Ad Law Access

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

Trump Administration Directs Federal Trade Commission to Prioritize Made in USA Enforcement

On March 13, 2026, President Donald Trump issued an executive order directing the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to prioritize enforcement of Made in USA claims.   According to the executive order, the…

Fifth Circuit Vacates FTC’s Cease-and-Desist Order Against Intuit, Holding Internal Adjudication of Deceptive Advertising Claims Unconstitutional

In a significant decision with wide-ranging implications for FTC enforcement on Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated the FTC’s cease-and-desist order against Intuit, Inc. and held that the…

FTC Initiates Process to Adopt Proposed Rule on Rental Housing Fee Practices

The day after the release of a new Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) on Negative Option Offers, the FTC released another ANPR soliciting information and comments on a prospective Rule on Unfair or Deceptive…

FTC Relaunches Negative Option Rulemaking with New Questions, New Branding

Eight months after the Eighth Circuit vacated the FTC's 2024 "Click to Cancel" Rule, the Commission is starting over by issuing a new Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ("ANPRM") yesterday that seeks public comment…

FTC's “Measuring Consumer Injuries and Benefits” Workshop: Key Takeaways

On February 26, 2026, the FTC convened a full-day workshop titled “Measuring Consumer Injuries and Benefits” featuring opening remarks from Chairman Ferguson and five academic panels. The workshop reflected the FTC’s…