Center for Inquiry's video: Pseudoscience and the Law: Why Doesn t the Government Stop the Charlatans

Homeopathy and other pseudoscience hurts people. It takes their money, makes false promises, and discourages them from seeking real, science-based solutions. So why does it seem like the government stands back and gives pseudoscience free run? Register now to attend CSICon 2023: https://skepticalinquirer.org/csicon/ wa CFI Legal Director Nick Little discusses the regulations on homeopathy and the limits on these regulations. He also explains the various lawsuits CFI has filed, on behalf of the population of Washington, D.C., against Walmart and CVS for their retailing of homeopathy and Boiron on multiple grounds in its manufacture and sale of homeopathic products. There may be an opportunity for skeptical organizations to use consumer protection laws to fight back against pseudoscience. Learn more about homeopathy and share this resource: https://centerforinquiry.org/learning-resources/explaining-homeopathy/ Nick Little is vice president, general counsel, and legal director of the Center for Inquiry. As CFI's attorney, he supervises the Center's litigation. This talk took place on October 22, 2022