FTC wins advertisement substantiation case against online marketer of health products

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) won a $2.2 million judgment against health food marketer Wellness Support Network, Inc. (WSN) in federal court for the “Diabetic Pack” and the “Insulin [...]

Bloggers must take care to not provide clinical health advice

Attorney Michael H. Cohen was quoted in The Tan Sheet (2/25/13) in "Turning Blogger Relationships Into Gold Takes Careful Management," by Lisa Gillepsie

Physician Sale of Dietary Supplements – Legal and Regulatory Restrictions

Some states restrict the markup a physician can have on sales of dietary supplements. For example, New Jersey law has some relevant law.

FTC Statement to Congress on Deceptive Marketing of Dietary Supplements

The FTC Statement to Congress on Deceptive Marketing of Dietary Supplements is a good place to begin to understand legal compliance issues regarding marketing

Medical researchers grow spare parts from stem cells inside the body

Medical researchers are growing spare parts from stem cells inside the human body.Another practice, called bioprinting, builds body parts much like an inkjet printer:

California Chiropractic Board Adopts New Regulations for the Use of Laser in Chiropractic

The Board of Chiropractic Examiners in California has adopted new regulations for the use of lasers in chiropractic