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Updates on advertising and privacy law trends, issues, and developments from Kelley Drye's Advertising and Marketing practice. Please visit our award winning blog at https://adlawaccess.com.

Ad Law Access Podcast


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    California Privacy Agency Continues Enforcement Spree with Todd Snyder Settlement

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 6:51


    Aaron J. Burstein, Alexander I. Schneider On May 6, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) announced a settlement with Todd Snyder, Inc. over allegations that the men's retail brand violated CCPA rules on submission and fulfillment of privacy rights requests. Todd Snyder agreed to pay $345,178 and to modify its CCPA compliance program to resolve the case.

    Multistate Coalition Urges CFPB to Prioritize and Distribute Consumer Refunds

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 4:00


    Paul L. Singer, Abigail Stempson, Beth Bolen Chun, Andrea deLorimier Last week, Washington Attorney General Nick Brown, a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from ten other states, and the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation wrote the Consumer Protection Financial Bureau's Acting Director, Russell Vought, pressing the CFPB to issue ​“long-delayed restitution” to consumers allegedly harmed by a business offering online training for tech positions.

    State Attorneys General Share Consumer Protection Viewpoints in Chicago

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 7:57


    Paul L. Singer, Beth Bolen Chun, Abigail Stempson, Andrea deLorimier Twice a year, state attorneys general consumer protection staff gather to discuss consumer protection issues. Our state attorney general team was at the public sessions, attending and presenting on issues important to AGs. We first heard from NAAG's Todd Leatherman, Director, Center for Consumer Protection, and Brian Kane, Executive Director, as they explained the changes to the format this year resulting from interest from the public. These conferences are now accepting input from the public on panel topics, and NAAG extended the public's attendance from half a day to a full day. As Kane put it, part of the benefits of these conferences is ​“between the panels” allowing people from AG offices and the public to have conversations in person.

    How Long Do You Have to Comply with an NAD Decision?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 3:30


    Gonzalo E. Mon If you lose a case before NAD and NAD recommends that you stop making certain claims, how long do you have to stop making them? Although there's no clear answer, a recent decision provides some guidance on what NAD expects.

    FTC Extends Compliance Deadline for Negative Option or "Click to Cancel" Rule, but Indicates Intent to Enforce as Written in July

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 4:03


    Donnelly L. McDowell, Aaron J. Burstein, Beth Bolen Chun Late Friday, the FTC announced that the Commission had voted 3-0 to extend the compliance deadline for the to-be-effective provisions of the Negative Option Rule, formerly known as the ​“Click to Cancel Rule.” While the Ferguson-led FTC appears to no longer embrace the Khan era branding of ​“click to cancel,” more importantly, it appears that all of the provisions of the Rule will take effect as written in July, barring court action in pending litigation.

    California Senate Public Safety Committee Advances Pro-Business Amendment to CIPA

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 5:43


    Alysa Z. Hutnik, Alexander I. Schneider, Meaghan M. Donahue On April 29, 2025, the Senate Public Safety Committee voted 6-0 to advance legislation that would exempt processing of personal information for a commercial business purpose from coverage by the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA). Three years after extensive wiretapping litigation first emerged targeting the use of website pixels or similar technologies, the amendment could mark the end of the road for a large swath of wiretap litigation in the state and potentially nationwide.

    NAD Decision Focuses on Influencer, in Addition to the Brand

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 2:17


    Gonzalo E. Mon Earlier this month, we posted about a decision in which NAD determined that influencer Brittany Mahomes had not adequately disclosed her relationship to Skims Body – a fashion brand that specializes in underwear and loungewear – in various Instagram posts. This week, NAD announced another decision related to the same campaign. This second inquiry was directed towards 1Up Sports Marketing, who represents Mahomes.

    Washington Supreme Court Expands Scope of Anti-Spam Law

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 3:10


    Gonzalo E. Mon Two years ago, we posted about a proposed class action lawsuit that accused Old Navy of spamming consumers with emails that included false or misleading information about the duration of sales. For example, the complaint alleged that the retailer advertised that a sale would only last one week, even though the sale continued the following week.

