Ad Law Access Podcast

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

35 State AGs Don’t Grok xAI, Issue Letter of Concern

A coalition of 35 state attorneys general sent a letter to leading generative AI developers expressing concern that companies are not sufficiently addressing explainable AI (xAI) and transparency in AI systems,…

Cat Fight Ends Up in Court

A messy battle in the self-cleaning litter box market has spilled into federal court. Meowant alleges that rival PetPivot enlisted TikTok influencers to post fake or misleading reviews claiming Meowant’s products…

AI Chatbots Face Rising Legal and Legislative Scrutiny

Regulators are stepping up scrutiny of AI chatbots and companion AI technologies, with state attorneys general pushing companies to strengthen safety measures for kids and California advancing the Leading Ethical AI…

Update on the Wave of CEMA Lawsuits

A growing wave of class actions under Washington’s Commercial Electronic Mail Act (CEMA) is putting email marketing practices under scrutiny — with plaintiffs alleging that misleading subject lines, like false urgency…

Center for Industry Self-Regulation Launches Institute for Responsible Influence

The Center for Industry Self-Regulation (CISR) has launched the Institute for Responsible Influence, a new initiative aimed at promoting ethical, transparent, and accountable practices in influencer marketing and…