Ad Law Access

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

FTC and States Settle with Google and iHeartMedia Over Misleading Endorsements

In January, we reported that the Texas Attorney General had filed a lawsuit against Google alleging that the company engaged iHeartMedia DJs to provide endorsements for its Pixel 4 phone, even though they had never…

Hurried Woman Sues Over Cook Time Instructions

Time is money, and when you’re hungry for mac-and-cheese, a few seconds can be worth millions of dollars. Or at least that’s what a Florida woman suggests in her class action lawsuit against Kraft Heinz over a claim on…

NAD Worries Consumers May Take Megan Thee Stallion Too Seriously

Imagine that Megan Thee Stallion told you that by investing as little as $1 in Bitcoin, with her knowledge and your hustle, “you’ll have your own empire in no time.” Would you think that $1 is all you need to amass…

Coca-Cola Scores Second Win over Green Claims in One Month

This month, the DC Superior Court dismissed a lawsuit brought by Earth Island Institute against Coca-Cola, alleging that the company falsely represents itself as “a sustainable and environmentally friendly company,…

Thirsty World Cup Fans Serve Up Reminder About Sponsorship Agreements

This week, the World Cup kicked off amidst cheers and chants from the fans who had made their way to Qatar to watch the games. Although most fans chanted in support of their teams, Ecuadorean fans in one section of Al…