Ad Law Access

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

FTC Moving Away From “Lax Enforcement” with Made in USA Claims

The FTC recently announced that glue maker, Chemence, paid a landmark $1.2 million settlement to resolve allegations that the company failed to comply with a 2016 Order regarding “Made in USA” claims. The 2016 Order…

Ad Law Access Podcast – Data Security 101

Our increased reliance on the Internet to conduct our daily affairs has thrust an additional spotlight on data security that much important. On another 101 edition of the Ad Law Access podcast, it will cover data…

Proposed NY Biometric Privacy Act Would Allow Private Right of Action

New York may become the latest state to allow consumers to sue companies for improperly collecting, retaining or using certain biometric data. Earlier this week, a bipartisan slate of state legislators (17 Democrats, 7…

Federal Trade Commission’s CBD Crackdown: Something Old and Something New

Kelley Drye

FTC’s CBD Crackdown: Something Old and Something New This week the FTC announced settlements with six companies accused of making a broad range of unsubstantiated health claims, including that CBD can treat cancer,…

2021 Will Bring Expanded Protections for Publicity and Privacy Rights Under New York Law

Earlier this month, New York’s governor, Andrew Cuomo, signed a bill[1] that makes significant amendments to New York’s Civil Rights Law, which codifies rights of publicity and privacy in the State. In addition to…