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“Puerto Rico’s Favorite Pasta” Is Not NARB’s “Favorite” Claim Without Substantiation
The National Advertising Review Board (“NARB”) recently upheld an NAD decision regarding Goya Foods, Inc.’s claim, “ La Pasta Favorita de Puerto Rico ” or “Puerto Rico’s Favorite Pasta,” finding that the claim was not…
ABA In-House Institute
Partner John Villafranco, co-chair Samantha Knox, Associate General Counsel, Competition and Regulatory, Facebook, and the Honorable Christine S. Wilson, Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission, will be speaking at…
Ad Law Access Podcast: Cause Marketing - Commercial Co-Ventures: What You Need to Know Before Getting Started
Consumers increasingly want to feel good about their buying decisions and like-minded companies often look for ways to communicate how they align with consumers in the marketplace through "cause marketing."…
The First Circuit Reinstates False Advertising Class Action Challenging “Hazelnut Crème” Coffee
Imagine you are perusing the coffee aisle in the grocery store and see a product described as “freshly ground,” “100% Arabica Coffee,” “Hazelnut Crème,” “Medium Bodied,” and “Rich, Nutty Flavor.” Would you think that…
Stringent Automatic Renewal Law Set to Go Into Effect in VT
On July 1, 2019, a new law governing automatic renewals will go into effect in Vermont. Although the law includes two provisions that are more stringent than those found in other state laws, the Vermont law is more…