FeaturedFederal Trade CommissionThe Lanham ActTrademark Law
February 10, 2026By Ashley Sanchez
“Made in the USA” has long been more than a label. It is a promise of quality, ethics, and authenticity that influences how consumers shop and how brands price their products. In the beauty industry, where ingredient sourcing is increasingly global but branding remains deeply domestic, that representation is now under scrutiny.[i] Recent federal […]
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AntitrustCaliforniaFeaturedFederal Trade Commission
October 28, 2025By Ashley Sanchez
What happens when exclusivity is not a barrier but the very essence of what makes something luxurious? Scarcity has long been the driving force behind the prestige and value of the luxury market.[i] Rolex makes you wait for a Daytona, Ferrari chooses who may own its limited releases, and Hermès treats the Birkin as a […]
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Administrative LawFeaturedFederal Trade CommissionSupreme Court
October 14, 2025By Maxwell Gregg
On September 22, 2025, The United States Supreme Court officially took up the question of whether to overturn its 1935 decision in Humphreys Executor v. United States.[i] If overturned, Humphreys Executor will mark another precedential casualty of the Roberts Court.[ii] To legal scholars, professors, and those that closely follow the Supreme Court, this upcoming showdown […]
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Constitutional LawFederal Trade CommissionFirst AmendmentHealth Care
September 26, 2025By Jordan Basit
The modern beauty industry occupies a curious position at the intersection of constitutional law, consumer protection, and gendered health risks. Advertising for cosmetics, whether glossy television spots or viral TikTok endorsements, enjoys robust protection under the First Amendment as commercial speech. Yet this protection often shields marketing for products later revealed to contain toxic ingredients […]
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