    New Jersey Attorney General Sues Discord Over Youth Privacy Practices

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 5:28


    Paul Singer, Beth Chun, Abigail Stempson, Andrea deLorimier Last week, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced a lawsuit against Discord, Inc., a popular messaging application provider, for allegedly misleading parents about the efficacy of its safety controls and obscuring risks facing children on the application.

    The Bulk Data Access Rule- What Advertisers Need to Know

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 15:43


    Aaron J. Burstein, Alysa Z. Hutnik, Leah Plagge Rabkin On April 11, the Department of Justice issued an extensive set of FAQs on its Bulk Data Access Rule and advised that it ​“will not prioritize civil enforcement actions against any person for violations” of the Rule through July 8, 2025, ​“so long as the person is engaging in good faith efforts” to comply with the Rule. (DOJ refers to the ​“Data Security Program” or ​“DSP.” We refer to ​“the Rule” to emphasize that it is a legally binding regulation with obligations that extend beyond data protection.)

    Multiple Bites at the Apple over AI Claims

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 3:16


    Gonzalo E. Mon When Apple announced the iPhone 16 last year, it advertised that it would be ​“the first iPhone built for Apple Intelligence.” Apple touted several AI features and advertised that Apple Intelligence is ​“Available Now.” In reality, some features – including Priority Notifications, Image Generation, and the ChatGPT integration into Siri and Writing Tools – were not available at the time of launch. A disclosure at the bottom of the Apple Intelligence page explained: ​“Some features will become available in software updates in the coming months.”

    The Countdown for Compliance with California's "Truth in Recycling" Law Begins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 3:25


    Katie Rogers, Gonzalo E. Mon In 2021, California enacted the SB 343 – ​“Truth in Recycling Law” – which generally prohibits companies from using the ​“chasing arrows” symbol or otherwise implying that a product or package is recyclable, unless the product or package is considered recyclable pursuant to specific criteria developed by the state's Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery.

    NAD Decision Addresses Review Claims

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 3:14


    Gonzalo E. Mon Yesterday, we posted about a decision in which P&G challenged claims that Rascals made about the absorption capabilities of its diapers. Rascals also advertised: ​“210,000+ 5-star reviews of Rascals Products.” P&G thought something about that claim smelled funny and challenged that, too

    Florida Sues Snap Using New Social Media Law and Old UDAP Theories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 7:22


    Paul L. Singer, Beth Bolen Chun, Abigail Stempson, Andrea deLorimier Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sued Snap, Inc., the operator of the social media platform Snapchat, this week for violations of Florida's HB 3 (§§ 501.1736–.1738, Fla. Stat. (2024)) and the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA). The complaint alleges that Snapchat is a covered social media company under HB 3 because the app features allegedly addictive features that unfairly harm its users. The suit further asserts that Snap has violated that statute by permitting 13-15 year olds to obtain accounts inappropriately.

    NAD Decision Addresses Torture Tests

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 3:13


    Gonzalo E. Mon Rascals advertises that the Hydrolock Core in its diapers ​“holds up to 25 x its weight” and ​“absorbs 15 x its weight.” P&G thought that claim was full of crap and filed a challenge before the NAD, arguing that Rascals supported its claims with tests that didn't mirror real-world use. NAD's decision holds valuable lessons for advertisers across industries.

    NAAG Attorney General Symposium 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 5:47


    Paul L. Singer, Beth Bolen Chun, Abigail Stempson, Andrea deLorimier Last week, the Kelley Drye State AG team attended the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) Attorney General Symposium. The panels included a number of topics of importance to state attorneys general including cell phone jamming in prisons, social engineering or ​“pig butchering” scams, human trafficking, youth and young adult mental health especially pertaining to student athletes, cannabis legislative trends and enforcement, and disaster preparedness and response. In addition, below we've highlighted some of the other topics discussed by AGs.

