Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP | USA | 30 Jan 2015
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) order that found POM Wonderful's advertising to be misleading for…
Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP | USA | 29 Apr 2011
A Georgia-based poultry farm has reportedly appealed a federal court ruling dismissing libel, slander and product disparagement claims against CBS, which apparently aired a segment on its "60 Minutes" program in 2003 about alleged terrorist money laundering involving dead chickens.
Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP | USA | 17 Sep 2010
POM Wonderful LLC has filed a complaint for declaratory relief in a D.C. federal court against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), alleging that it (i) exceeded its authority in requiring Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pre-approval of health-related claims on food products, that is, those claims stating that a product treats, mitigates or prevents disease, and substantiation of......
Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP | USA | 13 Aug 2010
The National Consumers League has filed a consumer fraud action in a Washington, D.C. court against Nestlé HealthCare Nutrition, Inc., alleging that the company falsely advertises its BOOST Kid Essentials® drinks as products that can strengthen children’s immune systems and aid their digestive systems.