Ad Law Access

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

FTC Initiative Promotes Advertising Literacy for Kids

The Federal Trade Commission has launched a multi-media campaign through the website www.admongo.gov to educate children and teens, ages 8 to 12, about advertising. With “tweens” becoming a larger and more important…

FTC Closes an Investigation Regarding Bloggers' Failure to Disclose Gifts

In previous posts, we noted that the FTC's new Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising contain numerous provisions that apply to messages in social media, such as blogs, word-of-mouth…

Interview with David Vladeck, Director, FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection

The American Bar Association’s The Antitrust Source published an article, “Interview with David Vladeck, Director, FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection.” The in-depth interview examines Mr. Vladeck’s career as a litigator…

FTC Holds Final Privacy Roundtable

On March 17, 2010, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held its third and final discussion from its roundtable series-Exploring Privacy. Panel topics focused on Internet Architecture and Privacy, Health Information,…

Ramirez and Brill Confirmed as FTC Commissioners

Late last night, the Senate unanimously confirmed Edith Ramirez and Julie Brill to fill the two vacant seats on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). 1 Ms. Ramirez will replace Republican Deborah Majoras, who stepped…