    Shein Faces Class Action Over Influencer Posts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 3:22


    Gonzalo E. Mon A recent class action asks how it's possible that a Chinese company, with allegedly ​“no fashion designers or background, selling flea-market quality clothes, became a giant in the fast-fashion industry in the US?” The answer, according to the complaint, ​“is simple: undisclosed endorsements on social media.” In this case, the plaintiffs allege that Shein engages influencers to promote its products without disclosing their relationships to the company.

    Jury Awards Tea Drinkers $2.36 Million in Made in USA Dispute

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 3:59


    Gonzalo E. Mon, Christie Grymes Thompson In 2020, plaintiffs filed a class action complaint in California federal court against Bigelow Tea, alleging that the company falsely represents that its teas are made in the United States, when the tea leaves are actually grown and processed abroad. Among other things, the plaintiffs pointed to Bigelow's use of term ​“Manufactured in the USA” on the backs of certain packages.

    Mark Meador Confirmed as Newest Republican FTC Commissioner

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 4:18


    Donnelly L. McDowell, Ioana Gorecki Today, the Senate confirmed Mark Meador as the newest Republican commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission with a 50-46 vote along party lines. Meador's confirmation solidifies a Republican majority on the Commission, following the recent dismissals of Democratic commissioners Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Kelly Slaughter by President Trump, which we covered previously.

    FCC Issues One-Year Limited Waiver of New TCPA Consent Revocation Rule

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 6:59


    Alysa Z. Hutnik, Jennifer Rodden Wainwright On April 7, 2025, the FCC's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) released an order announcing a one-year delay of a new implementing rule for the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) related to consumers' ability to revoke consent to receive autodialed and/or prerecorded calls and texts. The order was issued just days before the rule was scheduled to take effect on April 11. Below we summarize CGB's action and explain what it means for businesses going forward.

    NAD Reviews More Influencer Posts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 2:46


    Gonzalo E. Mon As part of its on-going monitoring of influencer campaigns, NAD recently launched an inquiry to assess whether influencers Brittany Mahomes and Lana Del Rey had adequately disclosed their relationship to Skims Body – a fashion brand that specializes in underwear and loungewear – in various Instagram posts.

    State AGs Support Effort to Revive TCPA 1:1 Consent Rule

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 5:16


    Paul L. Singer, Alysa Z. Hutnik, Beth Bolen Chun, Abigail Stempson, Jennifer Rodden Wainwright On March 17, a bipartisan group of attorneys general from 27 states and the District of Columbia filed an amicus brief in the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals in support of the National Consumer Law Center's proposed petition for rehearing en banc of the court's decision to overturn the FCC's so-called ​“one-to-one” consent rule for telemarketing calls and texts under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The rule, intended to address what the FCC called the ​“lead generator loophole,” would have amended the definition of ​“prior express written consent” by requiring a consent agreement to be specific to ​“no more than one identified seller” and be ​“logically and topically associated with the interaction that prompted the consent.”

    Auto-Renewal 2025 Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 9:51


    Beth Bolen Chun, Salim Rashid, Gonzalo E. Mon Businesses offering subscriptions or other ongoing services continue to face a growing, and increasingly complex, patchwork of state auto-renewal laws (ARLs). 2025 brings a fresh wave of developments across the states. In addition to newly introduced and enacted ARL legislation this session, a number of state laws are now in effect as of January 1, 2025. Together, these proposed and new laws reflect a continued trend toward more prescriptive disclosure, notice, and cancellation requirements, with each state introducing its own unique take.

    Fraud Prevention, Worker Protection, and Fighting Alleged Big Tech Censorship: A Roundup of the New FTC's Agenda after the First 50 Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 7:37


    Donnelly McDowell, Ioana Gorecki Yesterday, we covered President Trump's firing of Democratic FTC Commissioners Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Slaughter and explored whether a two-member Commission constitutes a quorum for the agency to take formal action. Today, we take a look at the FTC's first 50 days under Chair Andrew Ferguson, reflecting on key developments and early insights relating to the agency's consumer protection agenda. So far, the FTC has issued several business blog posts, formed two new task forces, initiated information-gathering efforts, and announced three new enforcement actions. While the new Commission leadership continues to shape its priorities, early indications suggest a strong focus on combating consumer fraud and scrutinizing content censorship practices by large technology companies.

