The Beauty Law Glow-Up

Franchising Growth in Beauty and Wellness Brands

Venable LLP — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Host Claudia Lewis talks to partner Michael Joblove about how beauty and wellness companies can evaluate whether franchising makes sense, structure their systems thoughtfully, and avoid the disputes that can arise as a brand expands.

Inside the Deal Room for Beauty Brands

Venable LLP — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Host Kristen Ruisi talks to Martin Okner, CEO of Fromm International, and Venable partner Chuck Morton about what makes beauty brands attractive acquisition targets, what buyers are really looking for, and how founders can position themselves early for a successful transaction.

Autorenewal Risk in the Beauty Industry

Venable LLP — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Host Claudia Lewis talks to partner Shahin Rothermel about how beauty brands can structure autorenewal programs more thoughtfully, reduce litigation exposure, and stay ahead of a fast-moving compliance landscape.

Data Privacy for Beauty and Wellness Brands

Venable LLP — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Host Kristen Ruisi talks to partner Kelly Bastide about how beauty brands can build scalable privacy programs, use consumer data responsibly, and navigate a rapidly changing regulatory landscape.

Managing FDA and CPSC Risk in Beauty Products

Venable LLP — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Host Claudia Lewis talks to Allison Levy, chief legal officer at Mary Kay, and partner Erin Maus about how beauty brands can think proactively about product safety, regulatory overlap, and crisis readiness before a problem becomes a full-blown event.

Dupes, Counterfeits, and Beauty Brand Enforcement

Venable LLP — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Host Kristen Ruisi talks to counsel Maria Sinatra about how beauty brands can protect their names, packaging, and overall look and feel, and when it makes sense to move from monitoring and takedowns to more aggressive enforcement.

Advertising Compliance in the Age of AI and Influencers

Venable LLP — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Host Claudia Lewis speaks with partners Caitlin Blanche and Len Gordon about how beauty and wellness brands can navigate influencer marketing, AI-driven campaigns, and disclosure requirements while mitigating risk in an increasingly aggressive enforcement environment.