Ad Law Access

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

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…

NAD Addresses Disclosures on Influencer TikTok Videos

In its Disclosures 101 for Social Media Influencers guide, the FTC recommended that when an influencer promotes a brand in a video, the influencer should disclose any connection it has to the brand in the video itself.…