    NAD Considers Whether "Number 1" Claims Can be Qualified

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 2:52


    Gonzalo E. Mon DREO advertises that it is the ​“No. 1 Fan and Heater Brand” in the United States. Lasko, a competitor, thinks that it is, in fact, the ​“number 1” brand in both of those categories. Because there can't be two ​“number 1” brands, Lasko filed a challenge before the NAD to dispute its competitor's claims.

    Texting Lawsuits in Washington - A Reminder About State Laws

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 3:44


    Alysa Hutnik, Laura Riposo VanDruff, Jennifer Rodden Wainwright Most businesses that send texts to their target audiences are focused on compliance with the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) – and understandably so, given the explosion in class action litigation stemming from the TCPA's private right of action. However, outreach to consumers by phone, including texting, can also come under scrutiny under a patchwork of state laws, many of which have unique nuances that create compliance challenges.

    Amazon Hit With Greenwashing Lawsuit

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 5:34


    Katie Rogers, Gonzalo Mon Last week, consumers in four states filed a proposed class action against Amazon, accusing the company of greenwashing by misleading consumers about the sustainability of the company's Amazon Basics line of paper products. The 123-page complaint covers a lot of ground, but here are some of the key allegations

    Can Two FTC Commissioners of the Same Party Constitute a Quorum

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 5:48


    President Trump fired the two Democratic members of the Federal Trade Commission, Commissioners Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Kelly Slaughter. President Trump's action leaves Chair Andrew Ferguson (R) and Commissioner Melissa Holyoak (R) as the only two members of the Commission, which has many wondering: can the FTC take formal action by a 2-0 vote cast by members of the same party? Can Trump refuse to appoint new Democratic members? What happens next for Commissioners Bedoya and Slaughter? See the blog post from John E. Villafranco and Andrea deLorimier: https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access/can-two-ftc-commissioners-of-the-same-party-constitute-a-quorum Podcast hosted by Simone Roach

    NAD Combs Through #1 Claims

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 3:38


    Gonzalo Mon Simpler Hair Color (or ​“SHC”) advertises that its products are ​“Rated #1 Men's Hair Color” and ​“Rated #1 Men's Hair & Beard Color” based on ​“Trustpilot​.com verified reviews.” Combe, a competitor, challenged the #1 claims before the NAD, arguing that the claims are unsubstantiated because Trustpilot doesn't have a ​“Men's Hair Color” category and that SHC is not listed as #1 in any actual Trustpilot category.

    Firings of Democratic Commissioners Leave FTC In Flux and Tee Up Revisiting of Humphrey's Executor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 5:11


    As news hit that President Trump fired the two remaining Democratic FTC Commissioners Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Slaughter, many questions abound. Would Commissioners Bedoya and Slaughter contest the dismissals? (The answer there appears to be an emphatic yes – with both issuing statements last night to that effect.) Another question: what will this mean for day-to-day operations at the Commission, including the ability for the FTC to continue to bring actions with only two commissioners of the same party, an issue my colleagues cover in a separate post here. Perhaps the biggest question – with implications far beyond our day-to-day advertising and privacy worlds – is whether the Supreme Court will overturn its 1935 decision in Humphrey's Executor, a decision that forms the longstanding constitutional basis for independent agencies like the FTC, Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), amongst others. As a refresher, in Humphrey's Executor, the Supreme Court upheld the insulation of FTC Commissioners from removal by the President at will – finding that the Constitution permits Congress to create expert independent agencies led by a group of principal offers removable only for cause.

