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Argentina's Executive branch has submitted a bill to the National Congress seeking to fully repeal the country's Healthy Eating Promotion Law (Law No. 27,642), widely known as the Front Labeling Law.

The Argentine Advertising Self-Regulatory Council (CONARP) has released updated guidelines on ambush marketing ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defining practices where brands create event-related communications without official sponsorship while appearing to be sponsors. These guidelines aim to help companies design compliant advertising campaigns and avoid potential legal challenges related to the World Cup.

On October 22, 2025, Resolution RRFCO-2025-312-APN-DIR#CNV (hereinafter, the "Resolution") was published by the Argentine Securities and Exchange Commission...

On November 3, 2025, Resolution No. 446/2025 (hereinafter, the "Resolution") was published in the Official Gazette of the Argentine Republic...

On August 19th of the current year, Decree No. 743/2024 (hereinafter the "Decree") was published in the Official Gazette of the Argentine Republic, which modifies Decree No. 182/19...

El Juzgado Nacional de primera instancia en lo Civil y Comercial Federal No. 2 tuvo por acreditada las infracciones denunciadas y, ...

On October 26, 2021, the Front-of-Pack Labeling of Food bill was signed into Law by the National Congress. Last Friday, the Law was published in the Official Gazette and the deadline for its entry into force has begun.

Recently, the cosmetics and skin care company Nu Skin made the headlines, due to the AR$ 2.5 million (approx. USD 30,000) fine imposed on it for misleading advertising.

The Decree prohibits deceptive advertising and regulates aspects related to the organization of contests and sweepstakes.

The Advertising Standards Authority has issued a detailed ruling on Popeyes' breakfast menu advertisements, examining whether they violated new restrictions on advertising less healthy foods. The case hinged on whether products could be visually distinguished from similar menu items, with the colour of hash brown seasoning becoming a critical factor in the decision.

Kentucky's Attorney General has filed suit against reproductive health nonprofit Mayday Health, claiming the organization's advertisements for mail-order abortion pills violate state consumer protection laws. The case centers on whether advertising information about abortion pill access constitutes illegal activity when the underlying distribution is prohibited under Kentucky law, raising critical questions about state authority to regulate commercial speech.

Bosnia and Herzegovina's new Patent Law introduces the utility model as a replacement for consensual patents, restructures the relationship with the European patent system, and establishes a more detailed framework for supplementary protection certificates. These changes will require manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and rights holders to reassess their intellectual property strategies before the law takes effect in June 2027.

When Dreame Technology advertised hair styling products claiming to dry shoulder-length hair in two minutes while showing models with much longer hair, competitor Dyson challenged the messaging at the National Advertising Division. The case explores how visual imagery in advertising can communicate claims beyond express statements, and why disclaimers cannot cure fundamentally misleading messages conveyed through powerful visuals.

The Hungarian Competition Authority has issued new guidance on market leadership claims in advertising, clarifying when businesses must substantiate statements like "the best" or "the cheapest." Understanding the distinction between subjective opinions and objectively verifiable claims is crucial, as improper use can lead to significant fines and reputational...

A federal court in New York ruled that requiring social media platforms to disclose their content moderation policies constitutes regulation of commercial speech under the First Amendment. The decision addresses whether transparency requirements about platform policies violate free speech protections, with implications for how platforms must communicate their content moderation practices to users and regulators.

India's consumer protection authority has begun actively penalizing companies for using manipulative interface designs, marking a decisive shift from advisory warnings to enforcement action. Recent cases against major platforms reveal how pre-selected checkboxes, guilt-inducing language, and misleading button labels are now being prosecuted as unfair trade practices.

The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a groundbreaking enforcement policy that would fundamentally change how businesses disclose their use of consumer data in pricing decisions. This policy statement represents the agency's most direct regulatory intervention into the controversial practice of personalized pricing, requiring companies to reveal not just that they personalize prices, but specifically how they use customer data to do so.

The Federal Trade Commission and Connecticut secured a $4 million settlement with Manchester City Nissan over allegations of deceptive pricing practices. The auto dealer allegedly advertised certified pre-owned vehicles at specific prices but charged consumers additional unauthorized fees and inflated government charges at the point of sale.

India's food safety regulator has challenged Diageo's Royal Challenge whisky labeling, questioning claims about maturation in American oak casks and the presence of imported Scotch. The FSSAI's enforcement action raises critical questions about how alcoholic beverage manufacturers substantiate age claims, ingredient disclosures, and product characteristics under India's evolving regulatory framework.