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Wahlburgers I LLC (Wahlburgers ) is facing a New Jersey false advertising lawsuit in Federal Court over claims that its pickles aren’t as fresh as they claim. Grillo’s Pickles, Inc. (Grillo) alleges that Wahlburgers’ pickles are falsely marketed as having all-natural ingredients and no preservatives.  Grillo also contends that the similarities between the two pickle […]

Nestle Healthcare Nutrition, Inc. is facing a class-action lawsuit over claims that its Boost Glucose Control drinks help diabetic consumers manage their blood sugar levels Nestle Healthcare Nutrition, Inc. (Nestle) is facing a class-action lawsuit over claims that its Boost Glucose Control drinks help diabetic consumers manage their blood sugar levels. The case, Owen v. Nestle Healthcare Nutrition, Inc., […]

Post Consumer Brands recently agreed to pay $15 million to resolve allegations it misled consumers… Post Consumer Brands recently agreed to pay $15 million to resolve allegations it misled consumers by using health and nutrition claims to advertise several of its high-sugar cereals. Post is the latest cereal maker to face a costly class-action lawsuit […]

The FTC Recently Announced that Truly Organic, Inc. and its Founder/CEO Maxx Harley Appelman will Pay $1.76 Million Settlement for Deceptive Advertising Organic and eco-friendly products are increasingly popular with consumers. However, businesses that rely on environmental marketing to sell their products and services must have the science to back up their claims. If not, […]

What Can Cannabis Companies Learn from Recent JUUL False Advertising Lawsuits? E-cigarette maker Juul Labs is facing class-action lawsuits across the country, including in New Jersey. Among other claims, the suits allege that the company targeted young people with false advertising that made its Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (EDNS) seem like a healthy alternative to […]

Battle of the Beers – Competitors Facing Off in False Advertising Suit Under the Lanham Act Although the Lanham Act is more commonly known as a trademark statute, businesses can also rely on it pursue claims against competitors for misleading advertising or labeling. MillerCoors, LLC (MillerCoors) recently made headlines when it filed a lawsuit against […]

False advertising continues to be a problem in our society despite a myriad of laws against it. The primary reason for the difficulty rests with the inventive methods advertisers use to skirt the law. A number of methods produce the same results as false advertising, but either avoid violating the letter of the law or […]