"subliminal advertising" began with the 1957 publication of Vance Packard's book, The Hidden Persuaders. Although Packard did not use the term "subliminal advertising," he did describe many of the ...

As consumer-facing companies amplify ESG and sustainability messaging, private plaintiffs are increasingly targeting “green” claims through deceptive advertising suits. This article will explore the ...

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In one example, a burger listed ... in “deceptive trade practices” by advertising goods while intending not to sell them as advertised and making false statements about the prices of items.

New Delhi, May 10 -- India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri along with Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh addressed a presser on Friday, exposing Pakistan's provocative ...

The Whopper lawsuit is the latest example of false-advertising claims targeting fast-food chains. In 2023, for example, a federal judge in Brooklyn dismissed a similar false advertising lawsuit ...

Damages Arguments: The plaintiff filed claims under the Lanham Act for false association and advertising, seeks injunctive relief, disgorgement of profits and class certification for affected ...

On today’s podcast, we’ll discuss false advertising disputes involving medical products companies and other FDA-regulated products, focusing on recent developments in Lanham Act competitor ...

They want to sue on behalf of a class of people “who purchased a Burger King menu item based on false and misleading advertising concerning the size and/or the amount of ingredients contained in ...

According to the lawsuit, the customers want money earned from the alleged false advertising and for the company to correct the deceptive behavior. Burger King has denied the customers’ claims.