The National Advertising Division of BBB National Programs (NAD) recommended last month that Stihl Incorporated USA (Stihl), a manufacturer of equipment and tools, discontinue or modify its unqualified “Made in America” claims. Modified claims would need to make clear that
Venable LLP
More than a law firm, Venable LLP is a network of trusted advisors serving businesses, organizations, and individuals in many of the most important aspects of their work.
Latest from Venable LLP - Page 2
Listen to Episode 7 of Venable’s Ad Law Tool Kit Show – “Payment Processing”
Episode 7 of the Ad Law Tool Kit Show, “Payment Processing,” is now available. Listen here, or search for it in your favorite podcast player.
For retailers, a key, back-end function you can’t do without is a solid merchant…
Why the CFPB’s Preferencing and Steering Practices Circular Should Scare Lead Generators and Consumer Financial Services Providers
If you’ve been focused on only the high-level statements from the CFPB, you might already expect Rohit Chopra to fashion himself and the agency as “pro-consumer.” Consistent with that approach, the agency just signaled its distaste for, and desire to…
Mitigating Class Action Exposure: An Excerpt from the Advertising Law Tool Kit
Join us as we spotlight select chapters of Venable’s popular Advertising Law Tool Kit, which helps marketing teams navigate their organization’s legal risk. Click here to download the entire Tool Kit, and tune in to the Ad Law Tool Kit…
New York Attorney General Says JBS Net Zero Claims Are Greenwashing
Last week, New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against the world’s largest beef producer JBS USA Food Company and JBS USA Food Company Holdings (JBS Group). The lawsuit challenges the company’s claim that it will achieve net…
Listen to Episode 6 of Venable’s Ad Law Tool Kit Show – “Mitigating Class Action Exposure”
Episode 6 of the Ad Law Tool Kit Show, “Mitigating Class Action Exposure,” is now available. Listen here, or search for it in your favorite podcast player.
When it comes to mitigating class action lawsuits, the best offense is…
Fourth Circuit Hands Photographer a Clean Sweep Victory in Copyright Fair Use Appeal Over News Website’s Use of Free of Charge Photo
On February 6, 2024, in Philpot v. Independent Journal Review, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued a copyright fair use decision in a photograph infringement case that is noteworthy for a number of reasons. Those who plan…
California Court Cites FTC Green Guides, Allowing Plaintiff’s Challenge of Colgate Toothpaste Tubes “Recyclable” Claims to Proceed
Is a product recyclable if it is made of recyclable materials? Or is it recyclable when it can be recycled by waste management facilities? Last month, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California attempted to tackle…
Surviving an FTC Investigation: An Excerpt from the Advertising Law Tool Kit
Join us as we spotlight select chapters of Venable’s popular Advertising Law Tool Kit, which helps marketing teams navigate their organization’s legal risk. Click here to download the entire Tool Kit, and tune in to the Ad Law Tool Kit…
Synthetic Content, Real Regulations: Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in Political Advertising
As campaigns explore new ways to harness artificial intelligence, regulators are rushing to keep pace ahead of the 2024 elections. The explosion in generative AI has put pressure on lawmakers and advertising platforms alike to stay ahead of deepfakes, voice…