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Kendyl Barnholtz is an associate in Crowell’s Litigation and Antitrust groups, where she supports all stages of litigation and represents clients across a variety of industries.

Before joining Crowell, Kendyl gained valuable experience externing at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California, serving as a law clerk at the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office, and externing for the Honorable R. Gary Klausner in the Central District of California.

While earning her J.D. from Loyola Law School, Kendyl served as the chief note and comment editor for the Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review. She received her B.A. in political science from UCLA.

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A new bill introduced in the California legislature proposes to overhaul the state’s product recall liability framework—and depending on where you sit in the supply chain, the consequences could be far-reaching. Assembly Bill 2462 would amend the state’s Product Recall Safety and Protection Act to redefine who qualifies as a “manufacturer,” broaden the scope of cost-free recall obligations, and dramatically increase penalties for violations. Introduced by Assembly Member Pellerin on February 20, 2026, the bill’s provisions would apply across the consumer product supply chain, touching manufacturers, importers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and, most notably, brand licensors.

Continue Reading The Hidden Recall Risk in Your Licensing Agreement: What California’s Assembly Bill 2462 Could Mean for Your Business

The year 2025 saw an increase in recall class actions challenging false advertising, labeling, and recall remedies across consumer goods, from household products to pet food. One persistent question for courts in these recall cases is whether the plaintiff has Article III standing, which often hinges on “traceability.” These cases do not appear to be slowing down in 2026, as consumers are becoming even more conscious and selective about the products they purchase, driving greater scrutiny and risk for product companies across all industries.

Continue Reading 2025 Recall Class Action Wave: False Advertising, Mislabeling, and Traceability Shape the Litigation Trends

The FTC continues to prioritize consumer protection and fair competition, taking significant steps to prosecute and deter offenders while returning funds to consumers in recent cases.  In August 2025, the agency secured a $14 million settlement with Match Group, Inc. to stop deceptive advertising and billing practices in the online dating industry.  Additionally, the FTC addressed antitrust concerns in the transportation sector by ensuring that collaboration among industry leaders does not hinder competition.  The agency also commenced lawsuits against ticket resellers and scored a major victory in a pending case against a multi-level marketing company.  Finally, the Commission initiated actions against multiple companies for false or misleading claims, revealing its current priorities and thinking on claims related to Artificial Intelligence (“AI”).  These stories, and more, after the jump. 

Continue Reading FTC Updates (August 4 –August 22, 2025)

The FTC is heading into summer with an active docket. The agency has been keeping its eye on enforcement, issuing warning letters to contact lens prescribers over potential violations of the agency’s Contact Lens and Eyeglass Rules. Over the next few weeks, it plans on hosting a workshop on healthcare advertising and listening sessions on prescription drug pricing and competition. These stories, and more, after the jump. 

Continue Reading FTC Updates (May 26 – June 16, 2025)

The FTC closed out the year with significant developments in rulemaking, consumer protection enforcement actions, and priority setting for the new year.  From issuing the much-anticipated final Junk Fees Rule, to announcing its potential largest monetary judgment against an auto dealer, to further developing its Operation AI Comply initiative, the Commission ended 2024 on a busy note.  These stories, and more, after the jump.

Continue Reading FTC Updates (December 16 – December 27, 2024)