Ad Law Access

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

ICYMI: State AGs Support FTC’s Amendments on Auto-Renewals – but Have Suggestions

On June 23, 2023, a bipartisan coalition of 26 state attorneys general (AGs) submitted comments in support of the FTC’s amendments to the Negative Option Rule (Rule). Though the AGs assert that the FTC’s requirements…

New Endorsement Guides Include Big Changes, But Few Surprises

In May 2022, the FTC proposed changes to its Endorsement Guides. Among other things, those changes created more prescriptive disclosure requirements for endorsements, imposed various requirements for consumer reviews,…

Latest Made in USA Settlement Offers Lessons for Fashion Companies

This week, just a few days before the Fourth of July holiday, the FTC announced a settlement with three fashion companies (that operated together as a common enterprise) over patriotic claims that the companies made…

FTC Targets Publishers Clearing House “Dark Patterns” in Sweeping Order

Yesterday, the FTC announced an $18.5 million settlement with Publishers Clearing House (PCH), a marketing company known for using sweepstakes to sell magazine subscriptions. In its 52-page complaint, the FTC alleges…

Compliance with the INFORM Consumers Act – Find Resources Here

As we’ve written here, a brand new law governing online marketplaces and sellers takes effect TODAY, Tuesday, June 27. The new law (the Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers…