Ad Law Access

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

Six FTC Rules and Guides You Should Know

When we posted about a $9.3 million FTC settlement involving the Mail Order Rule, many people commented that they had never heard of that Rule, and wondered what else they might be missing. In fact, the FTC has more…

California Federal Court Stays Trial Pending Supreme Court Ruling on Reach of Section 13(b) of FTC Act

On August 20, a Northern District of California court stayed the trial of an action the FTC brought against Lending Club in 2018 pending a Supreme Court ruling on the FTC’s authority to seek monetary restitution under…

NAD Urges P&G to Clean Up Detergent Claims

A recent NAD decision that focuses on detergent claims touches on some issues – including implied claims and disclosures – that are relevant to all advertisers. The decision covers a lot of ground, but we’ll focus on a…

CCPA Privacy Regulations Are Approved and Effective Immediately

The California Office of Administrative Law today approved the CCPA Regulations that the California Attorney General submitted in June, and the regulations are effective immediately. As we discussed here, the…

FTC’s Mail Order Rule Crackdown Continues

Last week the FTC filed suits against a few online merchandisers regarding their alleged failures to promptly deliver personal protective equipment (PPE) to consumers. The lawsuits allege that three online sellers…