Ad Law Access

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

Recently Commenced California Class Action May Impact Exposure Faced By Financial Institutions Involved With Federal Student Loans

If your company is one of the many companies that participates in originating, guaranteeing or servicing student loans made under the Federal Family Education Loan Program (“FFELP”) you should be aware of a recent…

FCC Says Calls to Current Customers are not "Telephone Solicitations" under the TCPA

In the past month, we've posted two entries ( here and here ) regarding court decisions interpreting the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (the "TCPA") in the context of mobile marketing campaigns. This morning, our…

Interview with David Vladeck, Director, FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection

The American Bar Association’s The Antitrust Source published an article, “Interview with David Vladeck, Director, FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection.” The in-depth interview examines Mr. Vladeck’s career as a litigator…

Twitter Launches the Promoted Tweets Platform

This week, Twitter unveiled “Promoted Tweets,” a platform that will allow advertisers to purchase key words that will link to their ads. Not only does the platform promise to be a significant source of revenue for…

Florida Attorney General Sues Company Over Free Trial Offer

Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum recently sued a company and its affiliates over allegations the companies enrolled consumers in a monthly subscription program without the consumers' knowledge or consent. The AG…