Negotiating a cross-border, U.S./U.K. advertising agency services agreement adds some additional wrinkles to the already well-wrinkled list of considerations for every ad agency contract. Obviously, extra consideration must be paid to things like privacy and data security, but more prosaic
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Regulatory and Litigation Developments for Advertisers and Marketers
The All About Advertising Law blog, published by Venable LLP, focuses on legal developments and regulatory issues related to advertising practices. It covers topics such as Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rulemaking and enforcement actions, consumer protection laws, subscription and negative option plans, price transparency, green marketing and environmental claims, multilevel marketing and pyramid schemes, and state and federal litigation involving advertising and marketing practices. The blog also addresses emerging issues like buy now, pay later (BNPL) regulations and the intersection of advertising law with technology and data privacy. It provides updates on relevant court decisions, regulatory trends, and compliance strategies for businesses.
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New York City Proposes Strict Click-to-Cancel Subscription Requirements
New York City is poised to strengthen local enforcement of autorenewal and subscription programs, largely mirroring and operationalizing requirements already imposed under New York’s autorenewal law.
On April 8, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP),…
Inside the Ad Law Tool Kit: Email Marketing
Join us as we offer a sneak peek into select chapters from the newly released 14th edition of Venable’s Advertising Law Tool Kit, which helps marketing teams navigate their organization’s legal risk. Want more? Click here to download the entire Tool…
IEEPA Tariffs Invalidated: Rising Class Action Risk for Consumer Pricing
After the Supreme Court’s decision invalidating tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the plaintiffs’ bar has found a new hook for challenges affecting retailers. The litigation risk is landing not just on importers seeking refunds from…
Stored Payment Credentials and ROSCA: Lessons from the FTC’s Uber Case
From one-click checkouts to autofilled payment fields, the modern payment experience is built on convenience. Consumers have come to expect that apps, websites, and even their mobile devices will seamlessly store and deploy their payment credentials with minimal friction. But…
FTC v. Uber: California Court Allows Claims against Uber One Subscription to Proceed
Last week, a federal judge in the Northern District of California ruled on Uber’s motion to dismiss a case brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleging deceptive practices in connection with its Uber One subscription program. The complaint alleged…
FTC Targets “Made in USA” Claims Under New Executive Order
On March 13, the Trump administration issued an executive order (EO), “Ensuring Truthful Advertising of Products Claiming to be Made in America,” aimed at ensuring products advertised as “Made in America” or “Made in USA” are actually made in the…
Inside the Ad Law Tool Kit: Advertising Claim Substantiation
Join us as we offer a sneak peek into select chapters from the newly released 14th edition of Venable’s Advertising Law Tool Kit, which helps marketing teams navigate their organization’s legal risk. Want more? Click here to download the entire Tool…
Intuit v. FTC Reshapes Deceptive Advertising Enforcement Authority
On March 20, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals held that the administrative adjudication of deceptive advertising claims by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) violates the constitutional separation of powers, which grants exclusive judicial authority to Article III courts. Without…
Event in Review | 12th Advertising Law Symposium
On March 12, Venable’s Advertising and Marketing Group hosted its 12th Advertising Law Symposium in Washington, DC, bringing together in-house counsel, marketing executives, and industry professionals to examine the legal and regulatory landscape facing advertisers. The panels focused…