United States: Consumer Law

The FDA's Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee recently voted to recommend adding six unapproved peptides to the Section 503A affirmative list, despite agency reviewers' concerns about insufficient clinical data. What are the practical implications of these controversial recommendations for compounding pharmacies, healthcare providers, and consumers seeking access to these experimental substances?

Governor Mikie Sherrill has nominated Christopher L. Peterson, a nationally recognized consumer protection scholar and former CFPB senior official, to lead New Jersey's Division of Consumer Affairs. The appointment signals continued robust enforcement of consumer protection laws in one of the nation's most active state agencies. Peterson's extensive background in consumer financial services law and his role in shaping federal consumer protection policy position him as a significant figure in state-level enf

The proliferation of Prop 65 enforcement continues in California. Private enforcers have issued over 2,600 notices of violation to date in 2026, while food, personal care, and apparel companies remain the primary enforcement targets.

California's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment has released draft amendments to Proposition 65 warning regulations that could significantly expand warning requirements for food manufacturers and off-road vehicle parts retailers. The proposed changes include narrowing the "naturally occurring" exemption for chemicals in food products and establishing new industry-specific warning requirements. Businesses subject to Prop 65 have until September 7, 2026, to submit public comments on these potent

The New York City Bar's 25th annual Hot Topics in Advertising & Marketing Law program will examine how advertising law has transformed over the past quarter-century and explore the evolving landscape of industry self-regulation and enforcement priorities. Leading experts from government agencies, self-regulatory bodies, and major law firms will provide critical insights into current federal, state, and local enforcement actions while helping advertisers navigate the legal challenges ahead.

In a world where access to credit is a cornerstone of financial stability, the need for fair and accurate credit reporting is of paramount importance.

The Tenth Circuit's en banc consideration of NAIB v. Weiser has drawn another significant amicus brief, this time from the Center for Responsible Lending and National Consumer Law Center. These consumer advocacy organizations argue that Colorado's interpretation of DIDMCA Section 525 should permit opt-out states to apply their usury laws to loans made by out-of-state banks to in-state borrowers. The brief emphasizes historical state authority over interest rates and challenges modern "rent-a-bank" lending a

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act creates massive statutory damages exposure for companies, leading to widespread litigation abuse. A recent California court decision offers defendants a new weapon against 'opt-out evaders'—plaintiffs who deliberately send confusing unsubscribe requests instead of simple 'STOP' messages to manufacture TCPA violations and collect damages.

A federal court has granted a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of California's SB 343, the "Truth in Recycling law," finding that portions of the statute are likely unconstitutionally vague and that it may infringe on First Amendment free speech rights. The ruling addresses claims by 18 trade associations that the law's restrictions on recyclability labeling could force companies to omit truthful information and potentially reduce recycling rates rather than improve them.