Ad Law Access

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

Rules Impacting Marketing, Packaging, and Labelling of Consumer Boosters Clear OMB Hurdle

Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced in the Federal Register that July 7, 2015, is the effective date for new consumer booster marketing and labelling rules adopted in its September 2014…

FCC Extends Review of E-Reader Coalition Petition

Kelley Drye Telecommunications paralegal Jennifer Rodden contributed to this post. Earlier this year, a coalition of e-reader manufacturers (Amazon, Kobo and Sony Electronics) petitioned for waiver from the disabled…

Disabled Access Complaints Against Equipment Manufacturers and Providers of Advanced Communications Services Can Begin as Soon as the FCC Re-Opens

As of October 8, 2013, all advanced communication products and services offered in interstate commerce must be compliant (including products and services previously offered) with the Federal Communications…

E-Reader Coalition Seeks Waiver of Disabled Access Requirements

On August 1, 2013, the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC" or "Commission") released a Public Notice seeking comment by September 3, 2013 on a petition for waiver from the disabled access requirements filed by a…

The Importance of Identifying the Correct Relief in FTC Litigation

For nearly 30 years, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") has sought, and federal courts have awarded, monetary redress for consumers in actions brought under Section 13(b) of the Federal Trade Commission Act ("FTC…