The NCAA announced that it will allow student-athletes throughout the country to profit from their name, image, and likeness (“NIL”) starting on July 1, 2021, which marks a major shift
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FTC Takes Action Against Purported COVID-19 Supplement
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has cracked down on companies purporting to sell products that can alleviate or prevent symptoms of COVID-19. Recently, the FTC
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Animal Rescue Groups May Proceed With Unfair Competition Claims
An update from Jennifer Madaras, one of the firm’s summer associates:
A California federal judge has ruled that two animal rescue groups can proceed with unfair competition claims against numerous
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Feds Continue to Target Companies Marketing COVID-19 Products
Nearly every week it seems as though the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending out a new round of warning letters to companies marketing products and therapies as effectively treating
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National Advertising Division Creates Fast Track Program
In a break from issues relating to the coronavirus, the Better Business Bureau’s National Advertising Division (NAD) has recently instituted a quicker dispute resolution process, called Fast-Track SWIFT, with SWIFT
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FTC Finalizes Sending Refund Checks to Consumers Allegedly Deceived by Subscription Snack Service
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) recently sent out settlement checks to consumers who were allegedly deceived by UrthBox, Inc. (See https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2019/12/ftc-sending-refund-checks-consumers-allegedly-misled-free-trial.) While the settlement, $100,000, and the amount
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Reminder Regarding Cannabis Products
The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a consumer update regarding products containing cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds, including cannabidiol (CBD). Although aimed at consumers, the update contains important
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FDA’s Increased Dietary Supplement Oversight
Yesterday the Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) Commissioner announced a new plan for increased oversight over dietary supplements. In his statement, the Commissioner noted how much the dietary supplement market
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“Chunky” Trademark Belongs to Campbell’s Soup
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) approved Campbell Soup Company’s (“Campbell’s”) application to trademark the word “chunky.” Campbell’s filed an application with the USPTO back in May 2018.
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More Product Labeling Woes
Nothing is as it seems. I previously blogged about the marketing of non-dairy products as “milk” – now it’s meat’s turn. According to a recent article in the Star Tribune,
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