Ad Law Access

Updates on advertising law and privacy law trends, issues, and developments

A Peek Into The World Of NAD Director Laura Brett

Laura Brett became the director of the National Advertising Division in August 2017. Law360 published a Q&A session with Kelley Drye and Laura Brett that provides insight into the NAD, what we can expect in the…

Florida AG Files Complaint Against Restaurant for Allegedly Deceptive “Locally Sourced” and “Sustainable” Claims

Florida attorney general Pam Bondi filed a complaint last week against Icebox Cafe, L.C. alleging that the restaurant violated Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act by making misleading claims that its…

Why So BLU?: FTC Settles Privacy and Data Security Claims with Mobile Company; Fencing-In Relief Requires Consumer Opt-In to Data Sharing

Earlier this week, the FTC settled its case with BLU Products, Inc., a cell phone company the FTC claimed misled consumers about its privacy and data security practices. According to the agency, the company represented…

Be Careful When Marketing Around the Olympics

As consumers get ready to watch the 2018 Winter Olympic Games, some companies are getting ready to capitalize on the public enthusiasm. Many marketers want to incorporate Olympics-related themes – ranging from overt…

Think Your Prescription Drug Advertising is Beyond NAD’s Purview? NAD Disagrees.

Kelley Drye

Those of us who spend our days at the intersection of law and advertising of health products generally accept that the prescription drug world is a universe unto itself, overseen by the FDA pursuant to the Prescription…