On Wednesday, the FDA issued guidance on the use of the phrase “evaporated cane juice” in order to “enhance consumers’ ability to make informed choices among sweeteners by promoting accurate and consistent labeling.” In an opinion that will have far-reaching
FTC aims to modernize warranty requirements
The FTC has recently proposed amendments to the Disclosure Rule and Pre-Sale Availability Rule it issued under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, the federal law governing warranties on consumer products. These amendments come in response to the E-Warranty Act of 2015
Update: OEHHA issues revised Prop 65 warning regulations
On May 16, OEHHA issued its fifth iteration of the revised Proposition 65 warning regulations. As these changes largely seek to clarify existing language in the proposed regulations since the prior revision in March, we have a pretty good idea
Southern District of California rejects medical sling class bid
Sometimes, although it seems like not very often, California courts do find that consumer fraud cases are not appropriate for class certification. Take, for example, the decision that came down last week out of the Southern District of California.
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DC Consumer Protection Procedures Act claims worth less than previously thought
Washington, DC’s Consumer Protection Procedures Act allows plaintiffs to recover “treble damages, or $1,500 per violation, whichever is greater” for a broad range of trade related violations, including false advertising, breach of warranty, and false representations regarding repairs. Because