any of the 50 cosmetic samples tested. FDA’s 2023 results, which were reported…
House of Representatives Introduces Ban Water Beads Act
By Duane Morris
By Paul Rosenlund and Steven Perelman On November 21, 2023, Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL), Representative Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) and Representative Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), introduced the Ban Water Beads Act (H.R. 6468) to ban water beads marketed towards children. Water…
How Will The EU’s AI Legislation Influence the Fashion Industry?
By Duane Morris
Europe’s strides in AI legislation have reached a historic milestone as the European Parliament greenlights the AI Act, setting a global precedent for comprehensive regulation in artificial intelligence development and use. This landmark legislation not only shapes the future of…
How Beauty Companies Can Mitigate Risks Associated with AI Technology Use
By Duane Morris
From L’Oreal and Olay to Procter & Gamble and Shiseido, companies across the beauty industry are embracing AI technology with open arms. But what are the risks of incorporating AI technology into business practices, and how can beauty companies protect…
Balancing Innovation and AI Regulations in the Beauty Market
By Duane Morris
Duane Morris’ Agatha Liu was interviewed by Personal Care Insights about the challenges and opportunities beauty companies face while using AI to appeal to younger consumer demographics. Below is an excerpt of the article. How does the competitive landscape of…