As Simon & Garfunkel's lyrics tell us, "June, she'll change her tune - In restless walks she'll prowl the night." This June, the Ads & Brands Law Digest has changed her tune...

June 20, 2018 - For the first time in Cuba's history, Cuba's Ministry of the Interior enacted specific consumer protection rules.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) isn't the only regulator in town when it comes to endorsements and testimonials.

In a notice announcing an upcoming meeting of the Federal Trade Commission, the FTC indicated that it plans to begin a rulemaking on "Fake Reviews and Endorsements."

The Federal Trade Commission announced that it has approved a resolution authorizing the use of compulsory process in non-public investigations involving...

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The International Chamber of Commerce has released an updated Framework for Responsible Alcohol Marketing Communications, providing enhanced guidance on marketing to minors, influencer responsibilities, and alcohol-free brand extensions. This 2026 edition addresses critical issues in modern alcohol advertising, including transparency requirements and the special obligations marketers have when engaging influencers and endorsers.

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin has launched an investigation into prediction market platforms like Kalshi, Polymarket, Coinbase, and Gemini Titan, examining their marketing practices targeting New Yorkers. The probe focuses on allegations of false and deceptive advertising tactics, particularly those directed at young adults, including undisclosed influencer marketing and fictitious depictions of profitable wagers.

Yesterday, Senator Bernie Sanders and Senator Angus King introduced the End Prescription Drug Ads Now Act, legislation that would ban all direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising.

At 12:01 am on January 1st, while some of us in the States were watching celebrated news anchors doing tequila shots live from Times Square, something amazing happened:

The Consumer General Directorate of Portugal – whose powers include the supervision and monitoring of commercial and institutional advertising and the conduct of administrative

Interested in learning about the advertising claims that plaintiffs are challenging the most? Join Venable attorneys in Part 2 of their series "Why Can They Say That But I Can't?" Claudia Lewis...

If you missed our recent webinar about the challenges of enforcing - or evading - restrictive covenants for advertising agencies, a recording is now available.

On August 5, 2019, US President Donald J. Trump expanded existing US sanctions on Venezuela with a new Executive Order that prohibits US individuals or companies from engaging in transactions with the Government of Venezuela, ...

In a recent decision (Decision No. 911 of 09.10.2025, the “Decision”), the Bulgarian Commission on Protection of Competition (the “CPC”) set out important conclusions regarding the distinction between product...

Northern Ireland's Food Standards Agency and Department of Health are consulting on new restrictions for promoting products high in fat, sugar and salt, aiming to align with UK-wide measures while grappling with which nutrient profiling model to adopt. The proposed regulations would limit volume price promotions, product placement in prominent retail locations, and free refill promotions for sugar-sweetened drinks, with enforcement handled by local councils.

The Advertising Standards Authority has revised its complaint handling procedures, introducing clearer expectations around evidence submission, transparency requirements, and review processes. These procedural updates may require advertisers to respond more quickly when complaints arise, with tighter deadlines for evidence submission and ruling suspension requests.

A new GALA guide provides a practical, jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction overview of AI disclosure requirements in advertising across key global markets. Following the EU AI Act's transparency obligations becoming directly applicable across all 27 Member States on 2 August 2026, jurisdictions worldwide are accelerating their legislative and regulatory responses to AI-generated content in commercial contexts.

Safeway faces a lawsuit over its rewards program pricing practices, with plaintiffs claiming the retailer's 'Thru' date on member-only prices misleads consumers into believing sales are time-limited when they may continue indefinitely.

Google has introduced new transparency features across its advertising platforms to help users identify when generative AI has been used to create or modify advertisements. The updates include disclosure labels in the My Ad Center panel and visible overlays on ads in certain jurisdictions, with specific requirements varying by location and ad type.