Ad Law Access
Going Geo-Loco: FTC Settles with Mobile Ad Network over Geolocation Collection
The FTC announced a settlement on Wednesday with mobile advertising company, InMobi Pte Ltd., concerning allegations that the company deceptively tracked the geolocation of hundreds of millions of unknowing consumers,…
Annual Advertising & Privacy Law Summit Attracts Industry Leaders to the Reopened Watergate Hotel
On June 8th attorneys from Kelley Drye’s advertising law practice hosted government officials and industry leaders at an advanced seminar on key issues in advertising, privacy, and consumer protection law. This year…
The Fountain of Youth May Not Be Stocked With Gin
A British hotel group recently introduced "Anti-aGin Gin," a gin that "rejuvenates the skin while you drink." The gin was marketed to people "who want to stay young but don’t want to give up alcohol.” The company…
Texas Settles with PayPal over Money Transfer App Advertising and Privacy Practices
On Friday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a settlement with PayPal, resolving allegations that its Venmo money transfer app violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act by failing to clearly disclose…
Federal Court Finds Amazon Liable for Kids’ In-App Purchases
Yesterday, a federal judge ruled that Amazon is liable for permitting unauthorized in-app purchases incurred by children. Amazon is the last in a series of actions brought by the FTC against third-party platforms…