Ad Law Access Podcast
Court Considers Vodka Influencers’ Posts
Two men – we’ll call them Mario and Alin – purchased Blue Ice Vodka based, in part, on social media posts in which various influencers suggested that the vodka was a “healthy product” that can help with personal…
FTC Updates Made in the USA Guidance
Last week, the FTC released an updated version of its Complying with the Made in USA Standard business guide. The heart of the guidance remains the same: if you expressly or implicitly state that a product is Made in…
State AGs Support FTC Enforcement Action Against Intuit
Last week, a coalition of 22 state AGs filed an amicus brief in support of a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) cease-and-desist order that prohibits tax software giant Intuit (the creator of TurboTax) from certain…
California “Junk Fee” Statute Now Fully In Play with New Twist from Last Minute Legislation
As we previously reported, the California AG’s office recently provided clarification through FAQs on the California “hidden fee” law that amended the Consumer Legal Remedies Act, SB 478. Those FAQs articulated the…
What Updates to the Health Breach Notification Rule Mean for Your Business
On July 29, 2024, the FTC’s revised Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR) takes effect. The Rule requires vendors of personal health records (PHRs) and related entities not covered by HIPAA to notify individuals, the…