The Bottom Line California’s 2024 legislative session has resulted in some major new protections against the harmful use of artificial intelligence technologies. While California has no doubt embraced AI technology – launching several AI programs and initiatives to explore how AI can best Continue Reading
Insights from Day 2 of the 2024 NAD Conference: FTC Perspectives, Data-Based Claims, Dark Patterns, and Artificial Intelligence
The Bottom Line The second day of the BBB National Programs’ 2024 National Advertising Division (NAD) annual conference opened with highly notable remarks from FTC Commissioner Holyoak, and closed with an engaging discussion on the responsible use and regulation of artificial intelligence. Continue Reading
Highlights from Day 1 of the 2024 NAD Conference: Key Cases, Claim Substantiation and FTC Priorities
The Bottom Line The first day of the BBB National Programs' 2024 National Advertising Division (NAD) annual conference focused on fundamental legal issues for advertisers, including comparative advertising claims, puffery, environmental marketing, disclosure, and more. Here are some Continue Reading
New Laws Protecting Child Influencers: What Marketers and Influencers Need To Know
The Bottom Line With the start of a new school year, parents and children across the country are purchasing new clothes and school supplies, while marketers and agencies are working hard to develop new “back to school” campaigns to ensure their brands are top of mind for shoppers. Continue Reading
Children’s Privacy Roundup: U.S. vs. TikTok and Federal and State Legislation Updates
The Bottom Line The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have continued their commitment to protecting kids’ and teens’ digital privacy. In 2019, Google and YouTube paid what was then a record fine to the FTC and the New York Attorney General for violating Continue Reading
Not Careful Enough: FTC Settles $8.5 Million Action Against Care.com for Deceptive Marketing Claims and Subscription Traps
The Bottom Line The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against Care.com (Care), an online caregiving platform for job posters and job seekers, alleging that the platform used inflated job numbers and unsubstantiated earnings claims to “lure” caregivers onto its platform and that Continue Reading
AI in Political Advertising: State and Federal Regulations in Focus
The Bottom Line While the 2024 Democratic National Convention takes place this week in Chicago, it is worth reflecting on the remarkable events of this year’s general election cycle. The events of July alone – including an assassination attempt and the sudden replacement of the Democratic Continue Reading
Federal Court Strikes Down FTC Non-Compete Rule
The Bottom Line We have previously issued alerts concerning the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) rule banning most employee and independent contractor non-competes (the Rule) (May 6, 2024, January 26, 2023) and come to you now with a major update. On August 20, 2024, the federal court in Continue Reading
StubHub Sued by D.C. Attorney Over Alleged “Convoluted Junk Fee Scheme”
The Bottom Line Washington, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwab has brought a suit against ticket reselling platform StubHub over the platform’s ‘Fulfillment and Service’ fees. The complaint alleges that StubHub deceptively hides these exorbitant fees until the very last checkout page and Continue Reading
NY Federal Court Says “Neigh” to Plaintiff’s Copyright Claim Against Megan Thee Stallion
The Bottom Line The well-known rapper, musician and songwriter Megan Thee Stallion recently saddled up and successfully defeated a copyright infringement suit over her 2020 hit Savage. After taking the opportunity to amend his complaint, plaintiff James Greene, a musician and producer Continue Reading