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New York’s proposed Synthetic Performer Disclosure Bill (A.8887-B/S.8420-A) is positioned to become the first law in the United States requiring clear disclosures in advertisements that use AI-generated or digitally altered...more
Online political advertising has become central to modern electoral campaigns. However, the growing lack of transparency, particularly regarding funding, targeting, and data processing practices, raises serious concerns about...more
On 17 July 2025, the European Commission (EC) launched a public consultation on a future Digital Fairness Act. The consultation is open until 9 October 2025. European Union (EU) and non-EU stakeholders are invited to submit...more
In this episode of "Clearly Conspicuous," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta shares best practices for compliance with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rules and regulations when using artificial intelligence (AI)....more
On 3 July, the CMA issued its draft guidance on the price transparency provisions in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA), and launched a consultation on this draft guidance (to close on 8 September...more
This week, NAD released Influencer Trust Index: Consumer Insights 2025. The report starts by noting that last year, 82.7% of marketers in the US leveraged influencers in creative campaigns, driving the influencer marketing...more
On July 1, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $1.55 million proposed settlement order with Healthline Media – the largest California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) settlement to date. The proposed settlement...more
Earlier this month, the US Senate voted 99-1 to strike a key clause in a sweeping Republican domestic policy bill that sought to impose a ten-year moratorium on states’ enforcement of artificial intelligence regulations. Had...more
The National Advertising Division of BBB National Programs recently released a report that influencers, creators and those who work with them may find particularly relevant regarding disclosure of brand sponsorships:...more
On 14 May 2025, the Brussels Court of Appeal (Market Court) delivered the long-awaited judgement in the case concerning the Transparency & Consent Framework (“TCF”) (case no. 2022/AR/292). The Court largely upheld the...more
In this episode, Amy Mudge and Daniel Kaufman welcome Phyllis Marcus, the new Vice President of the BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division (NAD), to discuss her transition into the role and her vision for the...more
On April 22, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule) were published in the Federal Register. The updates will go into effect on June 23, 2025, and...more
The online practices of influencers are now specifically regulated in France since a new legal framework has been set up with the law of 9 June 2023, amended on 6 November 2024 (the “Law”). The Law aims at regulating...more
Yesterday, we posted about a decision in which P&G challenged claims that Rascals made about the absorption capabilities of its diapers. Rascals also advertised: “210,000+ 5-star reviews of Rascals Products.” P&G thought...more
Luxembourg has adopted the law of 4 April 2025, marking a significant step toward the national implementation of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 on a Single Market for Digital Services (the Digital Services Act, or DSA)....more
The National Advertising Division (“NAD”) recently took Total Wireless, a prepaid brand under Verizon, to task for a TV commercial that blurred the lines between two separate offers, leaving consumers potentially confused....more
Starting April 3, Ohio hospitals will have to navigate new requirements under House Bill 173. This law mandates greater transparency in healthcare pricing. It also includes rules for selling or targeted advertising related to...more
Consumer protection wins again! The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final order settling its complaint against Rytr LLC, an artificial intelligence (AI) writing assistant tool that was capable of producing detailed...more
The rise of digital transactions has transformed interactions between consumers and businesses. As technology rapidly advances, regulatory frameworks must adapt to address emerging challenges. Federal Decree-Law No. 14/2023...more
Pennsylvania AG Michelle Henry has announced an amendment to the Pennsylvania Automotive Industry Trade Practices regulations to improve transparency for consumers in automobile advertising and sales....more
The digital advertising industry, driven by advertising technology (AdTech), has dramatically transformed how businesses reach their target audiences. AdTech encompasses various tools and software that facilitate the buying,...more
Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Gasoline Trading Firms to Pay $50 Million to Settle...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a cautionary note to companies that employ artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, signaling heightened scrutiny over their use. Through a series of blog posts in the past year,...more
Staying updated on changes in social media platforms is crucial for maintaining a strong online presence. Recently, LinkedIn rolled out several updates that law firms and other professionals should be aware of to optimize...more
The FCC issued a Declaratory Ruling on February 8 to ensure that telephone calls that use artificial intelligence (AI) to generate or mimic human voices are treated as “robocalls” for purposes of the Telephone Consumer...more