Kelley Drye

Firm/Organization: Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Blogs: Ad Law Access, On Competition Law and Economics

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Podcast: Making it in the USA – When Product Origin and Origin Marketing Claims Matter

By Kelley Drye on June 15, 2019

“Made in the USA” claims have taken on an even greater importance as American manufacturing has captivated the political discussion. Recently FTC Commissioner Chopra released a statement calling for more stringent enforcement of the agency’s “Made in USA” advertising policies. Kristi Wolff discusses how to substantiate “Made in USA” claims on the latest episode of the Ad Law Access Podcast, Making it in the USA – When Product Origin and Origin Marketing Claims Matter.…

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Podcast: California advances CCPA amendments; Nevada and Maine pass laws to reign in “sale” of personal data

By Kelley Drye on June 15, 2019

On a new episode of the Ad Law Access Podcast, Alex Schneider discusses the recently approved (four) bills to amend the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the Nevada and Maine Legislatures legislation that, like the CCPA, features new requirements relating to the sale of consumer personal data. For additional information see the Ad Law Access blog posts: California Assembly Approves Amendments to Exclude Employees from CCPA, Protect Loyalty Programs Nevada and Maine Advance …

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The Ad Law Access Podcast Now Available in iTunes

By Kelley Drye on May 22, 2019

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP announced the launch of the Ad Law Access podcast – a new podcast from its advertising law and privacy law groups. Hosted by Kelley Drye attorneys, including Christie Grymes Thompson, Alysa Hutnik, John Villafranco, Gonzalo Mon, and Kristi Wolff, the podcast provides updates on advertising and policy law trends, issues, and developments. “Our goal is to provide listeners with high-level, insightful analysis on the major issues in consumer protection law…

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Advertising and Privacy Law Workshop: Charlotte Edition

By Kelley Drye on April 26, 2019

Please join us on May 1 in Charlotte for a half-day workshop covering the latest advertising and privacy law developments. This interactive event will provide an update on crucial consumer protection issues, deliver practical guidance and benchmarking, and offer an opportunity to connect with peers across a variety of industries. This workshop will be open to the public but registration is required. Register here. Agenda Highlights Working with Influencers and Paid Partnerships Marketing with influencers…

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4th Circuit Declares Government Debt Exemption to the TCPA Unconstitutional, But Leaves the Rest of the Statute Intact

By Kelley Drye on April 25, 2019

Since its adoption, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) has periodically been attacked as unconstitutional on grounds that it violates the First Amendment right to free speech due to its content-based restrictions. Until today, those attacks have generally failed, leaving defendants with the threat of potentially crippling statutory damages. Today, the Fourth Circuit announced that part of the TCPA, an exemption for calls to collect government debts, is unconstitutional and will be stricken from the…

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Podcast: Dealing with CCPA Uncertainty

By Kelley Drye on April 19, 2019

Almost ten months after the California Consumer Protection Act was passed, companies are still trying to figure out what it means. To make things more complicated, over 40 bills have been introduced to make changes to the law, and the Attorney General is required to pass regulations on a number of provisions. How can companies deal with this moving target? Alysa Hutnik provides some tips in this podcast. The Ad Law Access podcast is available…

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Doing Business in India? Keep an Eye on This….

By Kelley Drye on March 1, 2019

The draft National E-Commerce Policy (“Draft Policy”) released by the Government of India on February 23, 2019 for stakeholder comments, has left the e-commerce sector in jitters. For global market players, the protectionist construct of the Draft Policy seems to suggest a shift of India’s focus from ‘Ease of Doing Business in India’ to ‘Make in India’. If the Draft Policy is implemented in its present form, it may have a serious impact demanding drastic…

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What To Do Next With Biometric Information in Illinois?

By Kelley Drye on February 22, 2019

With the Illinois Supreme Court’s recent decision in Rosenbach v. Six Flags Entertainment Corp., the floodgates have opened for class actions in Illinois against businesses that collect biometric information from employees or customers. In Rosenbach, the Illinois Supreme Court decided that alleged procedural violations of Illinois’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”) are enough, without alleging actual injury to an individual, to bring an action under the law. While the particular details of that decision can be relevant…

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Kelley Drye’s Ad Law Access Blog Chosen As One of the ABA Journal’s Web 100

By Kelley Drye & Kelley Drye on November 29, 2018

Editors of the ABA Journal have selected Ad Law Access as one of the 2018 ABA Journal Web 100, a list of the 100 best digital media resources for a legal audience. The Web 100 honors legal blogs, podcasts, social media and, as of 2018, web tools. In addition, the magazine added five more bloggers to its Blawg Hall of Fame—featuring the very best law blogs, known for their untiring ability to craft high-quality,…

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Andrew Smith Named Director of FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection

By Kelley Drye on May 16, 2018

Andrew Smith was recently named Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. With a strong background in financial matters, businesses can expect Smith to focus on issues affecting consumer financial services. Smith is not a stranger to federal positions. Although most recently a Partner in the Regulatory and Public Policy Group at Covington & Burling LLP and Co-Chair of the firm’s Financial Services Group, Smith previously held roles as Senior Counsel and Acting Assistant…

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Podcast: Making it in the USA – When Product Origin and Origin Marketing Claims Matter

Podcast: California advances CCPA amendments; Nevada and Maine pass laws to reign in “sale” of personal data

The Ad Law Access Podcast Now Available in iTunes

Advertising and Privacy Law Workshop: Charlotte Edition

4th Circuit Declares Government Debt Exemption to the TCPA Unconstitutional, But Leaves the Rest of the Statute Intact

Podcast: Dealing with CCPA Uncertainty

Doing Business in India? Keep an Eye on This….

What To Do Next With Biometric Information in Illinois?

Kelley Drye’s Ad Law Access Blog Chosen As One of the ABA Journal’s Web 100

Andrew Smith Named Director of FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection

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