Ad Law Access Podcast
Is the FTC a Regulator? It Sure Seems to be Moving in that Direction
For the 26+ years I served at the FTC, the agency always described itself as a “law enforcement agency,” not a “regulator.” That’s because the FTC spent most of its resources on enforcing the FTC Act and other laws…
FTC and State AGs Can Continue Joint Case Over Fake Reviews
Fake reviews continue to be a hot topic in consumer protection. In 2022, we reported that six states and the Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against Roomster – a platform through which people can find rooms…
State AGs and Consumer Protection- What We Learned from….Tennessee
While seventeen new state attorneys general are now sworn in and getting settled into their offices across the country, consumer protection continues to be the top of their agenda. Enforcement continues to take shape…
Influencer’s Long Lashes Could Raise Ad Law Issues
Mikayla Nogueira is a 24-year-old beauty influencer with over 14 million followers on TikTok. At last count, that’s more than the number of followers we have at Ad Law Access, so she must be doing something right. (Or…
FTC Challenges Half-Baked “Made in USA” Claims
Instant Brands advertises that its Pyrex glass products are “Proudly Made in USA” and as “American as Apple Pie.” For many years, it appears that Instant Brands’ claims complied with the requirements set forth in FTC’s…