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Product Labeling
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Class Action Countermeasures
Week in Review: Lots of Action in “Natural” Product-Labeling Class Litigation
This week we take a look at a couple major recent decisions in product-labeling class actions, as well as a close call the Supreme Court will not be deciding this…
Hunton Retail Law Resource
Consumer Protection in Retail: Weekly Roundup (Private Action)
By Phyllis H. Marcus, Andrew W. Eklund
This week, a number of consumer actions made headlines that affect the retail industry. Continue reading for our weekly roundup.
Marler Blog
Needle Tenderized Steaks Now Come With Warnings
By Bill Marler
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS), starting May 17th meat processors are required to disclose on labels whether meat has been through the commonly…
Franchising & Distribution Law Blog
Proposition 65: A California law with expanding potential effects on companies far outside of the Golden State
Although it was enacted almost 20 years ago, California’s Proposition 65 is continuing to expand and affect the operations of new companies with its far-reaching legal requirements. It is increasingly…
DuetsBlog
When Can You Show Real Fruit on a Package?
By Steve Baird®
The short answer is, when it's not false or misleading about the product inside the package. This past weekend, my daughter and I found ourselves in Costco, picking up some…
All About Advertising Law
NAD Sure Don’t Like Those Christmas Cookies Babe
Well not exactly. They do not care for Indonesia Butter-Flavored Cookies labeled as Danish Butter Cookies. But it gave us an opportunity to share one of our favorite country Christmas…
The Trademark Blog
NY Class Action Against ‘Over-sized’ Bottles of TIDE Detergent and Bleach
Lead plaintiff in class action purchased the 92 fluid ounce and 138 fluid ounce bottles of TIDE PLUS BLEACH. The opaque bottles were 'over-sized' and did not accurately reflect…
Consumer Class Defense Blog
Upcoming Webinar: Peeling Back the Label – A Look at Product Labeling Litigation in 2015
By Jay Connolly, Kristine Argentine, Joe Orzano, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
On Wednesday, October 21 at 12:00 p.m. Central, Jay W. Connolly, Joseph J. Orzano and Kristine Argentine will present Seyfarth’s third installment of our 2015 Class Action Webinar Series. The…
Consumer Class Defense Blog
California To Loosen Its Restrictions on “Made in USA” Labeling
By Jay Connolly, Aaron Belzer, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
On September 1, 2015, California enacted Senate Bill 633 (“SB 633”), loosening the state’s restrictions on “Made in USA” labeling. Under existing law, codified at Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code…
Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer
How Much Cucumber is in My Eye Cream? Why In-House Counsel for Cosmetics Companies Should Care
Perusing the labels at your typical cosmetics counter or pharmacy aisle can feel akin to reading the menu of options for a smoothie bar. “Antioxidants,” “Aloe,” “Vitamin C,” “Almond extract,”…