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Latest News in Consumer Protection

  • July 09, 2026

    Driscoll's Greenwashes PFAS-Laden Strawberries, Suit Says

    Produce giant Driscoll's runs a "greenwashing" advertising campaign for its strawberries by touting that they are "safe," "wholesome" and "sustainably sourced," while failing to disclose the presence of forever chemicals that are harmful to human health, according to a proposed class action removed to California federal court Wednesday.

  • July 09, 2026

    3 Top CGL Rulings From The First Half Of 2026

    The start of 2026 saw courts grapple with some of the most notable general liability claims trends, including social media addiction, sex trafficking and long-tail pollutant exposure. Law360 Insurance Authority breaks down three noteworthy decisions.

  • July 09, 2026

    Woodward Running DOJ Antitrust Division Alarms Observers

    When Associate Attorney General Stanley E. Woodward Jr. quietly took over direct oversight late last month of the U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division, there was no formal announcement, no White House action or U.S. Senate consultation, and little to signal what lies ahead.

  • July 09, 2026

    Fed. Circ. Hunts For Definition Of Heat-Resistant Brick

    A Federal Circuit panel pressed attorneys Thursday on how to define specialized heat-resistant bricks when compared to a similar product while considering a claim that the U.S. Court of International Trade essentially nullified duty orders on bricks by reinterpreting a previous appellate court decision.

  • July 09, 2026

    States Flag Freedom Forever's Deal With Financier In Ch. 11

    A dozen states objected to Freedom Forever's settlement with one of its key financing partners, telling a Delaware judge they were concerned about the deal's impacts on customer contracts with the bankrupt solar panel installer.

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