Legal/Regulatory
Unanimous Supreme Court Invalidates FCC’s “Fleeting Expletives” Indecency Decisions and Denies Review of Invalidated Super Bowl Fine
This advertising alert from Davis Wright Tremaine LLP discusses a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decisions targeting “fleeting” broadcasts of allegedly indecent material are unconstitutional.
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP: Court of Appeals Strikes Down Communications Act Ban
This advertising alert from Davis Wright Tremaine LLP discusses the recent decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to strike down the Communications Act provisions banning political and issue advertising on noncommercial broadcasting stations.
Davis & Gilbert LLP: Mobile App Developer Settles COPPA Suit
This advertising alert from Davis & Gilbert LLP discusses the recent settlement of a lawsuit brought by the New Jersey Attorney General against a children’s mobile app developer alleging violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Madison & Wall: Copyright or Copywrong?
This report from Pivotal Research Group looks at the potential impact of current discussions taking place in Washington on the Cable Act of 1992.
Davis & Gilbert LLP: Study of "Up To" Claims Suggests Possible Change in FTC Standard
This advertising alert from Davis & Gilbert LLP discusses a recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) study of marketers’ use of the phrase “up to” in claims surrounding their products or services, and the potential new substantiation requirements that may now be necessary as a result.
Davis & Gilbert LLP: First NAD Action Involving Pinterest
This advertising alert from Davis & Gilbert LLP discusses the first action of the Council of Better Business Bureau’s National Advertising Division (NAD) involving social media site Pinterest.
From the Top: Online Privacy
Privacy is one of the most complicated and convoluted issues facing the marketing industry. When the question is how to control online data tracking, Bob Liodice, president and CEO of the ANA, says self-regulation is the answer.
FTC Concerns Regarding ‘Up to’ Claims
Paul Franz, vice president and general counsel at Procter & Gamble, discussed a report commissioned by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that could indicate a change in the FTC’s standard on “up to” claims.
FTC Concerns Regarding ‘Up to’ Claims
Paul Franz, vice president and general counsel at Procter & Gamble, discussed a report commissioned by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that could indicate a change in the FTC’s standard on “up to” claims.
Update on ICANN’s New gTLD Program
Doug Wood, partner, Reed Smith LLP, discussed what brands should know about the applications Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) received from its new generic top-level domain (gTLD) names program.
Washington Update
Dan Jaffe, group EVP, government relations, ANA, presented the latest developments from Washington on advertising tax issues, food advertising to children, consumer privacy, and pending advertising-related court cases.
Made in U.S.A.: Ready for a Change?
This article from Venable LLP examines the effects of Made in U.S.A. (MIU) policy as it pertains to advertisers and producers of goods, inclusive of the history, application and revision of MIU standards, and visibility of the current standards in today's marketplace.
ReedSmith: Sliding from Social Media Success to Social Media Armageddon
Doug Wood, senior partner, ReedSmith, shared social media guidelines and keys for building a brand's social media policy.
ReedSmith: Sliding from Social Media Success to Social Media Armageddon
Doug Wood, senior partner, ReedSmith, shared social media guidelines and keys for building a brand's social media policy.
Venable LLP: FTC Hits Seller of Internet and Social Media Data
In this advertising alert, Venable LLP provides an update on a recent settlement between the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Spokeo, Inc. for failing to take steps to protect consumers as required under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
Outdoor Advertising Today
This guide from the OAAA outlines the benefits of out-of-home advertising, as well as the legal restrictions the industry faces and the steps they are taking to become more environmentally friendly.
Planning for Out-of-Home Media
This guidebook from the OAAA explores government regulation of out-of-home (OOH) advertising, OOH measurement and buying, and the effectiveness of OOH.
Fourth Circuit Revives Rosetta Stone’s Claims Against Google Over its AdWords Program
In this alert, Venable LLP provides an update on the Fourth Circuit case concerning Rosetta Stone’s trademark infringement and dilution claims against the Google AdWords program.
Commercial Email Advertisements Using Both Proxy/Privately Registered Domain and Generic From Lines Deemed Unlawful
In this alert, Venable LLP provides updates on the recently deemed unlawful commercial email advertisements which make use of both proxy/privately registered domain and generic from lines.
Venable LLP: Gift Card Sellers Take Note
In this alert, Venable provides updates to marketers on several recent developments in the gift card industry which may affect business strategies.
