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Advertising and Privacy Law Workshop: Charlotte Edition
Please join us on May 1 in Charlotte for a half-day workshop covering the latest advertising and privacy law developments. This interactive event will provide an update on crucial consumer protection issues, deliver…
Eggs-aggeration: Goop Settles With California District Attorneys Over Misleading Health Claims
The California Food, Drug, and Medical Device Task Force announced a settlement this week with Goop, the lifestyle brand founded by Gwyneth Paltrow, which we’ve written about here and here . The complaint alleges that…
All That Glitters Is Not Gold: FTC Updates Jewelry Guides
The FTC recently finalized updates to its Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries, which provide the FTC’s interpretation of the jewelry marketing rules found in 16 C.F.R. §23. The FTC hosted a…
Seller Beware When Using Third-Party Services to Manage Returns
The Wall Street Journal recently published an article discussing a growing practice among retailers who use third-party services to identify fraudulent returns. These services will inform retailers when they think a…
Michaels Stores Inc. Agrees to Pay $1.5 Million CPSC Civil Penalty
Last week, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced that Michaels Stores Inc. has agreed to pay $1.5 million in civil penalties to settle allegations that Michaels failed to file a timely report about a safety…