The Federal Trade Commission approved Omnicom Group Inc.’s approximately $13.5 billion acquisition of The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG) but with strict conditions designed to prevent anticompetitive coordination in
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Anthropic and Meta Win Major, but Limited, AI Copyright Lawsuits
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Recently, major technology companies, Anthropic and Meta each secured landmark victories in separate copyright lawsuits. The companies had been sued by authors and their publishers, regarding claims that these companies’ …
Continue Reading Anthropic and Meta Win Major, but Limited, AI Copyright LawsuitsInfluencer Aesthetic Dispute Resolves by Voluntarily Dismissal
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What has become known as the “Sad Beige Lawsuit” ended on May 28, 2025, when influencer Sydney Nicole Gifford (“Gifford”) voluntarily dismissed all claims against fellow influencer Alyssa Sheil (“Sheil”)…
Continue Reading Influencer Aesthetic Dispute Resolves by Voluntarily DismissalAfter Competitor’s Challenge, NAD Recommends DREO’s Discontinuance of Claims of Being the No. 1 Fan and Heater Brand
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Lasko Products, LLC (“Lasko”) and the Hesung Innovation Corp./DREO Limited (“DREO”) are competitors, both specializing in the fan and heater market. Recently, Lasko filed a Fast-Track SWIFT challenge with the…
Continue Reading After Competitor’s Challenge, NAD Recommends DREO’s Discontinuance of Claims of Being the No. 1 Fan and Heater BrandHEALTHY OR NOT? THE FDA’S NEW RULE REDEFINES WHAT “HEALTHY” MEANS ON FOOD LABELS
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The FDA recently issued a final rule, which updates the definition for the implied nutrient content claim “healthy.” The definition change aims for “healthy” to be consistent with current nutrition…
Continue Reading HEALTHY OR NOT? THE FDA’S NEW RULE REDEFINES WHAT “HEALTHY” MEANS ON FOOD LABELSINFLUENCER SUING OVER AESTHETIC AND BRAND IDENTITY
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Recently, influencer, Sydney Gifford is suing fellow, influencer, Alyssa Sheil, claiming misappropriation – this claim exceeds imitation, instead Gifford argues that Sheil appropriated her entire look, including her atheistic and…
Continue Reading INFLUENCER SUING OVER AESTHETIC AND BRAND IDENTITYMinnesota Attorney General Takes Action Against Businesses that Market Nicotine Products to Minors
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Billions of dollars are spent each year on tobacco marketing expenditures. With the increasing use of e-cigarette products, businesses may feel tempted to expand their marketing to other audiences, including…
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