Ad Law Access

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

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…

ADA-Compliance in the Digital Age

When companies think about their obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, most think about low-tech solutions like wheelchair ramps, elevators and handicapped parking spaces. New developments involving…

FTC Holds Seminar on Mobile Device Tracking

On February 19, 2014, the FTC hosted a public seminar on mobile device tracking, the first event in the FTC’s Spring Privacy Series on emerging consumer privacy issues. The seminar included a tutorial on how retail…