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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…
“Natural” Class Action Against Dietary Supplements
Compared to conventional foods, which have been barraged with class action suits over “natural” claims, dietary supplements have not been hard hit. Late last month, however, a plaintiff filed suit against Hammer…
Audio Conference Event: Tips for Reducing Class Action Litigation Risk following Regulatory Enforcement
The number of consumer class actions filed following regulatory enforcement by the FTC, FDA, or NAD have skyrocketed in recent years. Consumer products companies – particularly food, dietary supplement, and cosmetic…
In A Culture Of Instant Gratification, Court Tosses Class Action Regarding Availability of Certain Product Features
On January 29, a California federal judge tossed a putative class action claiming the makers of video game blockbuster “Grand Theft Auto V” misled gamers by marketing online features that weren’t immediately ready,…
New ADA Lawsuit Could Lead to Requirements for all Retailers
Last year, we posted that Department of Justice will soon address the applicability of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) to private retailers offering goods and services to the public online. This month,…