Civil Money Penalties and the Right to a Jury: Is FDA on a Collision Course with the Constitution?
The Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states, “[i]n Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of […]
Is Nutrafol FDA “Approved”?
Ever since Nutrafol announced its first-ever multiyear partnership with Major League Baseball, consumers have asked whether the product is “FDA approved.” Nutrafol is a brand of hair-growth supplements containing a blend of vitamins, minerals, and botanical ingredients intended to address factors such as stress, hormonal imbalances, and inflammation that contribute to hair thinning. It is […]
FDA Continues to Ramp Up Enforcement
In another significant enforcement action, on November 5, 2025, FDA issued 18 warning letters to websites illegally marketing botulinum toxin products. In its press release, FDA made clear that it was taking such action due to adverse events associated with the unapproved and misbranded use of such products, including botulism symptoms. FDA stated that it […]