Ad Law Access

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

Court Approves $1.5 Million Settlement in Greenwashing Case

Last week, a California federal judge approved a $1.5 million settlement to a class of Rust-Oleum customers who accused the company of “greenwashing” by using terms like “non-toxic” and “Earth Friendly” on labels for…

Webinar: South Carolina Attorney General’s Office: Consumer Protection in South Carolina and IRS Regulations Affecting Consumer Protection Settlements 

Please join us for a webinar featuring special guest speakers South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and Assistant Deputy of the Consumer Protection Division Jared Libet, as they join Kelley Drye State Attorneys…

Trade Associations Urge Congress to Address Penny Shortage

Last week, a coalition of retail and restaurant trade associations sent a letter to leaders of congressional banking committees urging them to enact national legislation to allow them to round cash transactions to the…

NAD Addresses “List” Prices and “Limited Time” Offers

In recent years, there has been an increase in class action lawsuits alleging that companies are using artificially inflated “list” or “strikethrough” prices to mislead consumers into thinking they are getting a better…

AGs Fight to Keep Kids SAFE

Two state attorneys general took actions in September to protect kids by requiring businesses to, among other things, verify the ages of their users. Specifically, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sued certain…