Ad Law Access

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

FTC Addresses Supplier Due-Diligence for Made In USA Claims

As we’ve noted in other posts, an FTC rule prohibits companies from stating or implying that a product is made in the USA unless: (1) the final assembly or processing of the product occurs in the USA; (2) all…

State Attorney General Price Gouging Claims Find New Life

Last month, we discussed the broad authority that State Attorneys General have in enforcing price gouging laws – many of which remain in effect given the number of states that are still under some state of emergency.…

When Monsters Cross a Line (Claim)

For centuries, monsters have been vilified in countless books and films. Although the bad reputation that monsters have earned is generally well-deserved – they do, after all, frequently hurt people, destroy things,…

State AGs: DOT Needs an On-Time Departure

This week, 38 Attorneys General joined forces in a letter promulgated by the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) to urge Congress to provide them with authority to address consumers’ frustrations with…

The FTC’s Mission Statement for 2022-2026: “Legitimate Business Activity” Still Missing in Action

Last November, the FTC sought public comment on a draft strategic plan for 2022-2026. As we blogged here and discussed in a comment submitted to the FTC (one of only 21 submitted), a key change from prior strategic…