Ad Law Access

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

 “Junk Fees” Summer 2026 Roundup Part 1 – Illinois, NYC, and DC

As we have discussed in prior posts, pricing and fee transparency continues to be an omnipresent topic for federal and state enforcers – both as a policy issue and enforcement priority.   In this first installment in…

The Sweet Smell of Puffery

With summer in full swing, many people are thinking about sunscreen. As they compare typical selling points—including SPF levels, formulations, and water repellency—one company is focusing on a different selling point.…

Seventh Circuit Holds Text Messages Are Not Calls Under TCPA’s DNC Provision

Plaintiff-Appellant Seth Steidinger filed a class action against Defendant-Appellee Blackstone Medical Services alleging that Defendant repeatedly sent text messages despite Plaintiff allegedly sending repeated ​“STOP”…

Summer 2026 Autorenewal Roundup: NYC and Louisiana Enact New Regulatory Requirements

This summer, the automatic renewal landscape continues to heat up as New York City and Louisiana both added to the growing  patchwork of laws businesses need to consider when offering any subscription or other…

Cash App Pays Out to States in Multistate Settlement

Last week, 46 states led by Oregon and Texas settled a multistate investigation into Block, Inc., owner of Cash App, for $45 million relating to alleged state unfair and deceptive trade practice law violations related…