Ad Law Access

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

Did the Other Shoe Drop? Another Class Action Against New Balance for its “Made in USA” Claims

The FTC regularly investigates Made in USA claims, but private actions have been less frequent. New Balance, however, has faced at least two class action lawsuits alleging it falsely advertises its footwear products…

California AG’s First CCPA Opinion Takes a Broad View of the Right to Access Inferences

In the first formal written opinion interpreting CCPA compliance obligations, California Attorney General Rob Bonta concludes that the CCPA grants consumers the right to know and access internally generated inferences…

Sweepstakes Mishap Hastens Company's Downfall

Artesian Builds makes customized computers, with a focus on products for gamers and streamers on platforms such as YouTube and Twitch. Like many companies, Artesian uses brand ambassadors to help promote its products.…

Buy American Final Rule Ups the Domestic Content Ante

Our colleagues have just published an advisory that summarizes recent amendments made by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Buy American Act requirements. The amendments implement the Biden Administration’s…

Unauthorized Blockchain Domain Names: What's a Brand to Do?

Non Fungible Tokens (“NFTs”) are very “on trend” and many brands are finding ways to use them to the benefit of their businesses. Blockchain technology also presents new challenges with respect to the enforcement of…