Overview: Class-action lawsuits litigating consumer product claims to be “100% Natural,” “Made in America,” and “Non-Toxic” often use consumer surveys as evidence. Why are they so persuasive? Consumer surveys have long been an important source...
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Coca-Cola’s ‘100% Natural Flavors’ Claim Leads to False Advertising Class Action
Overview: A California consumer takes on Coca-Cola over “100% Natural Flavors” labeling claim. Can false advertising surveys resolve “100% natural” disputes? Coca-Cola Case Facts California consumer Victoria Palmer filed a class-action lawsuit against The Coca-Cola...
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Coach and Quince: Classic Bags Classic Trademark Infringement Dispute
Overview: Fashion house Coach files trademark infringement action against direct-to-consumer brand Quince. Might consumer survey evidence give one brand an edge? It’s in the bag. Cutting Middleman Cuts Costs Coach is a luxury brand owned...
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Deep Fakes and False Advertising Consumer Surveys
Overview: As artificial intelligence and machine learning generate deep fakes for marketing and advertising purposes, affected people may turn to lawsuits over false representation and the right of publicity. How might parties–or regulators–use surveys to...
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Better Cotton Certification and Brazilian Deforestation
Overview: Better Cotton is an industry certification that denotes procurement of sustainable cotton used in clothing manufacture. But how much better is Better Cotton for the environment? How might consumer surveys be used in this...
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