Ad Law Access Podcast

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

TaylorMade Accuses Callaway of Slinging Mud (Balls)

A golf industry rivalry has teed off in court. TaylorMade has sued competitor Callaway, alleging that sales representatives, ambassadors, and influencers conducted UV-light demonstrations suggesting TaylorMade golf…

Getting Ready to Use the DROP

California’s DELETE Request & Opt-Out Platform (DROP) is about to go live — and businesses that act as data brokers will need to be ready. DROP will serve as a one-stop mechanism for consumers to submit deletion…

NAD Decision Provides Guidance on #1 Claims

The National Advertising Division has weighed in on how advertisers can and cannot make “1+” claims — statements that imply consumers will get at least a certain quantity (e.g., “1+ hours of battery life”) — holding…

Ultra-Processed Foods and Consumer Protection - What We Learned from ... West Virginia

States are increasingly regulating ultra-processed foods (UPFs) — and West Virginia’s new law banning additives in school foods (with broader statewide application coming soon) offers a window into how consumer…

40 State AGs Urge Congress to Adopt Senate KOSA Bill

A bipartisan coalition of 40 state attorneys general has sent a letter urging Congress to pass the Senate’s Keeping Online Safe Act (KOSA), highlighting concerns about harmful online content, algorithmic amplification,…