    New York State AG Settles with School Calendar App, Saturn

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 6:49


    New York Attorney General Letitia James reached a settlement with app developer Saturn Technologies following an investigation into the company's privacy practices. Saturn's calendar app, marketed to high school students, promised an exclusive community but allegedly failed to deliver on its security claims. The settlement includes a $200,000 payment, stricter privacy safeguards, and marketing compliance requirements. In this episode of the Ad Law Access Podcast, your host Simone Roach delivers insights from Alysa Z. Hutnik, Paul L. Singer, Beth Bolen Chun, and Abigail Stempson, who break down the key takeaways from the AG's action. With teen privacy and social media under increasing scrutiny, this case underscores the importance of transparency in data collection, user verification, and marketing practices. Blog post here: https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access/new-york-ag-settles-with-school-calendar-app-saturn

    State AGs and Consumer Protection- What We Learned From … Michigan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 7:02


    What's going on with Michigan's consumer protection statute? How does the Michigan Attorney General's Office operate, and what are its enforcement priorities? In this episode of the Ad Law Access Podcast, your host Simone Roach delivers insights from Paul L. Singer, Abigail Stempson, Beth Bolen Chun, and Andrea deLorimier, based on their recent blog post recapping their recent webinar with Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's discussion on these key topics: https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access/state-ags-and-consumer-protection-what-we-learned-from-michigan With potential changes to Michigan's consumer protection laws and new enforcement priorities on the horizon, this is an important listen for businesses navigating regulatory risks in the state.

    What's Next for the Green Guides? Insights from Commissioner Holyoak's Remarks at CPG

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 2:34


    Contact: Caroline T. Schmitz, Gonzalo E. Mon, Katie Rogers Hosted by Simone Roach Green marketing is very much in vogue, and so is suing companies over their green marketing. If you want to avoid those suits, you should generally start by looking at the FTC's Green Guides. But a lot has changed since the Green Guides were last updated in 2012, so they don't always provide clear answers to today's questions. In 2022, the FTC started the process of updating the Green Guides, but the new version hasn't come out yet. What can we expect under the new administration? FTC Commissioner Melissa Holyoak was one of the keynote speakers at last week's Consumer Brands Association annual CPG Legal Forum. During her presentation, Commissioner Holyoak touched on the status of the Green Guides. She highlighted that there have significant technological improvements since the Green Guides were updated in 2012 and noted that any updates need to take those improvements into account, as well as leave room for technological updates that will likely happen in the future.

    NAD Holds Celebrity Social Media Posts Need Disclosures

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 3:12


    From Gonzalo Mon: Under the FTC's Endorsement Guides, influencers and celebrities have to disclose any material connection they have to the brands they promote ​“when a significant minority of the audience for an endorsement does not understand or expect the connection.” That leaves open the possibility that there are instances in which a connection is so obvious to almost everyone, that it doesn't need a disclosure. A pair of recent NAD cases show just how narrow that exception is. As part of its ongoing routine monitoring program, NAD found various social media posts in which Kevin Hart promoted Fabletics, an athletic apparel brand. NAD questioned whether Hart had adequately disclosed his relationship to the company in those posts. While previous NAD challenges involving influencers were targeted solely at the companies, here, NAD brought two separate challenges – one against Fabletics and one against Hart himself.

    FTC Takes Step to End “Tyranny of Big Tech” with RFI

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 7:44


    Aaron J. Burstein and Laura Riposo VanDruff: As its first policy initiative under Chair Andrew Ferguson, the FTC announced a Request for Information (RFI) ​“to better understand how technology platforms deny or degrade users' access to services based on the content of their speech or affiliations, and how this conduct may have violated the law.” The premise of the RFI is that ​“technology platforms” – which include a wide variety of ​“internet services” – ​“deny or degrade (such as by ​“demonetizing” and ​“shadow banning”) users' access to services based on the content of the users' speech or their affiliations, including activities that take place outside the platform,” which the RFI refers to as ​“adverse actions.” The RFI solicits comments from consumers who have experienced limits on the ​“ability to share . . . ideas or affiliations freely and openly,” including from ​“current and former employees of technology platforms” who may have knowledge of platforms' motivations behind their decisions and policies.

