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NASCAR Sued Over Unsolicited Text Messages
Earlier this week, a California plaintiff filed a class action lawsuit against NASCAR alleging that the company violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (the "TCPA") by sending unsolicited text messages. The…
Third Circuit Indicates Judicial Disenchantment With Consumer Survey Evidence
On August 4, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit rendered its unanimous decision in Pernod Ricard USA, LLC v. Bacardi USA, Inc., holding that a consumer survey need not be considered when a label…
NAD Increases Filing Fees for Appeals
Effective today, the NAD has increased its filing fees for appeals and cross-appeals at the National Advertising Review Board to $12,000. This is the first increase in NARB filing fees since 2007. According to the…
Black & Decker Agrees to Pay $960,000 CPSC Penalty
Today the Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC") announced that Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. has agreed to pay a $960,000 civil penalty to settle allegations that the company failed to report safety issues with its…
Legislation Passed by Congress in One Day Provides Some Relief from the CPSIA Lead Limits
Who says the Federal Government is in a state of gridlock? While all eyes were focused yesterday on the vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on the debt ceiling deal, the House and Senate both passed a bipartisan…