Topic
Product Labeling
132 published works
Inside Class Actions
A Closer Look: The Importance of Expert Testimony for “Reasonable Consumer” Claims
Companies in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and other industries continue to face litigation regarding their products’ labeling, including as to whether certain representations on labels are deceptive or misleading. In…
Food Litigation News
Notable Ruling Roundup
By David T. Biderman, Tommy Tobin
Our notable ruling roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space. Nancy McCoy v. Nestlé USA, Inc., No.…
Food Litigation News
Notable Ruling Roundup
By David T. Biderman, Tommy Tobin
Our notable ruling roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space. Anne de Lacour, et al. v. Colgate-Palmolive…
Inside Class Actions
SDNY Court Denies Class Certification in Suit Challenging Robitussin “Max Strength” Labels
By Amy Heath
A court in the Southern District of New York recently denied plaintiffs’ motion for class certification on adequacy grounds in a suit challenging the labeling of “Maximum Strength” Robitussin cough…
Drug & Device Law
Guest Post – Another Potentially Bubbly Battle Over Hydrogen Peroxide Fizzles Out
Today's guest post is by Amy McVeigh and Jessica Farmer, who are partners at Holland & Knight. They comment on the demise of another purported class action against a manufacturer…
The Daily Intake
USDA FSIS Final Rule for Voluntary “Product of the USA” Claims
On March 11, 2024, at the National Farmers Union Annual Convention, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the final rule to align the voluntary "Product of USA"…
The Daily Intake
USDA FSIS Final Rule for Voluntary “Product of the USA” Claims
On March 11, 2024, at the National Farmers Union Annual Convention, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the final rule to align the voluntary “Product of USA”…
Inside Global Tech
FCC Planning to Move Forward with Voluntary IoT Labeling Program
By Matthew DelNero, Jennifer Johnson
On March 14, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) is expected to approve a Report and Order (“R&O”) that would create a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program for Internet of Things (“IoT”)…
Hunton Retail Law Resource
FTC Announces $2 Million Penalty Against Tractor Maker for False “Made in USA” Product Claims
By Phyllis H. Marcus, Nicholas Drews
On January 26, 2024, the FTC announced that it had entered into an agreement with tractor maker Kubota North America Corporation, settling allegations that Kubota falsely labeled some of its…
One-Stop Shop
FTC Issues Largest Fine in Made in USA Enforcement — but Seeks to Collect Much Less
On Dec. 6, the Federal Trade Commission issued a proposed order against ExotoUSA LLC and its owner to resolve allegations that they improperly marketed products online using unqualified Made in…