Ad Law Access

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

NAD Determines that Pinterest Promotion Needs Disclosures

The NAD reviewed weight-loss success stories on Nutrisystem’s Pinterest board, and determined that the weight-loss claims featured atypical results. As we’ve posted before, the FTC’s Endorsement Guidelines state that…

Complaint Holds Wyndham Hotels Accountable for Alleged Data Security Flaws at Independent Franchisee Locations

On June 26, 2012, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) filed a lawsuit against global hospitality company Wyndham Worldwide Corporation and three of its subsidiaries (the “Defendants”) alleging that the companies…

Video Interview: Discussing Spokeo's FTC Settlement with LXBN TV

Following up on my post on the subject, last week I had the opportunity to speak with Colin O'Keefe of LXBN regarding Spokeo's $800,000 settlement with the FTC. In the brief interview, I explain what Spokeo does, how…

Spokeo Agrees to Pay $800,000 to Settle Charges of FCRA Violations

Today, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that Spokeo, Inc., an information broker that markets and sells detailed consumer data profiles, will pay $800,000 to settle FTC charges that it violated the Fair…

All Sides Appeal Initial Decision in FTC's POM Wonderful Action

We reported on May 23 on Chief Administrative Law Judge Chappell's initial decision in the FTC's action against POM Wonderful. On June 4, all parties filed notices of appeal. The FTC staff's notice states that it is…