Ad Law Access

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

D.C. Attorney General Settles with Washington Commanders Over Misleading Deposits

Earlier this week, District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb settled one of two outstanding lawsuits against the Washington Commanders – this time over allegedly deceptive practices related to security…

State AGs and their Role in Class Actions

While it may be common knowledge for many that state attorneys general (State AGs) bring enforcement actions under state consumer protection laws, it is likely less well-known that the State AGs also serve a role under…

Mars Sues Agency Over Breach of Exclusivity Provisions

Negotiating exclusivity provisions in agency agreements can often be difficult. Companies want to broadly prevent agencies from working for competitors, while agencies are reluctant to cut off other sources of work. In…

Consumer Redress Amount Doesn’t Add Up

Back in October of 2021, the FTC announced a settlement with Resident Home, LLC and its CEO, Ran Reske, for deceptively advertising its DreamCloud brand mattresses as being made with 100% USA-made materials. The…

State AGs and Consumer Protection: What We Learned from … Ohio

Our State AG webinar series continues, this time with Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Chief of the Consumer Protection Section Melissa Wright. During our webinar, the Ohio AG’s office highlighted its consumer…