FTC v. Neora verdict due after November 23rd
The FTC v. Neora trial kicked off on October 17th and has been playing out.
The FTC filed suit against Neora (then Nerium) back in 2019. The regulator alleges Neora is a pyramid scheme.
Proceedings wrapped up on October 25th, with a verdict expected after November 23rd.
Following the FTC v. Neora trial, the parties were directed to file post-trial briefs within thirty days of October 25th.
This is November 24th, the federal Thanksgiving Day holiday in the US.
As such, on October 27th the parties requested the filing deadline be moved forward to November 23rd.
At time of publication the court has yet to issue an order on the October 27th Joint Stipulation. I’m not expecting any hiccups though, the alternative being a post-Thanksgiving Day deadline.
I’ll make an update below confirming the November 23rd stipulation when it comes in.
Looking forward, we’re realistically then expecting a verdict in the first few weeks of December. I’d be surprised if it’s carried over into 2023.
Update 30th November 2022 – Both the FTC and Neora filed their respective post-trial briefs on November 23rd.
We’re now waiting on a judgment from the court to settle the case.
Update 29th September 2023 – On September 28th the Court ruled against the FTC, finding Neora wasn’t a pyramid scheme.
Article updated to note post-trial briefs have been filed.
Where’s the verdict?
I checked a few days ago and there wasn’t one yet.
Hi Oz,
Curious what you mean by “We’re not waiting on a judgment from the court to settle the case.”
Does this mean a final verdict won’t be given? And if so, does that mean the case came to a settlement?
Also, curious where you were able to find the post-trial briefs so that I could also read myself.
Thanks!
Thanks for catching that; *now waiting.
Post-trial briefs are on Pacer, accessible with an account.
Hi Oz,
Is there any news on this FTC vs Nerium/Neora case? I can’t even find it in the New Jersey docket or the FTC website using the original case number and names.
Has it been moved to another court? Where (besides here) will the results be announced?
Thank you,
–Barry
Does anyone know why this is taking so long to be announced by the court? Also interesting that the FTC filed a motion to seal their post-trial brief.
Neora won! Great example of the little guy, absolutely in the right, triumphing against the mighty and powerful FTC. This is a highly ethical company and the clean-meets-performance skincare and haircare products are absolutely outstanding.
So thrilled to see this monumental victory.
prnewswire.com/news-releases/neora-wins-landmark-case-against-ftc-301942177.html
Thanks for the heads up. I just checked the docket yesterday :D!
The Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law is 56 pages long, going through it now. Article up later today.