Description
This Continuing Legal Education (CLE) course provides an in-depth introduction to greenwashing, the practice of making false or misleading claims about the environmental benefits of products or services. Participants will explore the evolving landscape of greenwashing laws at the state, federal, and international levels. The course will also examine common pitfalls that companies face, exposing them to greenwashing allegations, and offer strategies for avoiding these mistakes. Additionally, the course will cover recent trends in greenwashing lawsuits, the evolution of claims, and resources available for handling such claims. By the end of the course, legal professionals will gain the tools needed to guide their clients through the complexities of greenwashing laws and avoid costly missteps.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand Greenwashing and Legal Frameworks: Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of what constitutes greenwashing and how state, federal, and international laws regulate misleading environmental claims in marketing and advertising.
2. Identify and Avoid Common Pitfalls: Legal professionals will learn to recognize common mistakes that companies make, which expose them to greenwashing allegations, and will develop strategies to help clients avoid these pitfalls.
3. Navigate Trends and Resources for Greenwashing Claims: Participants will stay up-to-date on recent trends in greenwashing lawsuits, the evolution of claims, and learn about resources available for handling greenwashing claims effectively.