Worldwide: Consumer Law

Two recent lawsuits claim supplement labels may mislead consumers by highlighting creatine content per serving on the front panel without clearly showing that a serving includes multiple gummies or tablets.

A Pennsylvania moviegoer has filed a class action lawsuit against AMC Theatres, alleging the company engages in deceptive pricing practices by adding mandatory convenience fees late in the online ticket purchase process. The case highlights the growing tension between state-by-state compliance approaches and uniform pricing transparency standards, with potential implications for how companies handle fee disclosures across different jurisdictions.

Pennsylvania is poised to introduce significant changes to its telemarketing compliance requirements that will impact companies making marketing calls and their vendor partners. With states increasingly implementing their own consumer protection standards, businesses must evaluate their calling practices, consent procedures, and vendor oversight strategies. This episode examines what these regulatory developments mean for companies that cannot rely on uniform federal standards alone.

A TCPA class action lawsuit against Hawx Services, LLC demonstrates the lengthy timeline of civil litigation in the Eastern District of California, as the case only recently progressed past the pleadings stage...

When Dreame Technology advertised hair styling products claiming to dry shoulder-length hair in two minutes while showing models with much longer hair, competitor Dyson challenged the messaging at the National Advertising Division. The case explores whether visual imagery in advertising can contradict express claims and whether disclosures can cure potentially misleading impressions created by product demonstrations.

If your company has received a demand letter or complaint alleging that your “All Natural” or “No Artificial Preservatives” labeling is deceptive because your product contains tocopherols, you are not alone. A growing wave of consumer class actions is targeting food, beverage, and pet food companies on this theory — and it shows no signs of slowing down.

State attorneys general across the nation are taking decisive action on multiple fronts, from challenging federal overreach on driver data access and healthcare regulations to prosecuting consumer fraud and environmental violations. This comprehensive weekly roundup reveals how state AGs are wielding their enforcement powers to protect residents' privacy, ensure business compliance, and defend state interests against federal encroachment.

California's Senate is currently considering a bill that would create mandatory heavy metal testing and disclosure rules for protein supplement brands. SB 1033, modeled after the recent AB 899 baby food law, responds to a perception that protein powders, shakes, and bars contain elevated levels of heavy metals.

A New Jersey federal court recently ruled that text messages qualify as "telephone calls" under TCPA Section 227(c)(5), but the decision's reasoning directly contradicts arguments...