Ad Law Access

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

Big Little Material Omissions: Reese Witherspoon and Draper James Subject of Class Action Lawsuit

In April, Draper James – the clothing line of Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon – conducted a promotion for teachers, but ran into some communication issues along the way and is now the subject of a class action…

Ad Law Access Podcast: Materiality and Clear and Conspicuous Disclosures

On the latest episode of the Ad Law Access Podcast has a discussion on materiality and clear and conspicuous disclosures. For additional information see our new Advertising and Privacy Law Resource Center (…

Yoga Influencers’ Disclosures Show Limits of Flexibility

The Electronic Retailing Self-Regulation Program (or “ERSP”) recently announced a decision involving Alo Yoga’s influencer campaign. The decision centers around how the company’s influencers disclosed – or, in some…

DirecTV and FTC Face Off in Federal Court Over Deceptive Pricing Claims; FTC Seeking $4 Billion in Equitable Relief

A bench trial began this week to resolve allegations by the FTC that DirecTV misled millions of consumers about the actual costs of its subscriptions. According to the FTC, DirecTV should be required to pay $3.95…