Ad Law Access

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

Audio Conference Event: Tips for Reducing Class Action Litigation Risk following Regulatory Enforcement

Kelley Drye

The number of consumer class actions filed following regulatory enforcement by the FTC, FDA, or NAD have skyrocketed in recent years. Consumer products companies – particularly food, dietary supplement, and cosmetic…

NAD Addresses Disclosures in Native Ads

As part of its monitoring program, the NAD recently reviewed an editorial in Shape Magazine that promoted the benefits of certain SHAPE-branded products. The NAD was concerned that promoting the products in that format…

Advertising Law for Dogs

We’ve previously discussed principles to consider when advertising foods, drinks, and supplements. A decision issued by the NAD last week gives us an opportunity to see how those principles play out in ads for pet…

NAD Filing Fees to Increase in January

Last week, the NAD announced that the fee to file a challenge will increase by $5,000 across the board and that the tiered filing-fee structure will be simplified. Under the new schedule, the filing fee for CBBB…

NAD Recommends Changes to a Price-Matching Claim

The NAD recommended that Toys “R” Us modify or discontinue its price-matching claim: “Price Match Guarantee — Spot a lower advertised price? We’ll match it.” The claim was accompanied by a disclosure informing…