Ad Law Access

Updates on advertising law and privacy law trends, issues, and developments

Top Advertising Law Developments in 2023

If you follow our blog, you already know that there have been a number of significant developments in the world of advertising law over the past 12 months. In this post, we highlight ten of those developments and…

H&M Faces New Allegations of Greenwashing

Last year, a plaintiff filed a class action lawsuit against H&M, arguing that the retailer misled consumers into thinking that its Conscious Choice collection of clothing was ​“environmentally friendly” and…

FTC’s Auto Dealer Rule Promises Sweeping Industry Changes

On December 12, the FTC issued the Combating Auto Retail Scams Rule (“CARS Rule”) which will broadly regulate sales activities of motor vehicle dealers. Authorized by Congress through the Dodd-Frank Act and promulgated…

CPPA to Propose Changes to Privacy Policy Requirements

While the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Board’s attention during its December 8 public meeting was mainly focused on preliminary draft regulations on automated decisionmaking technology (ADMT), risk…

“Vanilla Vigilante” Spencer Sheehan Grounded After Targeting Starbucks

Over the past several years, the number of consumer class actions involving product labels has significantly increased. The claims, primarily targeting food and clothing manufacturers, typically allege products are…