    CPPA Drives Home Enforcement Priorities in CCPA Settlement with Honda

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 7:53


    Hosted by Simone Roach from a blog post from Aaron J. Burstein, Alysa Z. Hutnik, Alexander I. Schneider, and Meaghan M. Donahue On March 12, 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) announced a settlement with American Honda Motor Co., resolving allegations that the company violated the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and requiring Honda to pay a $632,500 fine. The announcement marks the Agency's most far-reaching enforcement action, and the first to stem from the CPPA's July 2023 announcement that it was reviewing the data privacy practices of connected vehicle manufacturers and related technologies.

    NARB Disagrees with NAD on who the ​“Big Guys” Are

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 3:29


    Gonzalo E. Mon Last year, T-Mobile ran a commercial in which Snoop Dogg breaks down Patrick Mahomes' ​“top three plays of the day” with additional commentary from influencer Kai Cenat. Mahomes scrambles into a T-Mobile store with a ​“little shimmy, shimmy shake” (like he's chasing an ice cream truck), holds up an iPhone 16 Pro ​“like a baby lion,” and then takes T-Mobile's savings and ​“calls it a day.” Snoop tells the audience that families who use T-Mobile can save 20% a month ​“versus the other big guys.” https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access/narb-disagrees-with-nad-on-who-the-big-guys-are#:~:text=Accordingly%2C%20NAD%20held%20that%20T,category%20with%20significant%20market%20shares.

    Connecticut's "Shrinkflation" Legislation- Expanding State AG's Price Gouging Authority for Shrinking Product Sizes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 6:42


    Paul L. Singer, Abigail Stempson, Beth Bolen Chun, and Andrea deLorimier As we've discussed previously, price gouging has been a focus for enforcers in the past few years, and 2025 is proving no different. In the past month alone, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that the California DOJ has opened active investigations into price gouging in the aftermath of the Los Angeles fires (and Los Angeles county increased its penalty for price gouging to $50,000 per violation), New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a warning against price gouging for eggs and poultry amid the national bird flu outbreak, and Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin sued Capital City Tree Service for price gouging allegations stemming from severe weather events in the state. This week, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joined the fray by proposing price gouging legislation that, if passed, would put a novel spin on his state's continued fight against price gouging. https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access/connecticuts-shrinkflation-legislation-expanding-state-ags-price-gouging-authority-for-shrinking-product-sizes#:~:text=According%20to%20Attorney%20General%20Tong,do%20not%20also%20reduce%20price.

    Washington AG's Bark Has Some Bite

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 5:21


    Paul L. Singer, Abigail Stempson, Beth Bolen Chun, John Quaglino Washington Attorney General Nick Brown announced that his office had reached a resolution in its nearly two-year lawsuit against Puppyland, a local pet store that sells and provides financing for (you guessed it) puppies, for claims of unfair and deceptive practices in sales and marketing in violation of the state Consumer Protection Act (CPA). The AG's Office and Puppyland have entered into a consent decree under which the company will pay $3.75 million by the end of June 2026 and will be subject to new requirements in how it markets and sells puppies in Washington.

    AGs Ask Congress to Take Further Action on ORC

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 3:19


    f you have been following our blogs, it should be no surprise that the Attorneys General remain focused on combatting Organized Retail Crime (ORC) using available state and federal tools. The Attorneys General of Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, and South Carolina co-led a bipartisan letter joined by 34 other Attorneys General (AGs) to encourage Congress to help ​“combat the nationwide organized retail crime epidemic” as retailers across the country have been forced to close stores due to financial losses and physical dangers from crime. These store closures, the AGs explain, often result in underrepresented communities losing access to necessary consumer goods. https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access/ags-ask-congress-to-take-further-action-on-orc Paul L. Singer, Beth Bolen Chun, Abigail Stempson

    Privacy, Consumer Protection, and State AG Enforcement Action- What to Expect in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 6:01


    Comprehensive state privacy laws are the ​“new normal.” Comprehensive state privacy legislation is unlikely to slow down any time soon. In the first few weeks of 2025 alone, nineteen comprehensive privacy bills were introduced across ten states. As more states endeavor to jump on the privacy bandwagon, consumer protection offices will no doubt begin to ramp up education and enforcement efforts. https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access/privacy-consumer-protection-and-state-ag-enforcement-action-what-to-expect-in-2025 Paul L. Singer, Christopher S. Tarbell, and Meaghan M. Donahue

