Digital Health & AI

CRN’s request for clarification, as it continues litigating complaint in US District Court for Southern New York, highlights what it contends is vague and overly general language in the legislation passed in October with a 22 April effective date.

Firm operating in London, India and United Arab Emirates says its “Ultra Factory” will open in Indiana within the next six months with end-to-end production based on its operational facility in India.

CA, MA and NJ legislatures remain in session with bills active proposing regulations similar to NY law effective 22 April requiring retailers, including online, to ask for proof of age when customers buying consumer health products containing ingredients labeled or promoted for weight loss and bodybuilding benefits appear younger than 18.

Federal judge finds “misreading of the legislation” in CRN’s argument that state “restricts access based purely on what has been said about the product or its ingredients.” But standing to challenge “means that only CRN is positioned right now to go before the court on behalf of industry,” says CEO Steve Mister.

Southern New York district judge rejects CRN’s arguments to block regulation from taking effect, but agrees with trade group and its members that they have standing to challenge the regulation. CRN complaint challenging law will continue in the district court.

Personal care and cosmetic product trademark filings compiled from the Official Gazette of the US Patent and Trademark Office, Class 3.

Without FDA regulatory pathway for hemp’s lawful use in supplements and food, some states are imposing more-stringent regulations while others allow sales of intoxicating ingredients not considered controlled substances as hemp derivatives.

US Cannabis Council says farm bill reauthorization is “key opportunity to tackle the national crisis caused by unregulated intoxicating hemp products” by limiting the variety of hemp derivatives which qualify as de-scheduled.

Personal care and cosmetic product trademark filings compiled from the Official Gazette of the US Patent and Trademark Office, Class 3.

Artificial intelligence opportunities are on the rise for marketers, including in the beauty and personal-care sectors. Reed Smith partner Stacy Marcus offers advice on staying compliant with US consumer protection and copyright laws in this rapidly changing world.

Personal care and cosmetic product trademark filings compiled from the Official Gazette of the US Patent and Trademark Office, Class 3.

Absent showing members would be harmed, neither CRN nor NPA has standing to challenge or to request emergency hold on law the state’s lawmakers passed and governor signed in October, argue attorneys on staff of New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Personal care and cosmetic product trademark filings compiled from the Official Gazette of the US Patent and Trademark Office, Class 3.

Using AI-based programs to collect and store consumer information risks running afoul of new health privacy laws cropping up in US states. Lack of federal regulation or guidance on the issue is one of the biggest challenges for beauty firms deploying AI, according to Stacy Marcus, partner at Reed Smith LLP.

NourishMax agreed to discontinue “top pick” claims for its Diamond Infused Eye Cream and fold up its website that looked suspiciously to NAD like advertising in the guise of independent, honest reviews.

Personal care and cosmetic product trademark filings compiled from the Official Gazette of the US Patent and Trademark Office, Class 3.