Ad Law Access

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

NAD Examines When Companies may be Liable for Consumer Reviews

We frequently get questions about whether companies can be held liable for claims that appear in consumer reviews. Although it’s clear that there are instances in which a company can be held liable if it has a…

White House Touts Artificial Intelligence (as FTC’s Chopra Flags AI Concerns)

This week, President Trump signed an executive order outlining a national plan to promote the development and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The order serves as the official launch of the…

Avoid a Misstep with Qualified “Made in USA” Claims: Class Action Against New Balance Leads to Proposed $750,000 Settlement

Most of our posts regarding “Made in USA” claims relate to FTC investigations and enforcement actions. Private plaintiffs, however, also closely watch those claims. For example, in 2018 plaintiffs filed a class action…

FDA Tightening Oversight of Dietary Supplement Industry

This morning, the FDA announced its intention to engage in greater oversight of the dietary supplement industry. The announcement also conveyed that the Agency had sent 12 warning letters and five advisory letters to…

AdTech Groups Seek California AG Clarification on CCPA Scope

Last week, five advertising and marketing trade associations jointly filed comments with the California Attorney General seeking clarification on provisions within the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). While…