    Multistate Coalition Files Amicus Brief Warning Against Efforts to Dismantle the CFPB

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 4:12


    Paul L. Singer, Abigail Stempson, Beth Bolen Chun, and Andrea deLorimier A coalition of all 23 democratic attorneys general filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland warning against efforts by the Trump Administration to defund and disband the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The brief comes in the wake of the outgoing CFPB's call for state action, in a foreshadowing of events to come. In their brief, the coalition, co-led by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New York Attorney General Letitia James, argues that the administration's efforts to eliminate the CFPB will harm consumers by preventing them from utilizing the CFPB's robust complaint reporting system to raise issues of fraud or deception. https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access/multistate-coalition-files-amicus-brief-warning-against-efforts-to-dismantle-the-cfpb

    DOJ Provides Guidance on Website Accessibility Programs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 4:30


    The DOJ has released new guidance on website accessibility programs, outlining key steps organizations should take to ensure compliance with the ADA. This episode breaks down the recommendations, including setting clear policies, regular testing, and vendor accountability. Read more: https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access/doj-provides-guidance-on-website-accessibility-programs#:~:text=The%20DOJ%20recommends%20that%20entities,warranties%3B%20(4)%20require%20vendors #ADA #WebsiteAccessibility #DOJGuidance #DigitalCompliance #KelleyDrye

    A Respondent's Wishlist- 10 Changes Businesses Would Like to See From the New FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 14:57


    Hosted by Simone Roach, this episode breaks down ten things we, as counsel to the business community, would like to see from the agency under Chair Andrew Ferguson: https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access/a-respondents-wishlist-10-changes-businesses-would-like-to-see-from-the-new-ftc-bureau-of-consumer-protection #FTC #RegulatoryChanges #ConsumerProtection #BusinessLaw #FederalOversight #KelleyDrye

    State AGs Double Down on DEI (and ESG)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 4:26


    State AGs Double Down on DEI (and ESG) Republican state attorneys general are ramping up their scrutiny of corporate DEI and ESG policies. In this episode, we discuss recent letters sent by state AGs to major financial institutions and Costco, challenging diversity initiatives and climate commitments. Read the full analysis from Paul Singer, Abigail Stempson, and Beth Bolen Chun on the Ad Law Access blog: https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access/state-ags-double-down-on-dei-and-esg Hosted by Simone Roach

    NAD Decision Addresses Gifting to Influencers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 4:55


    Revolve, a fashion e-commerce brand, recently faced scrutiny from the National Advertising Division (NAD) over influencer disclosures in its gifting program. In this episode, Gonzalo Mon unpacks NAD's findings and what they mean for influencer marketing. NAD's decision raises key compliance concerns under the FTC's Endorsement Guides, from unclear disclosure instructions to the effectiveness of hashtags like #giftedbyrevolve. We'll explore why NAD found Revolve's approach insufficient, how brands can improve influencer agreements, and why clear, unmistakable disclosure language matters. Read the full analysis from Gonzalo Mon on the Ad Law Access blog: https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access/nad-decision-addresses-gifting-to-influencers Hosted by: Simone Roach

    P&G Accused of Greenwashing and Creating "Frankenforests"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 5:34


