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publication October 16, 2024

“AWG Legal Takeaways” – New Column by Rend Al-Mondhiry: State Restrictions on Hemp Heat Up

In our latest “AWG Legal Takeaways” column, published by SupplySide Supplement Journal, Rend Al-Mondhiry examines growing attacks against hemp products by the states and the counteroffensives by industry in the courts.

publication July 10, 2024

“Cool to be KIND: Second Circuit Rejects ‘Expert’ Survey Evidence, Ends Long-Running ‘All Natural’ Class Action” by Jennifer Adams

In a Legal Backgrounder published by Washington Legal Foundation on July 8, 2024, Jennifer Adams writes: “False advertising challenges to “all natural” and similar “natural” claims have been among the most prolific litigation trends for consumer product companies. Currently, there is no legal or regulatory definition of “natural,” and cases have either settled before reaching […]

publication June 12, 2024

“Aggressively Defending the Baseless Class Action” by William Cole and Matthew Orr

Litigators William Cole and Matthew Orr discuss the business of plum financial paydays for plaintiffs’ lawyers and strategies for defending against frivolous, baseless, pursued-in-bad-faith claims in the current issue of Nutrition Industry Executive/VRM Media.

publication May 6, 2024

“Before, During, and After FDA Inspections,” by Evan Phelps

In his article, “Before, During, and After FDA Inspections,” published by the American Health Law Association, Evan Phelps highlights practical tips and best practices for regulated facilities to prepare for inspections.

publication April 26, 2024

“AWG Legal Takeaways” – New Column by Rend Al-Mondhiry on Staying Ahead of Regulatory and Legal Challenges in 2024

In the last of our three-part series in Natural Products Insider highlighting legal issues and bottom-line challenges that impact consumer-facing companies, Rend Al-Mondhiry explains that states are taking the lead in regulating consumer products and their ingredients—requiring increased monitoring—and the FDA is prioritizing its own list for review.

publication March 11, 2024

“ATW Legal Takeaways” — New Column by George Carrera, Jr. on Prioritizing Patents in 2024

In our “ATW Legal Takeaways” column published by Natural Products Insider, George Carrera, Jr. states that patents are an essential component of intellectual property, and an effective strategy should be at the top of a company’s priority list for 2024.

publication February 16, 2024

“ATW Legal Takeaways” — New Column by Ryan Kaiser on Preparing a Trademark Strategy

In the latest “ATW Legal Takeaways” column published by Natural Products Insider, Ryan Kaiser highlights the benefits of a strong, carefully executed trademark strategy.

publication February 6, 2024

ATW Lawyers Predict Class Action Lawsuits Facing CPG Brands in 2024

In an article published by Natural Products Insider, William Cole and Matthew Orr highlight class action threats facing CPG brands in the coming year.

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FTC Issues Proposed Rule and Announces Possible Additional Rulemaking to Deter Deceptive Claims by Multi-Level Marketers

On January 13, 2025, the FTC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for a new Earnings Claim Rule Regarding Multi-Level Marketing (MLM).   In the NPRM, the FTC asserts that “[t]he vast majority of MLM MORE >

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