Ad Law Access

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

New Decision Highlights Risks of Using Celebrities in Ads

Clients often ask us whether they can mention celebrities in their ad campaigns. A recent Seventh Circuit decision in Michael Jordan’s $5 million lawsuit against Jewel-Osco shows just how risky that can be. To…

Association of National Advertiser’s Advertising Law & Public Policy Conference - April 23-24

Join Partner John Villafranco at the Association of National Advertisers' Advertising Law & Public Policy Conference in Washington, DC on April 23-24. Mr. Villafranco's session, entitled "Class Actions and a Collision…

Lawsuit Filed Against Google Over Kids’ In-App Purchases

A class action lawsuit was filed last week in California against Google Inc., alleging that many apps in Google’s app marketplace permit children to make virtual purchases within the game without a parents’ knowledge…

FTC Judgment Adds to Growing Number of Medical Food Regulatory Actions

Kelley Drye

The Federal Trade Commission announced recently that it obtained a $2.2 million judgment against Wellness Support Network, Inc., and its two principals. The company claimed that its products, Diabetes Pack and Insulin…

The Hits Keep on Coming: New “Natural” Settlements and Filings

Two more food companies have reached settlements over “natural” claims. In a class action suit against Popchips, Inc., plaintiffs alleged that the maker of Popchips snacks misled consumers by labeling and promoting…