Class-Actions Increasing As Fallout From Regulatory Action
This article was originally published in The Tan 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, attorneys noted at the ACI Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on Cosmetics. Speakers provided examples and tips for staying out of court.
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