    Is P&G's sustainability messaging misleading consumers? A new class action lawsuit accuses Procter & Gamble of greenwashing, alleging that its "Keep Forests as Forests" campaign and "Protect-Grow-Restore" promises don't hold up under scrutiny. The case claims that P&G's Charmin toilet paper is sourced from clear-cut boreal forests, with replanting efforts creating so-called "Frankenforests"—single-species tree plantations treated with chemical herbicides. The lawsuit also challenges P&G's use of FSC and Rainforest Alliance logos, arguing that they mislead consumers about the company's sustainability efforts. Plaintiffs cite violations of the FTC's Green Guides, shareholder criticism, and competitor practices as key factors in their claim. Read the full analysis here: https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access/p-g-accused-of-greenwashing-and-creating-frankenforests#:~:text=Earlier%20this%20month%2C%20a%20group,following%20through%20with%20its%20sustainable Hosted by: Simone Roach Blog by: Katie Rogers & Gonzalo Mon Stay Informed on Green Marketing & Sustainability Claims: - Ad Law Access Blog: https://www.kelleydrye.com/subscribe - Ad Law News Newsletter: https://www.kelleydrye.com/subscribe - Advertising & Privacy Law Resource Center: https://www.kelleydrye.com/advertising-and-privacy-law - All Kelley Drye Ad Law Links: https://linktr.ee/KelleyDryeAdLaw - Kelley Drye Team: https://www.kelleydrye.com/practices/advertising-and-marketing

    New Year, New Health Privacy Law? – What You Need To Know About NYHIPA

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 8:49


    A New York health privacy law has moved quickly through both chambers of the state legislature and is up for review by Governor Kathy Hochul. The New York Health Information Privacy Act (“NYHIPA”) bears striking resemblance to similar laws in Washington, Nevada, and Connecticut, but also adopts novel provisions that could make this one of the most stringent privacy laws on the books in the U.S. https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access/new-year-new-health-privacy-law-what-you-need-to-know-about-nyhipa Alysa Hutnik ahutnik@kelleydrye.com (202) 342-8603 www.kelleydrye.com/people/alysa-z-hutnik Aaron Burstein aburstein@kelleydrye.com (202) 342-8671 www.kelleydrye.com/people/aaron-j-burstein Chris Tarbell ctarbell@kelleydrye.com (202) 342-8813 https://www.kelleydrye.com/people/christopher-s-tarbell Alex Schneider aschneider@kelleydrye.com (202) 342-8634 www.kelleydrye.com/people/alexander-i-schneider Meaghan Donahue mdonahue@kelleydrye.com (202) 945-6622 www.kelleydrye.com/people/meaghan-m-donahue Subscribe to the Ad Law Access blog - www.kelleydrye.com/subscribe Subscribe to the Ad Law News Newsletter - www.kelleydrye.com/subscribe View the Advertising and Privacy Law Resource Center - www.kelleydrye.com/advertising-and-privacy-law Find all of our links here linktr.ee/KelleyDryeAdLaw Hosted by Simone Roach

    Eleventh Circuit Vacates TCPA 1 - 1 Consent Rule

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 10:11


    On January 24, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued a ruling which vacated the so-called ​“one-to-one” consent requirement for marketing calls and texts adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in its implementing rules for the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). In its ruling, the court held that the rule adopted by the FCC exceeded the agency's statutory authority because it conflicted with the plain meaning of ​“prior express consent” in the TCPA. Below we summarize the court's ruling and explain what it means for businesses going forward. https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access/eleventh-circuit-vacates-tcpa-11-consent-rule Alysa Hutnik ahutnik@kelleydrye.com (202) 342-8603 www.kelleydrye.com/people/alysa-z-hutnik Jenny Wainwright jwainwright@kelleydrye.com (202) 342-8649 https://www.kelleydrye.com/people/jennifer-rodden-wainwright Hosted by Simone Roach Subscribe to the Ad Law Access blog - www.kelleydrye.com/subscribe Subscribe to the Ad Law News Newsletter - www.kelleydrye.com/subscribe View the Advertising and Privacy Law Resource Center - www.kelleydrye.com/advertising-and-privacy-law Find all of our links here linktr.ee/KelleyDryeAdLaw

    New Year, New Health Privacy Law? – What You Need to Know About NYHIPA

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 8:52


    A new health privacy law in New York—the New York Health Information Privacy Act (NYHIPA)—is awaiting Governor Kathy Hochul's review. If enacted, NYHIPA would introduce some of the strictest health data privacy rules in the U.S., going beyond laws in Washington, Nevada, and Connecticut.

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