Ad Law Access

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

Is that Flexibility We See in an FTC Order on Disease Claims?

On May 28, 2014, the FTC announced a settlement with the company that sells Lice Shield shampoos, leave-in sprays, and products to be applied to head gear. In the FTC’s view, the company did not possess adequate…

Hat Trick: FTC Announces Changes to Wool Labeling Rules

On Wednesday, the FTC announced amendments to the regulations under the Wool Products Labeling Act, which conform the regulations to the requirements of the Wool Suit Fabric Labeling Fairness and International…

FTC Sues Companies Over Fake News Sites and False Claims

No, we won’t share our tips to help you lose your belly this summer. But we will share some tips to help you stay out of court. Last week, the FTC sued a group of companies and their executives for false…

FTC Announces Changes to Fur Labeling Rules

Last week, the FTC approved amendments to the regulations under the Fur Products Labeling Act, which update the Fur Products Name Guide, incorporate provisions of the 2010 Truth in Fur Labeling Act, and harmonize the…

POM Wonderful LLC Raises the Stakes at the D.C. Circuit

On May 2, 2014, POM Wonderful LLC (“POM”) argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, urging it to overturn a Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) decision prohibiting POM from making disease-related…