On January 3, 2023, an Illinois state court entered a preliminary approval order for a settlement of nearly $300,000 in a class action lawsuit against Whole Foods for claims that the company violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.
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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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FTC Brings Action Against Pyrex Glass Manufacturer for “Made in USA” Products Imported From China
The FTC announced an enforcement action against Instant Brands LLC, manufacturer of Pyrex-brand products, for allegedly marketing certain glass measuring cups as “Made in USA” and “American as Apple Pie” while importing those products from China.…
Top Posts of 2022
As we kick off a new year, the Hunton Andrews Kurth Retail Law Resource team would like to provide you with a rundown of the top posts we shared throughout 2022.…
First Circuit Holds Local Delivery Drivers Are Subject to the FAA
In a significant win for employers operating businesses utilizing delivery drivers, on November 29, 2022, the First Circuit Court of Appeals held in Immediato v. Postmates, Inc. that couriers completing local, intrastate deliveries were not exempt from the Federal Arbitration…
FTC Revises Longstanding “Dietary Supplement Guide” to Cover all Health Products
The FTC has just announced a release of updated “Health Products Compliance Guidance” to help advertisers ensure that claims about the benefits and safety of health-related products are truthful, not misleading, and supported by science.…
FTC Issues Green Guides Questionnaire
As we recently reported, the FTC voted to issue a notice in the Federal Register seeking input on updating its Green Guides. The FTC’s notice seeks input on a number of areas addressed by the current Guides, which last were…
FTC Set to Review Green Guides
The FTC announced that it will hold an open meeting on December 14 during which the agency will vote to publish a Federal Register notice commencing a regulatory review of the Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green…
Google, iHeartMedia Pay $9.4 Million to Settle FTC and State Allegations of Deceptive Endorsements
The FTC and Attorneys General from seven states announced settlements with Google and iHeartMedia for disseminating thousands of allegedly deceptive endorsements, with the two companies being required to pay $9.4 million in state-levied penalties.…
Class Action Lawsuits Continue Targeting Companies For Tracking Users’ Website Activity
Plaintiff’s firms continue to file variations of state law wiretapping lawsuits over “session replay” software and “live chat” or “chatbot” applications in various jurisdictions. These filings typically allege that companies use such software tools to record users’ interactions with a…
Absorbing and Reacting to the SEC’s New Clawback Rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on October 26, 2022, adopted new executive compensation “clawback” rules, thus fulfilling its 2010 mandate under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Dodd-Frank”). The purpose of this alert is to…