New York’s consumer protection statutes, General Business Law (“GBL”) §§ 349 and 350, prohibit materially deceptive business practices and false advertising directed at consumers.

In Libman v. Hershey Co., 2025 N.Y. Slip Op. 31769(U), (Sup. Ct., N.Y. County May 5, 2025) (here), the motion court was asked to consider whether a front-of-the-package label on the Twizzlers candy wrapper violated General Business Law (“GBL”) §§ 349 and 350.