The Advertising Law Blog provides commentary and news on developing legal issues in advertising, promotional marketing, Internet, and privacy law. This blog is sponsored by the Advertising, Marketing & Promotions group at Olshan. The practice is geared to servicing the needs of the advertising, promotional marketing, and digital industries with a commitment to providing personal, efficient and effective legal service.
Andrew Lustigman, Chair of Olshan's Advertising, Marketing & Promotions Group and Co-Chair of the firm’s Brand Management & Protection Group, will chair the session “Artificial Intelligence and the Public Domain: Global IP Frontiers in AI-Generated Advertising” from 9:30 A.M. – 10:45 A.M. and will also participate in the session “Legal Marketing in the Digital Age: Social Media, Self-Promotion and Professional Ethics” from 2:30 P.M. – 3:45 P.M. on October 8 at the International Bar Association’s Annual Conference 2026, which will be held at the Bella Center in Copenhagen, Denmark, from October 4 – 9.
Andrew Lustigman, Chair of Olshan's Advertising, Marketing & Promotions Group and Co-Chair of the firm’s Brand Management & Protection Group, and Olshan Intellectual Property and Brand Management & Protection partner Barry Greenbaum published an article in Corporate Compliance Insights entitled “Substantiate Your AI Claims Before They Become AI-Washing Challenges.” In the article, Andy and Barry discuss how companies can substantiate AI related marketing claims, reduce AI washing risk and maintain support for claims as models, datasets and vendor tools evolve.
Andrew Lustigman, Chair of Olshan's Advertising, Marketing & Promotions Group and Co-Chair of the firm’s Brand Management & Protection Group, will moderate the session “From Trust to Proof: Accountability, Assurance and Public Oversight” on October 12 from 12:20 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. at the Institute for Advertising Ethics’ (IAE) The Elements of Intention: Trustworthy Advertising in the Age of AI Summit in New York.
Chair of Olshan’s Intellectual Property Law Group and Co-Chair of the firm’s Brand Management & Protection Group Mary Grieco, Brand Management & Protection associate Morgan Spina and Corporate associate Rachel Gold authored a guidance note in OneTrust DataGuidance (subscription required) entitled “California - Cookies & Similar Technologies.” Focusing on cookies and similar tracking technologies under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the article explains when cookies constitute personal information, when consent is required, how businesses must handle opt-outs and the risks associated with third-party tracking.