Ad Law Access

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

FTC to Advertisers: We’re Tracking Your Use of Health Information

For the second time in as many months, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) last week announced a settlement alleging that a company’s use and disclosure of consumers’ health information for online advertising violated…

You’re Invited to a Webinar on What to Expect in 2023 FinTech and Financial Services Regulation

Join members of Kelley Drye’s Advertising, Privacy, and Financial Services teams on March 8, 2023 at 12:30-1:30 ET for an overview of hot topics and issues to watch for in 2023 in fintech and financial services. Both…

Is the FTC a “Regulator”? It Sure Seems to be Moving in that Direction

For the 26+ years I served at the FTC, the agency always described itself as a “law enforcement agency,” not a “regulator.” That’s because the FTC spent most of its resources on enforcing the FTC Act and other laws…

ECOA and Beyond: Recent Updates and Developments in Discrimination Enforcement

On February 9, the FTC provided the CFPB with its annual summary of activities enforcing the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA). The release of this summary provides a great opportunity for a round-up and some updates…

FTC and State AGs Can Continue Joint Case Over Fake Reviews

Fake reviews continue to be a hot topic in consumer protection. In 2022, we reported that six states and the Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against Roomster – a platform through which people can find rooms…