Ad Law Access

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

“Puerto Rico’s Favorite Pasta” Is Not NARB’s “Favorite” Claim Without Substantiation

The National Advertising Review Board (“NARB”) recently upheld an NAD decision regarding Goya Foods, Inc.’s claim, “ La Pasta Favorita de Puerto Rico ” or “Puerto Rico’s Favorite Pasta,” finding that the claim was not…

CCPA Draft Regulations: What to Know About Timing and Process

With the new CCPA draft regulations out, you may be wondering—how can I comment? What are the deadlines? When will the draft regulations be finalized and go into effect? This blog post summarizes the process and timing…

Section 13 (b)log: Business As Usual? FTC Practice in the Wake of Shire ViroPharma and Credit Bureau Center

The reach of Section 13(b) of the FTC Act – and the extent of the FTC’s enforcement authority -- has been a hotly-debated topic following the Third Circuit’s decision in Shire ViroPharma and the Seventh Circuit’s…

FTC Announces Settlement Over Fake Reviews

This week, the FTC announced a settlement with Sunday Riley Modern Skincare and its CEO, Sunday Riley, over allegations that company managers and employees posted fake reviews on Sephora.com. The FTC alleged that…

FTC Announces Settlement Over Fake Followers

In the world of social media, a person’s power is often measured in terms of followers. Because more followers generally means more reach, companies who engage influencers often base their compensation on this metric.…