Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer

Since the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) published its updated 2023 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising earlier this year, consumer reviews have been f...

https://www.retailconsumerproductslaw.com/2023/12/i-cant-say-what-new-wave-of-class-actions-target-consumer-review-terms-conditions/

In a decision to be applauded by brand owners throughout the country, the Supreme Court clarified the balance between trademark rights and First Amendment interests in its decision in the Jack D...

https://www.retailconsumerproductslaw.com/2023/06/a-win-for-brand-owners-as-jack-daniels-escapes-the-doghouse-in-supreme-court-ruling/

On December 20, 2022, the FTC originally noticed its solicitation for public comments regarding potential updates and changes to the Green Guides (Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing ...

https://www.retailconsumerproductslaw.com/2023/05/green-guides-update-comments-closed-but-the-ftc-wanted-to-hear-more-about-waste/

For months, Jack Daniel’s has had a bone to pick with VIP Products, the manufacturer of a parody dog toy called “Bad Spaniels.” In Jack Daniel’s Properties Inc. v. VIP Products, claims o...

https://www.retailconsumerproductslaw.com/2023/03/jack-daniels-in-the-doghouse-scotus-opines-on-first-amendment-and-trademark-law/

#ICYMI – The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) extended the public comment period on its solicitation for public comments regarding potential updates and changes to the Green Guides (Guide...

https://www.retailconsumerproductslaw.com/2023/02/green-guides-comment-deadline-extended/

Is there a legal, cognizable claim for a consumer who was misled by a movie trailer? Perhaps. In June 2022, two Plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against Universal concerning a movie they streamed title...

https://www.retailconsumerproductslaw.com/2023/01/can-movie-trailers-be-false-advertisements-one-court-says-maybe/

In an expansion designed to bring its advertising review jurisdiction in line with those of international self-regulatory organizations and enforcers, the National Advertising Division (NAD) has ...

https://www.retailconsumerproductslaw.com/2022/09/national-advertising-division-nad-expands-jurisdiction-to-review-of-advertising-portraying-negative-harmful-social-stereotyping-prejudice-or-discrimination/

The news of Elon Musk’s $42-44 billion offer to purchase Twitter, and his apparent cold feet, have spread far and wide. Speculation has swirled that his offer was a politically-motivated stu...

https://www.retailconsumerproductslaw.com/2022/06/does-elon-musk-have-a-point-the-impact-of-bots-on-twitter-revenue/

In the wake murder of George Floyd in 2020 and the demonstrations that followed, brands pledged to support anti-racism and solidarity with the Black community. Some companies professed that they ...

https://www.retailconsumerproductslaw.com/2022/03/nad-makes-clear-that-woke-washing-is-false-advertising/

Tuesday, September 14, 2021 Bureau of Competition and Bureau of Consumer Protection The FTC and Justice Department issued a joint statement detailing antitrust guidance for businesses taking part...

https://www.retailconsumerproductslaw.com/2021/10/ftc-updates-september-2021/