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publication December 22, 2023

Heads Up: Colorado and New York Hemp Product Regulations by Rend Al-Mondhiry

The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment has filed proposed Hemp Product and Safe Harbor Hemp Product Regulations that implement Senate Bill 23-271 and, among other things, update and add new definitions establishing hemp product THC thresholds, create “safe harbor” hemp product registration requirements, add new enforcement provisions, and modify testing, labeling, and packaging […]

publication November 7, 2023

“Promising Science and Shared Values Don’t Mean There’s a Place for Psychedelics in the Supplement Industry” by Rend Al-Mondhiry

In a bylined article published by Natural Products Insider on Nov. 7, Rend Al-Mondhiry writes: “the allure of psychedelics appears to make them a perfect fit for the dietary supplements industry — promising nature-based remedies with seemingly limitless potential to improve our mind, body and spirit. But is there a role for our industry? And […]

publication October 5, 2023

“So, You Received a Demand Letter” by William Cole and Matthew Orr

“So You Received a Demand Letter,” by William Cole and Matthew Orr, Natural Products Insider, October/November 2023.

publication September 18, 2023

“ATW Legal Takeaways” – New Column by Lauren Aronson on Revised FTC Endorsement Guides and Proposed Rule Regarding Consumer Reviews and Testimonials

In the latest “ATW Legal Takeaways” column published by Natural Products Insider, Lauren Aronson writes: “FTC is continuing to focus on endorsements — particularly consumer reviews — and is interested in increasing its ability to obtain significant monetary penalties.

publication July 7, 2023

“Oregon High Court Ruling on Materiality in Consumer-Deception Cases Creates New Risks for Advertisers” by Jennifer Adams

“Oregon High Court Ruling on Materiality in Consumer-Deception Cases Creates New Risks for Advertisers” by Jennifer Adams, Washington Legal Foundation, June 2023.

publication June 30, 2023

“ATW Legal Takeaways” – New Column by Karmina Fefferman: CBD State Regulation is Constantly Developing Patchwork of Laws

“CBD State Regulation is Constantly Developing Patchwork of Laws” by Karmina Fefferman, Natural Products Insider, June 2023.

publication May 30, 2023

“Cosmetic Companies Face Increasingly Challenging Web of Chemical Bans and Reporting Obligations” — Cosmetics Design USA

“Cosmetic Companies Face Increasingly Challenging Web of Chemical Bans and Reporting Obligations,” by Angela Diesch, Cosmetics Design USA, May 2023.

publication March 24, 2023

“Taking the Stress Out of Claims in the US,” by Jennifer Adams and Ivan Wasserman

“Taking the Stress Out of Claims in the US,” by Jennifer Adams and Ivan Wasserman, Nutiani Innovation Hub, March 2023.

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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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