Advertising Law Tool Kit - 12th Edition Available Now
It's here! The 12th edition of Venable's popular Advertising Law Tool Kit is now available for download. Don't miss this annual resource, which compiles a broad spectrum of marketing-related topics, background information, and checklists into an easy-to-access guide, authored by some of the most experienced attorneys in the industry. Download this year's Tool Kit or bookmark the link to our e-book for quick access to these industry best practices.
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New York Proposes Bill Targeting Unhealthy Food Advertising to Children, with Broader Implications
Last month, New York quietly proposed a bill intended to protect children from advertising of unhealthy foods and the "disastrous health outcomes that follow the overconsumption of these products," suggesting that such marketing is "inherently misleading." While the law's stated goal is to protect children from these negative health consequences, the law goes much further and would open the floodgates to litigation.
FCC Clarifies TCPA Rules to Affirmatively Restrict Use of AI-Generated Calls
Moving at rapid speed, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has just announced its unanimous adoption of a new Declaratory Ruling finding that voice calls using artificial intelligence (AI)-generated voices fall under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Making Green Claims? Keep in Mind New State Laws
As we anxiously await the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) update of the Green Guides, advertisers should keep in mind the various "green" state laws that could affect the production and marketing of certain products.
Your 2024 Outlook: California's Enforcement Trends and New State Laws Governing Automatic Renewal Programs
It's that time of year again. Regardless of what you call them—subscriptions, negative option programs, automatic renewals, or continuous service offers—states are continuing to enact and enforce new laws with increasingly strict requirements. Many new requirements have come into play since last year, so if you haven't conducted a checkup recently, now is a great time.
New Year, New Signs—FDIC Amends Deposit Insurance Sign and Advertising Regulations
After an intense 2023 rulemaking, supervisory, and enforcement cycle for the federal banking agencies, the FDIC issued a final rule on FDIC official signs and advertising requirements right before the new year. The rule comes on the heels of a campaign to police these issues, especially on digital platforms involving non-bank competitors, vendors, and partners to banks, as well as novel financial products.