The Advertising Law Blog provides commentary and news on developing legal issues in advertising, promotional marketing, Internet, and privacy law. This blog is sponsored by the Advertising, Marketing & Promotions group at Olshan. The practice is geared to servicing the needs of the advertising, promotional marketing, and digital industries with a commitment to providing personal, efficient and effective legal service.
Five Olshan Attorneys, including Andrew Lustigman, have been selected for The Best Lawyers in America 2018
Andrew Lustigman is quoted by Bloomberg BNA on Google's privacy policy
Laura Brett just announced as the new Director of the National Advertising Division (NAD)
Third Circuit reverses district court and reinstates TCPA lawsuit
The Consumer Protection Monthly Update, which is hosted by the American Bar Association, will be held on August 8, 2017
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking comments on proposed rules regarding carrier phone changes and charges for additional services.
Issue of Ascertainability Blocks Plaintiff From Proceeding On Class Basis
The FTC has increasingly relied on equitable monetary remedies (such as disgorgement based on gross revenues less returns) to avoid the applicability of an analogous statute of limitations defense. The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Kokesh v. SEC may change that practice.
In April, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent out 90+ letters to brands and influencers, notifying the parties of their obligations to disclose material connections in sponsored social media posts.
On June 29, 2017, the ABA Section of Antitrust Law, Economics Committee hosted a Fireside Chat with FTC Acting Bureau of Consumer Protection Director, Tom Pahl. The program offered an insightful behind the scenes view of the Bureau’s priorities now and in the future.