Ad Law Access

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

California Bans PFAS “Forever Chemicals” in Clothing, Textiles, and Cosmetics

California joined the growing list of states to ban products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) when, on September 29th, Governor Newsom signed into law legislation prohibiting the so-called…

H&M Sued Over Sustainability Claims

Sustainability continues to be a hot topic in the fashion industry, both in ads and in lawsuits related to those ads. Last month, a plaintiff filed a proposed class action against H&M arguing that the company makes…

Man Sues Bass Pro Over Lifetime Guarantee on Socks

As heat waves spread across the country, many men are looking for opportunities to go without socks. (To those men, I might suggest a good pair of no-show socks but, like with other grooming tips, that’s beyond the…

Upcoming Price Gouging and Employee/HR Data Privacy Webinars

How To Protect Employee/HR Data and Comply with Data Privacy Laws Wednesday, July 20 As workforces become increasingly mobile and remote work is more the norm, employers face the challenge of balancing the…

Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against Allbirds Over Green Claims

Last year, we posted about a lawsuit against Allbirds alleging (among other things) that the company’s environmental claims – including claims about its “sustainable” practices, the “low carbon footprint” of its shoes,…