Ad Law Access

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

NAD Finds Hair Drying Claims Get Tangled Up in the Visuals

  Dreame advertised that its Dazzle Hair Styler and the Miracle Pro Hair Dryer could both dry shoulder-length hair in two minutes. Dyson challenged three variations of the drying time claim that were paired with images…

State Telemarketing Update: What to Know About Changes Coming in Pennsylvania

On July 20, 2026, Senate Bill 992 was signed into law in Pennsylvania, setting forth several revisions to the state’s existing telemarketing statute.    Notable amendments include a revised definition of “telephone…

FDA’s Proposed GRAS Rule: Mandatory Notifications, Expanded Scope, and Open Questions

Following through with long-stated intentions, FDA yesterday published a proposed rule that could fundamentally reshape how food substances reach the U.S. market under the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) framework.…

When Puffery Gets Sticky

Howies Hockey advertises that it makes the “World’s Highest Quality” athletic tape and hockey tape. Mueller Sports Medicine challenged the claim before NAD, arguing that it conveyed “a misleading and unqualified…

50 State Attorneys General Urge FCC to Adopt Robust Know-Your-Customer Rules to Curb Illegal Robocalls

In late July, fifty State Attorneys General signed on to comments submitted to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in support of enhanced Know-Your-Customer (KYC) requirements for originating voice service…