Dec 29, 2023 New York Amends Automatic Renewal Law... Again By Terri Seligman Joining California and a few other states, New York has amended its automatic renewal law again to require annual renewal notices. The...
Dec 29, 2023 Mickey Mouse (Version 1.0) Enters the Public Domain in the U.S. By Brian Murphy So, it is happening. The animated short “Steamboat Willie,” which was released in 1928 and features an early version of Mickey Mouse,...
Dec 28, 2023 FCC Rule Imposes New ‘One-to-One’ Consent Requirements for Robocalls, Robotexts By Kate Patton In an effort to further protect consumers from unwanted and illegal calls and text messages, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)...
Dec 28, 2023 What is "Advertising" Under the DISCUS Code? By Jeff Greenbaum Earlier this year, Whisky Magazine wrote an article about Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall, which included a photo of...
Dec 27, 2023 FTC Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Update COPPA Rule By Jordyn Milewski Zach Lewis Last week, the FTC issued a long-awaited notice of proposed rulemaking that will bring changes to the COPPA Rule, the set of FTC...
Dec 26, 2023 Hallmark Holiday Movies and the Scènes à Faire Doctrine By Brian Murphy During the holidays, the television in my octogenarian parents' home toggles back-and-forth between Fox News (my father's choice) and the...
Dec 26, 2023 Making a List and Checking it Twice (or Thrice): What Advertising Law Issues Should You Prioritize in 2024? By Terri Seligman Hannah Taylor As 2023 draws to a close, advertising lawyers are thinking about the major developments over the course of the year. We’re also figuring...
Dec 21, 2023 FTC Extends Public Comment Period for Proposed Rule on Junk Fees By Jeff Greenbaum In October, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it was proposing a rule prohibiting “junk fees,” which the FTC called, “hidden...
Dec 18, 2023 FTC Reaches Settlement with Marketer Over "Made in USA" Claims By Jeff Greenbaum The Federal Trade Commission announced it reached a settlement with Old Southern Brass resolving allegations that the company made false...
Dec 14, 2023 IAA's "Privacy Download" on the EU Digital Services Act By Jeff Greenbaum The International Advertising Association just released the latest video in its “Privacy Download” series. In this video, Tin Kolenko,...
Dec 13, 2023 FTC Releases New "Combating Auto Retail Scams Rule" By Jeff Greenbaum The Federal Trade Commission announced that it just finalized the “Combating Auto Retail Scams Rule” (the “CARS Rule”) in order to combat...
Dec 11, 2023 A Copyright Quiz: Find the Infringement! By Brian Murphy For many years, the plaintiff was part-owner and lead designer for a company that made stationery and office supplies. The plaintiff...
Dec 10, 2023 Enforcement Action Highlights Concerns About Dark Patterns, Deceptive Reviews and Endorsements, and Emerging Technology Claims By Jeff Greenbaum In late November, the Federal Trade Commission and the California Attorney General's Office reached a settlement with DNA testing company...
Dec 10, 2023 FTC Sends Batch of Warning Letters to Halt Transmission of Illegal Robocalls By Kate Patton In an effort to stop illegal robocalls, a majority of which data show originate from overseas, the Federal Trade Commission has recently...
Dec 09, 2023 DGA and AICP Reach Tentative Agreement on New Commercial Contract By Jeff Greenbaum Yesterday, the Directors Guild of America and the Association of Independent Commercial Producers reached a tentative agreement on a new...
Dec 08, 2023 California (Apparently) Pushes Date for VCMDA Compliance to 2025 By Jeff Greenbaum In October, California enacted the Voluntary Carbon Market Disclosure Act, which requires advertisers to include specific disclosures on...