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02.05.20

‘Krab Mix’ Claims Are Clawless, Court Rules

A deft use of the letter “k” enabled P.F. Chang’s China Bistro to dodge a false advertising lawsuit alleging it failed to serve customers real crabmeat.  


01.28.20

Influencer Post Lacked Necessary Disclosure, Says British Ad Authority

The British Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has cracked down on influencer advertising, finding that even if a company did not explicitly require the influencer to post on its behalf, the simple fact that the individual has a relationship with the brand still must be disclosed.


01.28.20

Beer Ads Up to Code, Self-Regulatory Body Concludes

A beer company’s ad campaign did not run afoul of the industry’s self-regulatory principles, the Code Compliance Review Board (CCRB, or the Board) of the Beer Institute recently determined.


01.28.20

Models’ False Ad Suit Against Strip Clubs Moves Forward

A Connecticut federal court refused to dismiss Lanham Act false advertising claims filed by a group of models against two strip clubs that used their images without permission.


01.28.20

Let the Games Begin: USOPC Releases Personal Sponsor Commitment

As the 2020 Tokyo Olympics draw nearer, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has released the much-anticipated Personal Sponsor Commitment (PSC).


01.22.20

Lawmakers Propose COPPA Expansion

A new bill introduced in the House of Representatives would update the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), broadening the existing statutory protections to include youth under the age of 16.


01.22.20

NARB: Customer Stories Should Come to an End

Reviewing two commercials featuring a “paid real customer story” where the individuals recounted an experience with Verizon Wireless service, the National Advertising Review Board (NARB) recommended that the ads be modified or discontinued.


01.22.20

JLo Character Hustles Into Court Over Publicity Rights

The inspiration behind the character portrayed by Jennifer Lopez in the 2019 film Hustlers has filed a $40 million publicity rights and defamation action against the production companies behind the movie.


01.22.20

Yelp Disclosures Cost Mortgage Broker $120K in FTC Deal

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) struck a deal with a mortgage broker who revealed personal information about consumers after they posted negative reviews of his service on Yelp.


01.14.20

New Year, New NAD Fees and Procedures

The National Advertising Division (NAD) started 2020 with updated fees and the announcement that new procedures would be implemented in the coming months.