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02.25.20

Is #ad Going Away? – The FTC’s Endorsement Guidelines to Be Examined

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced it is seeking public comment on whether to make changes to its Endorsement Guides as part of its systematic review of all current FTC rules and guides.


02.19.20

Pay-for-Play Website Pays FTC Over Fake Reviews, Deceptive Rankings

Deceptive rankings and fake reviews triggered a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) action for a comparison shopping website—and a warning to other companies. 


02.19.20

Judge Denying Summary Judgment Promises Demonstration of Challenged Ad Claims for Jurors

A putative class action challenging advertising claims for skin care products will move forward after a California federal court judge denied the defendants’ motion for summary judgment.


02.19.20

Artist Sues Cannabis Company and Agencies Over Mural Used in Ads

Another copyright infringement lawsuit has been filed by an artist after a mural appeared in advertising, this time in a dispute involving a cannabis company.


02.19.20

Fantasy Sports Faces Reality of NY Court Ruling They Are Illegal Gambling

A New York law permitting interactive fantasy sports (IFS) is unconstitutional, an appellate court in the state has ruled, dealing a blow to the multimillion-dollar industry.


02.11.20

Instagram Claims Should Be Discontinued, NAD Recommends

Claims found in an Instagram post about an “on-the-go” dietary supplement should be discontinued, the National Advertising Division (NAD) recommended in a recent decision.


02.11.20

FDA Will Study Impact of Influencers on Drug Market

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced plans to consider the impact of influencers and payment disclosures on the prescription drug market with a pair of new studies.


02.11.20

Better Ads Standard for Videos of 8 Minutes or Less

The Coalition for Better Ads, a group of companies and international trade organizations that aims to improve consumers’ experience with online advertising, announced on February 5 that it has developed an international Better Ads Standard applicable to short-form videos.


02.11.20

Proposed Washington Gambling Law Changes Aimed at Keeping State Video Gaming Industry Around

In response to the Ninth Circuit’s decision in Kater v. Churchill Downs Inc., Washington State’s legislature is attempting to redefine what constitutes “illegal gambling games” within the meaning of the state’s Recovery of Money Lost at Gambling Act (RMLGA). Through ...


02.05.20

NAD Chews On Meal Kit Delivery Service Claims

A claim of “more flexibility” had adequate support, but other challenged claims—such as “more choice” and “Rated #1”—should be discontinued, the National Advertising Division (NAD) recommended in a case that involved the Relish Labs’ Home Chef ...