Tag Archives: FTC

Supplement Sellers Beware

Randal M. ShaheenJohn P. FerryBy Randal M. Shaheen and John P. Ferry on Posted in Dietary Supplements, FDA
Recognizing the rapid growth and penetration of dietary supplements into all demographics of American consumers, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is viewing at least some dietary supplements as belonging to “the Wild West,” and intends to be Wyatt Earp. Or supplements are the Wild Wild West and the FDA is Will Smith, if that’s … Continue Reading

Are Reports of the Federal Trade Commission’s Death Greatly Exaggerated?

Randal M. ShaheenAmy Ralph MudgeBy Randal M. Shaheen and Amy Ralph Mudge on Posted in FTC
The multiverse is abuzz about the recent Third Circuit ViroPharma decision and other like-minded courts that have placed significant limitations on the ability of the Federal Trade Commission to obtain an injunction in federal court against allegedly unlawful behavior that companies have already ceased. The FTC Act as originally written required that the agency bring … Continue Reading
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