Ad Law Access

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

10th Circuit Decision at Odds with FTC over “American Made” Claims

I Dig Texas and Creager Services both sell construction equipment called skid steer attachments. I Dig Texas urged customers to buy its products instead of Creager Services’ products by appealing to their sense of…

Company Complies with NARB Decision on Review Disclosures After FTC Intervenes

Smile Prep operates a website that provides reviews of clear aligners (or ​“invisible braces”) based on an ​“extensive five-point analysis.” Because Smile Prep’s sole source of revenue consists of commissions from some…

FTC Staff Doubles Down on Rejected Koscot Standard for Pyramiding Claims, Challenges DSSRC IDS Guidance

Over the past two years, we have seen FTC staff express its opinions on the state of the law in multiple ways. In December 2022, for example, staff issued its Health Products Compliance Guidance, intended to supersede…

Senate Confirms New FTC Commissioners Holyoak and Ferguson; Reconfirms Slaughter

After nearly a year without a Republican Commissioner after Christine Wilson’s resignation, the FTC will again have a full slate of five Commissioners – with two new Republican Commissioners in Melissa Holyoak and…

FTC Proposes Changes to COPPA Rule: What Businesses Need to Know

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to amend the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule (COPPA Rule). The COPPA Rule applies to operators of websites and online…