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

FTC’s Auto Dealer Rule Promises Sweeping Industry Changes

On December 12, the FTC issued the Combating Auto Retail Scams Rule (“CARS Rule”) which will broadly regulate sales activities of motor vehicle dealers. Authorized by Congress through the Dodd-Frank Act and promulgated…

FTC Proposes Changes to Endorsement Guides with Expanded Liability and More Onerous Disclosure Requirements

In addition to announcing a new COPPA policy statement and related “crackdown” on children’s privacy issues (discussed here ) in its most recent open meeting, the FTC also proposed changes to the FTC’s Endorsement…

Big Little Material Omissions: Reese Witherspoon and Draper James Subject of Class Action Lawsuit

In April, Draper James – the clothing line of Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon – conducted a promotion for teachers, but ran into some communication issues along the way and is now the subject of a class action…

Ad Law Access Podcast: Materiality and Clear and Conspicuous Disclosures

On the latest episode of the Ad Law Access Podcast has a discussion on materiality and clear and conspicuous disclosures. For additional information see our new Advertising and Privacy Law Resource Center (…

Yoga Influencers’ Disclosures Show Limits of Flexibility

The Electronic Retailing Self-Regulation Program (or “ERSP”) recently announced a decision involving Alo Yoga’s influencer campaign. The decision centers around how the company’s influencers disclosed – or, in some…