The Second Circuit recently held that scientific opinions voiced during debate of unsettled questions generally cannot support false advertising or de
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Consumer Fraud Claim on “All Natural” Beverage Rejected
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One trend we are keeping an eye on here at MassTortDefense is plaintiffs’ aggressive and excessive use of consumer fraud act claims, micro-analyzing e…
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State Committee Misses Opportunity for Class Action Reform
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Readers of MassTortDefense recognize that one of the most challenging jurisdictions for potential class actions defendants is California, given the su…
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House Hearing on Food Marketing to Kids — Seller Beware
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Posted in Articles, Food and Beverage
Two subcommittees of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade and the Subcommittee on Health, h…
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FDA Proposes Regs on Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Ads
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The Food and Drug Administration has proposed to amend its regulations concerning direct-to- consumer (DTC) advertisements of prescription drugs. Spec…
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Device Group Comments on FDA Draft Guidance on Risk Information
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Readers of MassTortDefense know how FDA regulatory treatment of advertising and promotion can impact product liability litigation involving drugs and …
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Senate Panel Holds Hearing on DTC Advertising of Medical Devices
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The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing last week to examine issues related to direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising for medical devi…
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