Branding is central to the sale of products and services for many retailers. In a case involving a whiskey bottle dog toy with important findings for retailers and brand protection, the Supreme Court vacated the Ninth Circuit’s rulings on trademark
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Analysis and Insight in Retail Law
The Hunton Retail Law Resource, published by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, focuses on legal issues affecting the retail and consumer products sectors. It covers topics such as regulatory compliance, advertising and marketing law, product labeling standards including "Made in USA" claims, and the impact of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence on advertising and data privacy. The blog also addresses real estate development and land use matters relevant to retail operations, including development impact fees and zoning. Additionally, it discusses labor and employment regulations affecting retail employers, such as noncompete agreements. The resource provides updates on litigation, regulatory enforcement actions, and legislative developments that influence retail businesses and their legal risk management.
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Minnesota Becomes Second State to Pass Sweeping PFAS Ban and Reporting Law Targeting All Products
As published on Hunton’s Nickel Report, in May 2023, Minnesota’s Governor Walz signed into law HF 2310, which bans the sale of certain products containing “intentionally added” per- and- polyfluoroalkyl substances in 2025 and then all products in 2032, and…
Second Circuit Approves Nonconsensual Third-Party Release in Purdue Pharma Case: Where Do Third Party Releases Stand Now?
In an anticipated decision, on May 30, 2023, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued its decision approving a Chapter 11 plan’s inclusion of a nonconsensual release of direct claims against non-debtor third parties.…
FTC Issues Proposed Order Against Home Security Camera Company Ring
As reported on Hunton’s Privacy and Information Security Law Blog, on May 31, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed order against home security camera company Ring LLC for unfair and deceptive acts or practices in violation of Section…
Retailers: What Anticounterfeiting and Antipiracy Strategies Work for You? The PTO Wants to Know
Counterfeit goods continue to become increasingly ubiquitous, presenting a host of issues for both retailers and consumers.…
Keeping it Real (Estate): FTC Secures First Monetary Settlement Against Celebrity Endorsers
On May 22, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced its first monetary settlement with celebrity endorsers for a combined $1.7 million.…
Nine-Figure Verdicts: What is BIPA and Why You Should Care
In 2008, Illinois enacted the Biometric Information Privacy Act to protect individuals’ privacy rights in their biometric information, including retina or iris scans, fingerprint, voiceprint, hand scans, facial geometry, DNA and other unique, identifying biological information.…
What is “Just Fruit”?: Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of False Advertising Suit Against Kroger
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed the dismissal of a putative class action lawsuit brought by a consumer who claimed that The Kroger Company supermarkets falsely advertised its spreadable fruit product containing fruit-based sweeteners as “Just Fruit.”…
FTC Brings Action Against Motocross and ATV Parts Manufacturer for False “Made in USA” Product Claims
The FTC announced a settlement with Cycra, Inc., a manufacturer of motocross and ATV parts, and the company’s owner for falsely claiming their products were made in the USA while importing parts from Asia and Europe.…
FTC puts nearly 700 companies on notice of potential penalties for deceptive health claims
Nearly 700 companies (670 to be exact) are recipients of a letter from the Federal Trade Commission, putting the companies on formal notice that failing to have proper substantiation for health claims (the Substantiation Notice) or engaging in misleading use…