Ad Law Access

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

CPSC Executive Director Elliot F. Kaye Nominated as Chair

On Thursday, the White House announced the nomination of CPSC Executive Director Elliot F. Kaye to chair the agency. If confirmed by the Senate, Mr. Kaye would fill former Chairwoman Inez Tenenbaum’s position, which…

When Developing an Ad, Don’t Flush Safety Considerations down the Toilet

At our recent seminar, Views from Congress, Enforcers and Advocates: Special Advertising and Marketing Considerations Designed to Protect Children, we discussed the importance of safety considerations when developing…

Fit To Be Tied? Lessons from the Fitbit Recall

Kelley Drye

The Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced a recall of the Fitbit Force, a wireless activity-tracking wristband, because of consumer reports of rashes, skin irritation and blistering. Consumers are…

Kelley Drye to Host Discussion With Key Leaders on Advertising and Marketing Products for Children

On March 13, 2014, the DC office of Kelley Drye will host a policy discussion on the special considerations in legislative, regulatory, and enforcement initiatives designed to protect children. The discussion will…

CPSC Pushes Forward with Changes to Public Disclosure Rules

As we reported last month, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC” or “Commission”) is considering proposed changes to the rules that restrict the Commission’s ability to disclose information about a consumer…