11/29/2021 1:10:33 PM 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...
11/24/2021 6:08:32 PM 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...
11/24/2021 1:14:32 PM 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...
11/23/2021 8:43:35 PM 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...
11/22/2021 3:58:38 PM “#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....
11/19/2021 11:36:04 PM 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...
11/19/2021 9:08:19 PM 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...
11/18/2021 5:12:02 PM 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...
11/17/2021 1:56:56 PM 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...
11/16/2021 2:37:43 PM 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...
11/15/2021 1:06:37 PM 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...
11/14/2021 3:29:14 PM 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...
11/13/2021 12:54:29 PM 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...
11/12/2021 10:15:07 PM 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...
11/12/2021 9:21:08 PM 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,...
11/11/2021 11:53:44 PM 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...