It seems it’s not only the Biden administration that believes regulating “junk fees” is popular with voters. Minnesota joins California as states that have passed their own junk fee legislation. And given the number of other...more
Marketers understandably get excited when a celebrity is spotted using their product. It’s validation of all their efforts! Unfortunately, just because a celebrity has used the product – even if they have publicly posted...more
In addition to legal analysis, legislative developments, and some general whimsy, in this blog we highlight commentary from regulators and industry figures in the advertising law space. We had the opportunity to hear from...more
When it comes to advertising disputes, there are relatively few substantive decisions to inform best practices. The relevant law boils down to whether a claim constitutes “misleading or deceptive advertising,” which means...more
Mornings for advertising lawyers usually start slow – coffee in one hand and phone in the other while we glance at emails. Imagine our surprise the other morning when we saw that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had issued...more
3/29/2023
/ Advertising ,
Automatic Renewals ,
Cancellation Rights ,
Consent ,
Consumer Contracts ,
E-Commerce ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Marketing ,
ROSCA ,
Subscription Services ,
Terms and Conditions ,
Trial Plan
March Madness is upon us! Whether you’re filling out multiple brackets or studiously avoiding a certain co-worker because your team missed out, odds are you’re aware the annual men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments...more
Last week, we blogged about an environmental ESG NAD challenge brought by an advocacy group; this week features a blog about an animal welfare ESG NAD challenge also brought by an advocacy group.
The challenge was...more
3/3/2023
/ Advertising ,
Agricultural Sector ,
Consumer Product Companies ,
False Advertising ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Health Claims ,
Labeling ,
Marketing ,
NAD ,
NARB
If you have been to any kind of spa, beauty supply store or health food store in the past four years, chances are you have seen, if not purchased, a product with cannabidiol (CBD). The 2018 passage of the Farm Bill...more
Subscription marketing is on the rise with some predicting the subscription industry will more than double by 2025. This prediction is fueled partly by the pandemic, no doubt linked to people seeking more streaming services...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) announced on Oct. 13 a widespread enforcement action against deceptive endorsement practices. The Commission sent a Notice of Penalty Offenses to more than 700 companies,...more
The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) at the federal level, but in the nearly three years since then, little has changed from the perspective of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). From the start,...more
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced on December 17 that it has taken action against six sellers of CBD products. In case you need a refresher, CBD is a substance found in the cannabis plant that is widely touted...more
Being the best means continually building knowledge and pushing forward. And in a world of digital disruption, consumer marketers can’t afford to stumble. To navigate today’s most complex issues, thousands of subscribers read...more
11/18/2020
/ Advertising ,
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Cosmetics ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Dietary Supplements ,
Farm Bill ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Hemp ,
Hemp Cultivation ,
Hemp Related Businesses ,
Marketing ,
Product Labels