Ad Law Access

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

Wyndham Hits a Wall in Challenge to FTC Data Breach Authority

Earlier this week, a federal district court in New Jersey issued an opinion ruling on Wyndham Worldwide Corporation’s and three of its subsidiaries’ (collectively “Wyndham’s”) motion to dismiss, finding for the FTC…

Senate Overwhelmingly Confirms Terrell McSweeny to FTC

On Wednesday, the Senate, in a 95-1 vote (with Senator David Vitter (R-LA) abstaining), confirmed Terrell McSweeny as FTC Commissioner. Commissioner McSweeny testified before the Senate Commerce Committee in September…

FTC Charges Jerk.com with “Jerk-Like” Practices

Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it is charging the operators of the so-called social-networking personal reputation site “Jerk.com” for engaging in deceptive representations in violation of…

White House Objects to Commercial Use of President’s Photo

During a White House ceremony honoring the Boston Red Sox for the team’s recent World Series victory, David Ortiz took a picture of himself with President Obama. He later posted the picture on his Twitter feed .…

Mobile Enforcement Continues to be APPealing to the FTC

On March 28, 2014, the FTC announced two new mobile app settlements – with Fandango and Credit Karma – based on allegations that the companies failed to secure the transmission of consumers’ sensitive personal…