Ad Law Access

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

FTC v. Bayer: The Good News

The Department of Justice recently filed a motion in federal court against Bayer Corporation over advertising for its probiotic supplement, Phillips’ Colon Health. The DOJ alleges that Bayer lacks the "competent and…

Ingredient Supplier Settles FTC Charges Related to Sponsored Trial

Earlier this week, the FTC announced a settlement with a company that supplies functional ingredients to food and dietary supplement sellers. According to the FTC, the company sponsored “a seriously flawed human…

The FTC Has Announced a Weight Loss Settlement … But Wait, Keep Reading

That the FTC has announced another weight loss settlement is no news at all. The FTC averages about six new weight loss orders per year. The new settlement, nevertheless, is notable as a reminder of the following…

FTC Releases a Second Order Requiring Preservation of Records from Clinical Trials

The FTC recently announced a settlement with the makers of Nopalea, a fruit drink derived from Nopal or “prickly-pear” cactus. The FTC alleges that the company and two individuals disseminated unsubstantiated claims…

FTC’s i-Health Settlement Features Evolving Substantiation and Fencing-In Standards

Kelley Drye

Earlier this week, the FTC announced that supplement marketers i-Health, Inc. and Martek Biosciences Corporation (the Companies) have agreed to settle charges of deceptive advertising for claiming that their…