Ad Law News and Views-November 1, 2017

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Recent News

Congressional Override Offers Industry Reprieve from CFPB Arbitration Rule but Battles Ahead Still Likely

“Local” Means Something, but What?

FTC Issues Enforcement Policy on Collection and Use of Voice Recordings of Children Under COPPA

New Vacancy at CPSC as Commissioner Joe Mohorovic Departs for Dentons

Trump To Nominate Competition-Focused Simons for FTC Chair, CP-Focused Chopra for Commissioner; Reports of Philips for Additional Seat

H.R. 3985 Calls For Public-Private Working Group to Study Medical Device Security

“OK, Google. Send a Letter to the CPSC.”: Privacy Groups Request Recall of Google Home Mini

FTC’s ​“Made in USA” Enforcement On Pace With Prior Years

FDA and EPA Issue Joint Guidance On Jurisdiction Over Mosquito-Related Products

Moonlight Slumber Says ​“Goodnight” to Misleading and Unsubstantiated ​“Organic” Advertising Claims After Settlement with FTC

Digital Health Update: Tech and Health Care Giants Selected for FDA’s Pre-Cert Program

Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing, but It’s Not an Ingredient

One More Step Forward: Senate Committee Approves Nomination of Ann Marie Buerkle as CPSC Chairman

NJ Supreme Court Disapproves Class Certification In Landmark TCCWNA Case

Analysis

Advertising Under The Influence: Key Rules of the Road for Your Next Ad Campaign

Social media influencers help drive consumer engagement with the brands they love. Better reviews, more \“likes,\” and thousands of re-tweets can all add up to a bigger bottom line and greater insight into what sells and what doesn’t. When the line between advertising and objective content isn’t made clear, though, it can also prompt legal scrutiny and enforcement from the FTC. Join partner Kristi Wolff and Richard Cleland, Assistant Director in the FTC’s Advertising Practices Division for a discussion of recent enforcement and key \“rules of the road\” for your company’s next influencer campaign.

To register for the webinar, please click here.

Upcoming Events and Speeches

FTC Privacy Initiatives
American Bar Association
November 9, 2017”,“TELEPHONE PANEL
Dana Rosenfeld

Exploring the Current Boundaries Between FCC and FTC Jurisdiction Over Protecting Consumer Privacy
American Bar Association
November 13, 2017”,“WASHINGTON, DC

Track one – Claims Regulation
2nd Annual Dietary Supplements: Regulatory Strategy Conference
November 14, 2017”,“ARLINGTON, VA
Kristi Wolff

Trend Watch: Dietary Supplement Regulation & Litigation
2nd Annual Dietary Supplements: Regulatory Strategy Conference
November 14, 2017”,“ARLINGTON, VA
John Villafranco

Data Security - Counselling The \“Hot Topics\“
November 16, 2017”,“WASHINGTON, DC
2017 ABA Fall Forum
Dana Rosenfeld

Consumer Protection \“Snack Bites\“
November 17, 2017”,“WASHINGTON, DC
American Bar Association
Christie Thompson

Interactive and Hands-On Mock Product Launch
January 25, 2018”,“WASHINGTON, DC
ACI’s Inaugural Advertising Claims Substantiation Boot Camp
Christie Thompson

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