Ad Law Access Podcast

Providing updates and analysis on advertising, marketing, and privacy / data security law.

Vanguard Settles 13-State ESG Antitrust Suit

What does Vanguard’s $29.5 million settlement tell us about the growing legal and political fight over ESG investing? In this episode, we break down a first-of-its-kind agreement between Vanguard and 13 Republican…

State AGs Roll the Dice on Gaming

What happens when state AGs decide that predictive markets, casino apps, and loot boxes look a lot more like gambling than gaming? In this episode, we unpack a fast-moving wave of state enforcement as attorneys general…

Connecticut’s Privacy Report Highlights Rising Expectations for Businesses

Connecticut’s latest privacy enforcement report offers a clear warning: regulators expect privacy compliance programs to be operational, not just on paper. In this episode, we unpack what the state’s 2025 CTDPA…

Update on Wave of CEMA Lawsuits

A growing wave of class actions under Washington’s Commercial Electronic Mail Act is putting marketers on notice. In this episode, we break down the surge of more than 60 lawsuits challenging allegedly misleading email…

FTC’s Measuring Consumer Injuries and Benefits” Workshop - Key Takeaways

The FTC may be signaling a more data-driven approach to privacy and data security enforcement. In this episode, we break down key takeaways from the Commission’s recent workshop on how it evaluates consumer harms and…