California SB 82 — a bill that seeks to end “infinite” arbitration clauses and limit the scope of consumer arbitration agreements to the “use, payment, or provision of the good, service, money, or credit provided by that consumer use agreement” — was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 6, 2025. SB 82
Consumer Products
FDA to Expand Unannounced Inspections of Foreign Facilities — Manufacturers, Research Firms Should Prepare
Posted in Consumer Products, Product Labeling
- Increased Frequency: The FDA will increase the frequency of unannounced inspections at foreign facilities.
State Attorneys General Poised to Crack Down On Price Gouging Amid Market Pressure
By Alex J. Brackett, Erin Ashwell & Kevin Frankel on
Posted in Consumer Products, Pricing
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a warning to businesses against price gouging for eggs and poultry. The current bird flu outbreak began in March 2024 but has become a topic of increasing concern for consumers and businesses in the new year after more than 13 million hens — necessary to the success of…
Food and Consumer Product Litigation and Regulatory Update: Webinar Replay
By McGuireWoods LLP on
Posted in Consumer Products, Product Labeling
McGuireWoods’ Oct. 30 webinar covered recent regulatory and litigation developments facing the product manufacturing, food and beverage, and retail industries.
For more details, visit our website event page.
Greenwashing Trends in Labeling Litigation and Legislation
By Sean Walsh, Trent Taylor & McGuireWoods LLP on
Posted in California, Consumer Products
Labeling litigation in the food and beverage space remains vigorous, especially in California. To avoid becoming a party to such litigation, participants in the manufacturing and sale of consumer products must take care to ensure that their labeling and marketing of products is accurate and is not misleading as prohibited by various consumer protection statutes. A recent opinion in a pending California action highlights the increase in “greenwashing” litigation – where plaintiffs claim that labels and marketing materials misrepresent the environmentally sustainable practices associated with a product.Continue Reading Greenwashing Trends in Labeling Litigation and Legislation
Potential Benefits of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy for Retailers Facing Higher Interest Rates and High Inflation
By Krunal Patel & Alexandra Shipley on
Posted in Consumer Products
The current environment of higher interest rates and high inflation may have a deleterious effect on the retail industry. Although the fear of interest rates and inflation continuing to rise appears to have tapered off, both are still relatively high in comparison to the past twenty-year period. Each on its own can have a negative impact on the retail industry, and unfortunately, both combined can present enough challenges to a retail businesses to force them to change strategies for long-term survival.Continue Reading Potential Benefits of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy for Retailers Facing Higher Interest Rates and High Inflation
Consumer Product and Retail Brown-Bag Lunch Series: Cannabis News
By Allyson M. Maur & McGuireWoods LLP on
Posted in Consumer Products
June 27, 2024
McGuireWoods latest installment of its bimonthly brown-bag lunch series that explores important topics affecting the consumer product and retail industries. This webinar covers cannabis industry news and speakers answer questions from attendees..
McGuireWoods Speakers
- Royce B. DuBiner, Partner, Chicago
- Allyson M. Maur, Associate, New York
Milk Coverage for All Its Worth While the “Steaks” Are High: An Insurance Primer on Coverage for the H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak
Posted in Consumer Products
The H5N1 virus, commonly referred to as the bird flu, is spreading through U.S. cattle herds and the virus has been detected in pasteurized milk on grocery store shelves. The World Health Organization labeled the outbreak an animal pandemic, but fears of animal to human transmission are rising.
Read on to learn how to prepare…
Illinois Jumps on the Food Ingredient ‘Banned’ Wagon
By Trent Taylor, Allyson M. Maur, Gregory Bales, Kent Gaffney, Henry Mohn & McGuireWoods LLP on
Posted in Consumer Products
Illinois legislators recently joined California and New York in proposing bans on several food additives that a growing number of studies have shown to be harmful to human health. Read on for details and comparison of the three state bills and an update on related federal-level activity.
FDA Warning Letter Declares Delta-8 and CBD Gummies ‘Adulterated Foods’
By Allyson M. Maur & McGuireWoods LLP on
Posted in Consumer Products, Sales Practices
On Dec. 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent a warning letter to the owners of online hemp, tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol retailer Hemp-xr.com for introducing adulterated foods into interstate commerce. FDA took issue with certain cookies, edibles, gummies and honey containing delta-8 THC and CBD because they “bear or contain an unsafe food additive.”…