Alabama State Consumer Protection Profile

Download the full Alabama State Consumer Protection Profile (pdf) Which state consumer protection provisions could be used to protect kids from junk food marketing? The Alabama Deceptive Trade Practices Act (“DTPA”) prohibits deceptive acts including: “Passing off goods or services as those of another, provided that this section shall not prohibit the private labeling of […]

Florida jury Returns multi-million verdict against tobacco companies

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Contact: Edward L. Sweda (617-373-8462) or Mark Gottlieb (617-373-2026) A jury in Gainesville, Florida today assessed punitive damages in the amount of $1.5 million against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. (RJR) and another $1.5 million against Philip Morris (PM) in an Engle Progeny case. The same jury on Tuesday night awarded the […]