Investors sue Selena Gomez alleging fraud tied to her mental health startup
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Celebrity-led health startups are moving into a higher-scrutiny regime—$1.2M disputes over execution and marketing will make later investors and regulators more aggressive on diligence. If you’re building in mental health, assume you’ll be held to clinical and disclosure standards regardless of brand halo.
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