Ad Law Access

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

FDA makes "Quantitative Summary of the Benefits and Risks of Prescription Drugs: A Literature Review" available for comment

On December 13, 2011, FDA announced the availability of a draft report entitled “Quantitative Summary of the Benefits and Risks of Prescription Drugs: A Literature Review” for public comment. The literature review was…

The FTC Offers Framework for Facial Recognition Technology

On December 8, 2011, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sponsored a workshop in Washington, D.C. to discuss the privacy implications of facial recognition technology. The web cast is available here . Facial recognition…

FSIS Delays Effective Date of New Meat Labeling Regulations

Responding to a letter from eight trade associations asking for more time to prepare for compliance, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), an agency within the Department of Agriculture, has decided to delay…

Republicans Block Cordray Nomination for CFPB Director

Yesterday, 45 Republican senators blocked a confirmation vote for former Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray to be the first director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Raj Date replaced Elizabeth…

FDA Proposes "Experimental Study of Comparative Direct-to-Consumer Advertising"

On December 9, 2011, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notice announcing that a proposal to collect information for a “Experimental Study of Comparative Direct-to-Consumer Advertising” had been submitted to…