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Updates on advertising law and privacy law trends, issues, and developments

California Bans PFAS “Forever Chemicals” in Clothing, Textiles, and Cosmetics

California joined the growing list of states to ban products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) when, on September 29th, Governor Newsom signed into law legislation prohibiting the so-called…

Fashion Sustainability Claims Can’t Shake Scrutiny

With Earth Day in April, it’s not a surprise that sustainability claims in the clothing industry have been in the limelight this spring. Actions in both the U.S. and overseas are a reminder to fashion retailers of the…

2021 Will Bring Expanded Protections for Publicity and Privacy Rights Under New York Law

Earlier this month, New York’s governor, Andrew Cuomo, signed a bill[1] that makes significant amendments to New York’s Civil Rights Law, which codifies rights of publicity and privacy in the State. In addition to…

Earth Day 2020: Fashion Brands Continue Focus on Green Marketing

To celebrate the 50 th Anniversary of Earth Day this week, we look at the increasingly pressing topic of green marketing in the fashion industry. Recent studies have shown that environmentally conscious consumers…

Eggs-aggeration: Goop Settles With California District Attorneys Over Misleading Health Claims

The California Food, Drug, and Medical Device Task Force announced a settlement this week with Goop, the lifestyle brand founded by Gwyneth Paltrow, which we’ve written about here and here . The complaint alleges that…