Regulatory Action Is Lesser Of Firms’ Worries Amid Class-Action Blitz
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Using marketing claims that overstep cosmetic boundaries can land firms in class-action suits that sap resources and drag on for years in today’s litigious climate, attorneys noted at the ACI Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on Cosmetics in New York. Speakers provided examples and tips for staying out of court.
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