The FTC this week has primarily focused on consumer protection, announcing successful efforts against companies who failed to protect consumers from illegal telemarketing calls and hackers. The agency’s efforts build on a series of actions focusing on consumer privacy and
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EPA Continues to Push Toward Regulation of PFAS By Proposing Two More New Rules Under RCRA
On January 31, 2024, EPA Administrator Michael Regan signed two proposed rules related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and corrective action authority under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). These rulemakings follow from a 2021 announcement covered in…
FTC Updates (January 22 – January 29, 2024)
The FTC continues to make strides at the start of the new year. The FTC and the Justice Department met with world leaders in the competition space and announced numerous updates to their procedures demonstrating the government’s commitment to remaining…
New Bill Could Mean Higher Penalties for Failure to Report Safety Concerns
FTC Updates (January 1 – January 19, 2024)
As we enter 2024, the FTC is pushing forward on all fronts. The Bureau of Consumer Protection announced both settlements and actions, especially related to telemarketing and robocalls, as well as automotive industry junk fees and illegal uses of consumer…
Understanding MoCRA with Rachel Raphael
Click here to listen to Rachel Raphael share her insights on the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) with Allison Stevenson, co-chair of the National Association of Women Lawyer’s (NAWL) Advocacy committee, on Episode 67 of the NAWL Podcast.
Meshach Rhoades to speak on “State Action: Complying with a New Environment of Packaging and Chemical Laws.”
On February 27, Meshach Rhoades will speak at the Consumer Brands CPG Legal Forum on the panel, “State Action: Complying with a New Environment of Packaging and Chemical Laws.” This discussion will explore packaging proposals centered on recyclability and chemical…
What’s In and What’s Out? Cosmetic Companies Face Ingredient Compliance Conundrum
For many years, personal care companies have used a wide variety of ingredients that are now under scrutiny. Recently, Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have received increased attention. Once intentionally added to products, several state laws ban or modify the…
Recall Litigation Report: END OF YEAR RECAP (2023)
A steady stream of class action lawsuits involving recalled products continued throughout the year.…
What Brands Need To Know About Consumer Reviews In 2024
Crowell & Moring’s Holly Melton, Roy Abernathy, and Helen Ogunyanwo discuss what brands need to know about consumer reviews, testimonials, and endorsements in 2024. Read more in Law360: Link to Full Article