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07.28.11

Manatt Partner Ivan Wasserman to Lead Webinar on FDA/FTC Regulations Governing Functional Foods

On August 16, 2011, Ivan Wasserman, a partner in Manatt’s Advertising, Marketing & Media practice, will lead a 90-minute webinar discussion highlighting the significant regulatory requirements impacting functional food claims and how manufacturers and marketers can mitigate potential ...


07.22.11

Manatt Senior Partner Honored as a Hollywood Power Lawyer

Manatt’s L. Lee Phillips, a senior partner in the firm’s Los Angeles office, has been named to The Hollywood Reporter’s prestigious Power Lawyers list for the fifth consecutive year.


07.14.11

2011 Midyear Recap

As we enter the second half of 2011, we are pleased to bring you our inaugural Advertising Law recap issue.


07.08.11

SPECIAL FOCUS: FDA Issues Draft Guidance Document on New Dietary Ingredient in Dietary Supplement

On July 1, 2011, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a highly anticipated draft guidance document on the use of new dietary ingredients in dietary supplements.


06.30.11

“All Natural” Ice Cream Suit Can Proceed, Court Rules

In another case addressing the use of the term “natural,” a U.S. District Court in California denied ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s motion to dismiss a suit in which plaintiffs alleged that the phrase “All Natural” on ice cream and frozen yogurt packaging was false ...


06.23.11

Manatt’s Advertising, Marketing & Media Practice Receives National Ratings for Excellence in Chamber

Manatt’s Advertising, Marketing & Media Division was recognized as one of the nation’s leading practices for both advertising transactional work and litigation in the newly published, ninth annual Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.


06.08.11

Gillette’s Close Shave: Judge Dismisses Deceptive Ad Suit

A U.S. District Court judge dismissed a potential class action against Gillette in a suit that accused the razor manufacturer of making false claims about its Fusion Power razor system.


06.02.11

Manatt Partner to Speak at Leading Advertising Litigation Conference

On June 21-22, 2011, a who’s who of the nation’s advertising bar will convene at the American Conference Institute’s “Litigating and Resolving Advertising Disputes” conference, to be held in New York.


05.25.11

Manatt Partner to Serve as Faculty at AAF’s ADMERICA! 2011 Conference

On June 1-4, 2011, the American Advertising Federation will hold its inaugural ADAMERICA! 2011 conference at which Manatt partners Jeff Edelstein will join professionals from influential advertising agencies, media companies, consumer products companies and other organizations to share ...


05.20.11

Facebook Updates Promotion Rule, Expands Options for Marketers

Facebook recently updated its Promotion Guidelines, creating more opportunities for marketers by broadening the scope of products and possible entrants.