Ad Law Access

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

California AG Files Lawsuit Against Delta Airlines For Noncompliance With California's Online Privacy Law

Yesterday, the California Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Delta Airlines, Inc. (“Delta”), alleging that Delta violated California’s Online Privacy Protection Act by failing to post a privacy policy within…

Is CPSC the New "National Nanny?" Agency Files Third Lawsuit In Five Months Against Maker of Nap Nanny

On Wednesday, the CPSC filed an administrative complaint against Baby Matters, LLC, the manufacturer of Nap Nanny and Nap Nanny Chill infant recliners. The CPSC alleges there have been at least five deaths and over 70…

FCC Permits Confirmatory Opt-Out Texts Under TCPA

When consumers sign up to receive text messages and later request to opt-out, companies typically send a final message to confirm they've honored the request. Although that confirmation is a good practice and required…

CPSC Issues Long Awaited Rules on Testing

The CPSC just issued the final rule on testing and certification for children's products. The final rule, effective February 8, 2013, requires manufacturers, importers, and private labelers to test representative…

NAD Decision Addresses Promotional Pricing

We’ve posted several entries about lawsuits involving continuous sales and promotional pricing. (Click here and here, for examples.) This week, the NAD announced a decision involving similar issues. Lowes frequently…