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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.

Showing 5 posts in Council of Better Business Bureau.

BBB Launches AdTruth Consumer Reporting Service

Better Business Bureau (“BBB”) recently announced the launch of its new consumer reporting service, “BBB AdTruth,” an online tool via which consumers can report advertisements they believe to be fraudulent, confusing or unsubstantiated.  Upon such reporting, BBB advertising review specialists will investigate and assess the particular ad’s truthfulness. Read More ›

NAD Re-Opens Dietary Fiber Case from 1994 Citing "Extraordinary Circumstances"

In a departure from past practice, NAD found that GSK Consumer Health (“GSK”) can support certain claims after Proctor & Gamble Company (“P&G”) successfully petitioned NAD to re-open a case heard by NAD in 1994. Read More ›

New Director of NAD Announced: Laura Brett

Laura Brett just announced as the new Director of the National Advertising Division (NAD) Read More ›

NAD Action Against Fit Tea and the Kardashians Highlights Influencer Exposure

NAD has been at the forefront of scrutinizing social media content for compliance with applicable advertising standards. Its recent decisions challenging Fit Tea’s social media advertising, including bringing a proceeding against three of the Kardashians, exemplifies the reality that both brands and influencers are potential liable for improper claims. Read More ›

A Good Disclaimer Can’t Save a Deceptive Ad

CARU recommends modification to advertising despite disclaimer Read More ›

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