United States: Consumer Law

Commercial email marketing presents significant legal challenges under federal and state regulations. Understanding the Federal CAN-SPAM Act's requirements for truthful headers, opt-out mechanisms, and proper identification, alongside state-specific laws like California's Section 17529.5, is essential for organizations seeking to minimize litigation risks while maintaining effective marketing campaigns.

The plastics industry faces mounting pressure from evolving regulations, litigation risks, and public scrutiny over environmental impacts and product labeling. Legal challenges range from environmental violations and pollution claims to consumer protection allegations regarding misleading sustainability claims and product composition disclosures. As new claims emerge daily, stakeholders must navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape that threatens both financial resources and consumer trust.

Retailers are rapidly expanding their use of biometric technologies—from facial recognition for loss prevention to palm-based payments—raising critical questions about privacy, data ownership, and regulatory compliance. As state laws diverge on how security versus marketing uses are treated, the distinction between these applications is becoming one of the most important lines for retailers to navigate.

A California federal court dismissed a class action lawsuit challenging Carnation Breakfast Essentials' labeling, ruling that emphasizing protein content while disclosing sugar levels on the Nutrition Facts panel does not...

Duane Morris Takeaway: The rise of class action litigation has fundamentally transformed the modern legal landscape, and we are proud to announce the publication of the Insurance Class Action Review – 2026...

California Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra to be the inaugural Secretary of a new cabinet-level agency that he created last year — the Business and Consumer Services Agency...

The FDIC has issued FIL-14-2026 rescinding its guidance governing the re-presentment of the same transaction after raising questions about the Biden Administration’s prior guidance.

On May 1, the CFPB finalized a substantially revised Section 1071 rule, which implements the small business lending data collection and reporting requirements under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA)...

Colorado House Bill 26-1210 is a piece of consumer and worker protection legislation passed by the Colorado General Assembly during the 2026 regular session.