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Supreme Court Clarifies Standing For Lanham Act False Advertising
On March 25, 2014, a unanimous Supreme Court ruled that a manufacturer of components for use in refurbished toner cartridges has standing under Section 43(a) of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a) to sue the maker of…
Association of National Advertiser’s Advertising Law & Public Policy Conference - April 23-24
Join Partner John Villafranco at the Association of National Advertisers' Advertising Law & Public Policy Conference in Washington, DC on April 23-24. Mr. Villafranco's session, entitled "Class Actions and a Collision…
The Hits Keep on Coming: New “Natural” Settlements and Filings
Two more food companies have reached settlements over “natural” claims. In a class action suit against Popchips, Inc., plaintiffs alleged that the maker of Popchips snacks misled consumers by labeling and promoting…
A Win for Keeps for Lance Armstrong?
Shortly after Lance Armstrong admitted to doping during his seven Tour de France wins, a group of plaintiffs filed a class action against both Armstrong and FRS, the maker of over-the-counter energy products. The…
Company Pays $21 Million Over Misleading Performance Claims
At the FTC's request, a federal court has ordered a light bulb manufacturer to pay more than $21 million for misleading consumers by exaggerating the performance of their LED light bulbs. The company advertised that…