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Brad Pyatt Named in MusclePharm Amino Acid Spiking Lawsuit (SETTLED)
Update on December 14, 2016: This case has been terminated, as both parties have filed a stipulation of dismissal. This means the case was likely settled out of court.
MusclePharm's troubles are so deep, we can't even keep up with all of their ongoing legal problems.
This is the first of two lawsuits filed […]
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Bodybuilding.com Lays off 90 Employees. See Both Sides Here
A most dramatic year for Bodybuilding.com is coming to a nasty end, as the Idaho-based Internet retailer just laid off 90 workers via email in a "pre-Christmas downsizing", per the Idaho Statesman[1] and KTB7.[2]
Bodybuilding.com issued the following statement:
"Today Bodybuilding.com announced an organizational downsizing. The change is part of an ongoing planned restructure designed […]
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Bodybuilding.com vs. Jim Stoppani: An IP Lawyer's Analysis
A couple weeks ago we wrote an article about the Bodybuilding.com vs. Jim Stoppani lawsuit (which is now settled).
In that post, we mentioned that the was time to bring out the big guns - so the specialists are here to make comment.
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Jim Stoppani Sued AGAIN. New Class Action Lawsuit
Update: This case was dismissed, but has already been re-filed. The PDF below shows the new complaint filed on November 26, 2016.
It's impossible to cleverly sugarcoat this one, so we'll just cut to the chase: Jim Stoppani has been sued again.
In what's becoming an unbearably litigious year for the PhD, a […]
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Prime Nutrition Shares Acquired by Jared Wheat
It's been an extremely dramatic few months for Prime Nutrition, but that's all about to come to a smooth landing and happy ending thanks to supplement industry baron Jared Wheat, owner of the Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals empire.
Today, it was announced that Jared Wheat has bought controlling shares of Prime Nutrition, the supplement company […]
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Meet the Man Who REALLY Formulated Pre-JYM
In any industry, there are largely two kinds of people: those who interface with the consumers and media, and those who quietly get things done behind the scenes, wanting no fame and no glory.
But sometimes, when dirty laundry gets aired out, some of the clean clothing gets mixed up in the filth.
Such is […]
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Orbit Nutrition Acquired by Lockout Supplements
Earlier this week, Lockout Industries contacted us with some great news: Lockout Supplements has acquired Orbit Nutrition! And to celebrate, they're offering a 10% off coupon for new users, linked below and at the bottom of this post!
Throughout the acquisition period, Orbit Nutrition (also known as Orbit Supplements) should temporarily redirect to Lockout […]
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BMPEA, Acacia Rigidula, GNC Lawsuits, and the FULL Story
BMPEA (Beta-methylphenethylamine) and Acacia rigidula are back in the news again - this time with Oregon's Attorney General (Ellen Rosenblum) accusing GNC of selling "spiked" supplements.[1]
Here's what you won't read at USA Today:
Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals argues that BMPEA is a natural constituent of certain acacia rigidula plants. However, there is no acknowledged NDIN (new […]
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Herbalife Slapped by FTC for Deceptive and Unfair Acts
There’s two organizations you just don’t screw with if you want to have a long and fruitful life in the world of business: the mafia and the government. Cross them, and you will rue the day that you embarked on that path. Yet this time, it looks like the bad guys are ultimately going to […]
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Suppz Free Shipping on Orders Over $20 to WI, IA, IL, or MN!
This past weekend, Suppz announced that they were offering Free Shipping to Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, and Minnesota! Three years later, it's still available, so long as you spend over $20!
Suppz is based out of Wisconsin, and the rumor is that they have a new local shipper that got them a sweet enough deal that […]
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