Ad Law Access

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

In Pricing Case, California Court Determines Meaning of "Free" Shipping

In the Overstock.com case described in the post yesterday, the plaintiff also argued that Overstock’s representations that shipping was “free” or “only $2.95” violated California’s False Advertising Law because the…

FTC Settles With Android Mobile App Developer Over Material Omission About Data Collection

Yesterday, the FTC announced yet another privacy law enforcement action in the mobile arena. An Android mobile application developer has agreed to settle the Commission’s claims alleging that the application, which…

FTC Attempts to Sharpen the Blurred Lines of Native Ads at Workshop

Yesterday, the FTC held a workshop to discuss legal issues surrounding the blending of ads with other content in digital media — sometimes called “native advertising” or “sponsored content.” From a marketing…

Happy Birthday? FTC Commissioners Testify Before House Subcommittee as Commission Turns 100

Yesterday morning, the House Energy & Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held a hearing, “The FTC at 100: Where Do We Go From Here?” The Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Lee Terry…

Hacking Your…Oven? FTC Conducts Workshop on “Internet of Things”

Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held an information gathering workshop entitled the “ Internet of Things: Privacy & Security in a Connected World .” The purpose of the workshop was to explore consumer…