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

New Decision Warns Against Reposting Photos on Social Media

Companies get excited when they find pictures of celebrities wearing (or using) their products, and often wonder whether they can post those pictures to their social media accounts. In addition to the right of…

COVID-Related Refunds Defeat Article III Standing

After gyms closed in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic, LA Fitness was among the many fitness facilities faced with unforeseeable closures, outraged members, and class action litigation. Last Thursday, a…

SDNY Relies on “Simple Reading” of Label to Dismiss False Advertising Claim

Last week, a federal judge in the Southern District of New York dismissed a putative class action alleging that L’Oreal’s “EverSleek Keratin Caring” hair products deceived consumers into believing the products…

Colgate-Palmolive Must Sweat Out Limited Claims in Deodorant False Advertising Case

In Huskey v. Colgate-Palmolive Company, No. 4:19-cv-02710-JAR (E.D. Mo.), plaintiffs Drew Huskey and Jamie Richard (Plaintiffs) claimed that Colgate-Palmolive Company (Colgate) falsely advertised that its Speed Stick…

Filling in the Holes: Dunkin Settles Breach Allegations with NYAG

On Tuesday, the New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a settlement with Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. over allegations that the company failed to adequately respond to years of cyberattacks that compromised…