Ad Law Access

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

PETA Pulls Ad Featuring Unauthorized Image of Michelle Obama

Yesterday People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ("PETA") announced that it will pull ads featuring the likeness of first lady Michelle Obama. The image was used without Michelle Obama's permission and created the…

White House Asks Retailer to Take Down Ad Featuring the President

Last week, the White House asked Weatherproof to remove a Times Square billboard that featured President Obama wearing a Weatherproof jacket in front of the Great Wall of China. According to the White House, the…