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The Latest Trends in Consumer Products & Retail
The One-Stop Shop blog, published by McGuireWoods LLP, covers a range of legal topics including consumer arbitration agreements, data privacy regulations such as the California Consumer Privacy Act, and enforcement actions related to product labeling like "Made in USA" claims. It also addresses regulatory developments in areas like FDA inspections of foreign manufacturing facilities and enforcement trends under the False Claims Act. The blog provides updates and analysis relevant to businesses navigating compliance, regulatory enforcement, and litigation risks across various industries.
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Failing to Comply With the Slew of New Data Privacy Laws Can Be Costly to Companies
Over the past few years, many state legislatures have focused on data privacy and security. California, Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Utah and Virginia have already passed comprehensive data privacy laws. Many other states have introduced bills that are likely to become…
A Primer on Mass Arbitration
In response to a wave of Supreme Court decisions affirming the enforceability of class action waivers in arbitration agreements, plaintiffs’ firms began using the arbitration agreement’s language (and/or the arbitration provider’s rules) requiring that the entity pay virtually all the…
The Price Isn’t Right?
In recent months, retailers have faced increased pressure from litigation related to their sales practices. While there is overlap, sales practices litigation can fall into four different buckets: pricing, data collection, auto-renewal, and “free” lawsuits. This post focuses on trends…
U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies Salary Basis Requirement for Executive Exemption – Maybe?
On February 23, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. v. Hewitt, that even highly compensated individuals are subject to the overtime requirements of the FLSA unless they are paid on a…
FTC MUSA Labeling Rule Enforcement
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its Made in USA Labeling Rule on August 13, 2021 (the “Rule”), which has led to significantly increased enforcement in the area. Since then, the FTC has taken actions to enforce the Rule against…
Supply Chain and Logistics 101 for Retailers and Consumer Brands
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the supply chain crisis has evolved into a contentious issue that has captured the attention of both consumers and retail businesses. Specifically, there has been a significant emphasis on challenges related to international…
Event Replay: Food and Product Labeling and Sale Practices Litigation and Regulatory Update – March Radness Edition
In case you missed our March 23 webinar on regulatory and litigation developments facing the product manufacturing, food and beverage, and retail industries, a recording of the webinar and a copy of the presentation materials are now available.
If…