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NIL Isn't Just For Athletes — Securing "Name, Image, and Likeness Rights" in Marketing

You need “name, image, and likeness” (NIL) rights to use an individual’s name, voice, image, or AI replica. The Internet and social media have rapidly multiplied the ways companies can promote their businesses and products,...more

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California AG Issues Largest Monetary Penalty in Most Recent CCPA Enforcement Action

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On July 1, the California Attorney General (CA AG) announced a $1.55 million settlement – the largest penalty issued under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to date – with Healthline, an online health and wellness...more

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Legally speaking, what is a Labubu?

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If you have been on the internet the past few weeks, you likely have seen the latest viral sensation: Labubu. Labubu is a small monster figurine with a mischievous smile, a furry body and endless opportunities to be used as...more

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The Week in Weed: June 2025 # 2

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, a bill headed to the President’s desk may ease restrictions on cannabis research. Facebook and Instagram...more

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FTC Hosts Workshop on Kids Safety on the Internet

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We love hearing Commissioner Holyoak speak and were particularly heartened when she criticized the Khan FTC’s use of charged headlines in press releases and speeches, including calling targeted advertising “surveillance...more

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FTC Preemptively Throws Flag on StubHub Ahead of Football Season

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The FTC sent a warning letter to StubHub Holdings, Inc. regarding practices that may violate the Commission’s new Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees. In the letter, the FTC warned the company that it may have misrepresented...more

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Luxembourg Takes Legislative Step to Implement the Digital Services Act

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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

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Charitable Fundraising Platforms

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Join us as we spotlight select chapters of Venable’s popular Advertising Law Tool Kit, which helps marketing teams navigate their organization’s legal risk. ...more

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Infringement of Trademark by Metatag and Keywords 

Introduction - Post-pandemic, there has been a significant rise in digital marketing worldwide. Companies are utilising platforms (“Platforms”) like Google Ads and various social media networks to connect with prospective...more

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Fifth Circuit Ruling: Section 230 Does Not Shield Salesforce from Sex-Trafficking Claims

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The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently affirmed a pivotal decision allowing sex-trafficking victims to proceed with their lawsuit against Salesforce, Inc., despite Salesforce’s attempt to invoke...more

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AB 2426: California's New Law Strengthens Protections Against False or Misleading Advertisement Claims Regarding Digital Goods

California recently passed AB 2426, a new law amending California’s existing false advertising laws to target various false or misleading digital advertising claims. Initially introduced in February 2024, the bill quickly...more

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FTC’s “Fake Review” Portal is Live: How Businesses Can Remove Fake Reviews

Once reviews are identified, a company can take steps to remove them. Generally, reviews can be removed in one of three ways: reporting the review to the FTC, reporting the review to the hosting platform, and pursuing legal...more

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FEC to Reconsider Regulation of Free Online Political Advocacy

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Since the early days of the internet, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) has kept its hands off of unpaid online political expression. Though federal campaign finance law generally treats paid online communications as...more

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Groundbreaking Illinois Law Protects Child Influencers from Financial Exploitation: How Could It Impact Your Business?

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Illinois is the first state to enact a law protecting the financial interests of child influencers. The law, which took effect July 1, addresses what had been gaps in child labor law in light of modern issues and targets...more

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No General Obligation on Website Hosts to Monitor the Data They Transmit and Store

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In a ruling dated 27 March 2024 (Cour de cassation, 27 March 2024, no. 22-21.586), the Cour de cassation reviewed the obligation of website hosts to monitor the content they host....more

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Social Media, Influencers, and Endorsements: An Excerpt from the Advertising Law Tool Kit

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Advertisers increasingly view social media as an opportunity to have influencers speak positively about their products and services. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has made it clear, however, that the rules regarding...more

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The FTC Takes a Closer Look at Blurred Advertising to Children

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In this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "The FTC Takes a Look at Blurred Advertising to Children," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta analyzes a new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff paper...more

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Ad Law Tool Kit Show – Episode 8 – Social Media, Influencers, and Endorsements

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Listen to Episode 8 of our podcast, the Ad Law Tool Kit Show. In this episode, partner Melissa Landau Steinman talks to host Shahin Rothermel about social media, influencers, and endorsements. Check out the episode....more

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5 Things to Address in Advertising Platform Agreements

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A while back, I wrote an article titled “3 Things to Address in Digital Media Agreements,” which focused on issues related to the purchase or sale of ad space on different media channels (e.g., websites and mobile...more

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No Faking. FTC Doubles Down on AI Impersonations

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In April 2018, a PSA featuring former president Barack Obama made its rounds on the internet. In the video, Obama warned that we were “entering an era in which our enemies can make it look like anyone is saying anything at...more

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Cookies, Pixels, Tags, Scripts, SDKs: What Are They Really, and What’s All the Fuss About?

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If you are participating in the digital advertising ecosystem, you likely are hearing a lot about pixels, tags, scripts and SDKs lately. But the terminology can be confusing, and terms are not always used consistently, making...more

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AD Nauseam: Testimonials and Endorsements – How Many Disclosures is Too Many

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On today’s episode of AD Nauseam, Amy and Daniel talk about how the revised Testimonial and Endorsement Guides are raising some new issues that marketers and agencies need to consider, some of which reflect a shift in common...more

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AD-ttorneys@law - December 2023

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Guess Who Members Can’t Share the Band - Ancient rockers hurl lawsuit at former bros, but will it stick? When Friends Fall Out - Baroque internecine conflicts and acrimonious legal battles are nothing new in the...more

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Organic vs. Paid Social Media for Law Firms

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As law firms look to harness the potential of social media, a fundamental question arises: Should they tread the organic path, or explore the possibilities offered by paid advertising? The answer depends on your goals—but the...more

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No Silver Bullet: The FTC’s Staff Report on Kids’ Digital Marketing Workshop

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When the FTC announced it was doing a workshop focused on children’s digital marketing that would be followed by a Staff Report, I was as giddy as a kid on Halloween. But now I feel like I got more tricked than treated,...more

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