Nov 29, 2021 You're Invited: IAA's "Country of Origin Claims" Webinar By Jeff Greenbaum The International Advertising Association's Public Policy Council is sponsoring a webinar, "Country of Origin Claims." The webinar will...
Nov 24, 2021 FTC Publishes Its Do Not Call Registry Data Book By Maria Nava The FTC released its Do Not Call Registry Data Book (“Data Book”) on November 23, 2021, providing a look into statistical data about...
Nov 24, 2021 MTA Prohibits Ads for Drugs and Sex By Wendy Schechter The Metropolitan Transit Authority (the “MTA”) – the entity that runs New York City's public transportation system – has just updated its...
Nov 23, 2021 FTC Takes Action on "Made in USA" Claims By Jeff Greenbaum The Federal Trade Commission just released its first staff closing letters on U.S.-origin claims since the agency adopted its new Made in...
Nov 22, 2021 “#ad” Is Not Enough - Influencers Under Scrutiny By Ewa Skrzydlo-Tefelska Marta Kowalczuk-Kedzierska There is no doubt that sponsored content on blogs, Instagram or Facebook constitutes advertising or - in some cases - hidden advertising....
Nov 19, 2021 FTC Warns That More Criminal Enforcement is Coming By Jeff Greenbaum On Thursday, the Federal Trade Commission adopted a new "Criminal Referral and Partnership Process" policy statement, signalling to...
Nov 19, 2021 New York Attorney General Warns Consumers About Deceptive Auto-Renew Programs By Terri Seligman The New York Attorney General recently issued a Consumer Alert, warning consumers about deceptive negative option programs and urging...
Nov 18, 2021 Does "Maximum Strength" Mean That You Get More Active Ingredients? By Jeff Greenbaum Pfizer markets and distributes Robitussin cough syrup, which comes in both a regular strength and a "Maximum Strength" version. The...
Nov 17, 2021 You're Invited: PLI's "Global Advertising Law: Year in Review" By Jeff Greenbaum The Practicing Law Institute is hosting its annual program, "Global Advertising Law: Year in Review," which features speakers from...
Nov 16, 2021 Selling Sexual Pleasure on the Subway? By Jeff Greenbaum In early 2019, the MTA -- which run New York's public transportation system -- refused to run advertising from Dame Products, a company...
Nov 15, 2021 FTC Releases Draft Strategic Plan for Public Comment By Jeff Greenbaum On Friday, the Federal Trade Commission released a draft of its Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2022-2026 for public comment. Every four...
Nov 14, 2021 Emojis Can Be Claims Too! By Terri Seligman In a case of first impression, NAD recently issued a SWIFT case decision addressing the use of emojis in advertising. At issue were...
Nov 13, 2021 Double-Stuft Stoneos, Anyone? By Jessica Carballo Right before Halloween, New York Attorney General Letitia James issued an alert to parents warning them about cannabis edibles disguised...
Nov 12, 2021 Can Your Thanksgiving Day Parade Float Communicate False Advertising Claims? By Jeff Greenbaum King's Hawaiian Bakery West makes a brand of rolls called, "King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls." The rolls were originally...
Nov 12, 2021 New Instagram Feature Results in a Tree Planting Promise to Over 4 Million By Jordyn Milewski This month, Instagram rolled out a new feature called the "Add Yours" sticker. The feature, available for use with Instagram Stories,...
Nov 11, 2021 Do Reasonable Consumers Believe That "Golden Butter" Crackers are Made With Butter and Vegetable Oil? By Jeff Greenbaum Pepperidge Farm sells a type of crackers called "Golden Butter" crackers. What does that "golden butter" phrase on the packaging...