Ad Law Access

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

FTC (and NAD) Celebrate “Made in USA” Month

On July 1, 2025, FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson designated July as “Made in USA” Month. Chairman Ferguson noted that in a recent poll, 61% of Americans stated that whether a product was “Made in USA” played a factor in…

NAD Considers “Up To” Qualifiers in Superiority Claims

Coterie Baby advertises that its diapers provide “up to 4x more absorbency” and “up to 3x drier skin” compared to “leading brands.” P&G, the maker of Pampers – one of the two leading brands of diapers – challenged this…

NAD Reviews Green Claims in
Battle Between Bottled and Boxed Water

The International Bottled Water Association (or “IBWA”) challenged over 50 express and implied claims by Boxed Water is Better (or “BWIB”), suggesting that boxed water is better for the environment. Yesterday, we…

Can Companies Use “Mass Balance Accounting” to Substantiate Green Claims?

The International Bottled Water Association (or “IBWA”) challenged over 50 express and implied claims by Boxed Water is Better (or “BWIB”), suggesting that boxed water is better for the environment. NAD’s decision…

Webinar: Navigating the Maze of Influencer Marketing

The FTC’s requirements for influencer campaigns have gotten more complicated, and they aren’t always intuitive. Unfortunately, many companies aren’t complying with the new requirements, leaving them open to challenges.…