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Class Action Alleges Lululemon Engages in Greenwashing
Last week, a Florida consumer filed a putative class action against Lululemon, alleging that the company’s “Be Planet” campaign “goes too far by creating the general, express, and implied impression in consumers’…
Court Sides with Tea Drinkers in Made in USA Dispute
In 2020, plaintiffs filed a class action complaint in California federal court against Bigelow Tea, alleging that the company falsely represents that its teas are made in the United States, when the teas are actually…
Court Considers Vodka Influencers’ Posts
Two men – we’ll call them Mario and Alin – purchased Blue Ice Vodka based, in part, on social media posts in which various influencers suggested that the vodka was a “healthy product” that can help with personal…
FTC Sends Warning Letters Over Warranty Practices
The FTC is focused on ensuring that consumers have options when it comes to repairing products. Two years ago, we summarized an FTC workshop, report, Policy Statement, and three settlements on this issue. Last week,…
FTC Updates Made in the USA Guidance
Last week, the FTC released an updated version of its Complying with the Made in USA Standard business guide. The heart of the guidance remains the same: if you expressly or implicitly state that a product is Made in…