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
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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…
Impersonation Rulemaking: FTC Takes Steps to Tackle AI
On February 15, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a two-step approach to tackling impersonation fraud. First, the FTC finalized a rule regulating the impersonation of businesses and government entities (the Impersonation Rule). Later that day, the FTC proposed…
Listen to Episode 5 of Venable’s Ad Law Tool Kit Show – “Surviving an FTC Investigation”
Episode 5 of the Ad Law Tool Kit Show, “Surviving an FTC Investigation,” is now available. Listen here, or search for it in your favorite podcast player.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating your advertising or marketing practice—not…
New York Implements a New Surcharge Law: What the Changes Mean for Shoppers and Businesses
On February 11, 2024, a new law went into effect in New York, establishing important limits and rules for surcharging. Enacted in December 2023, the new statute has a price disclosure component, detailing how surcharge prices are communicated, and a…
Lead Generation: 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 Bill to Modernize the TCPA Would Significantly Expand Potential Liability
On January 29, 2024, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. introduced the Do Not Disturb Act, a bill that would amend the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and “fix” the Supreme Court’s ruling in Duguid that limited the definition of “automatic telephone…
FTC Contemplates Rule Aimed at Combating Deceptive Consumer Reviews
On Tuesday, February 13, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held an informal hearing regarding the Proposed Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials. Three interested parties each had the opportunity to submit 30 minutes of oral commentary…
Listen to Episode 4 of Venable’s Ad Law Tool Kit Show – “Lead Generation”
Episode 4 of the Ad Law Tool Kit Show, “Lead Generation,” is now available. Listen here, or search for it in your favorite podcast player.
In the realm of lead generation and performance-based customer acquisition, pursuing profits carries significant…
Citing Upcoming Elections, FCC Extends TCPA to Cover AI-Generated Content
Is a phone call that uses artificial intelligence to imitate a real person “an artificial or prerecorded voice,” subject to the restrictions of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act? The Federal Communications Commission unanimously answered yes in a recent declaratory ruling,…