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Lions Not Sheep is a clothing company that, in its own words, allows consumers who wear its clothes to 'show people it's possible to live your life as a LION, [...]

A few months ago, an advertisement of a large shampoo Company was published in Greek media (both on TV and ?n social media), in which members of the Greek LGBTQ+ [...]

As Her Majesty the Queen reaches 70 years as Head of State and celebrates her Jubilee this summer, it is clear that brands (particularly British brands) will want to celebrate [...]

The Consumer Protection Law No. 6502 has been amended by the Law No. 7392 which was published in the Official Gazette on 01.04.2022. The amendments introduced into the Consumer Protection [...]

I often think that figuring out the courts' and NAD's position on whether a particular statement is puffery or a claim is almost a Talmudic exercise: it requires the most [...]

On March 31, 2022, the Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (OPDP) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an untitled letter to Bausch Health Companies Inc. regarding a [...]

The Consumer Protection Law No. 6502 has been amended by the Law No. 7392 which was published in the Official Gazette on 01.04.2022. The amendments introduced into the Consumer Protection [...]

The Czech Republic Supreme Administrative Court upheld a court decision on a dispute between the Council for Radio and Television Broadcasting (RRTV) and a manufacturer of infant formula called Sunar, [...]

Function and Prose, two 'online purveyors of customizable hair products' (and clearly fierce competitors) have been at it for a while, initiating a series of cases about the other's product [...]

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has announced new guidance for Internet gaming (iGaming) advertising and marketing, leading up to the launch of the province's new iGaming market [...]

The ASA has issued an 'Enforcement Notice' to over 50 companies that advertise cryptocurrencies, 'instructing them to review their ads and to ensure they understand and are complying with the [...]

EU - UK ADVERTISING AND MARKETING. 14 September 2021 In response to growing attention being paid to influencer marketing by regulators, as seen by the release of the ASA's influencer [...]

Emma, the mattress company, featured a number of claims on its UK website and in a poster that appeared on the London Underground. Ad (a): A product page on the [...]

EU - ADVERTISING AND MARKETING Following a public consultation in October 2020, the ASA has published formal guidance on the advertising of in-game purchases. The guidance aims to prevent harm [...]

Advertisements for Virtual Digital Assets In recent days, most of us have been afflicted by advertisements flaunting the benefits of investing in cryptocurrency, touting them to be a sure-fire scheme [...]

NAD recently considered a matter involving competitors in the prepper business. The Advertiser, 4Patriots, which uses the tagline 'We Champion Freedom and Self-Reliance,' advertises its long term survival food kits, [...]

On February 17, 2022, the New York ('NY') State Cannabis Control Board approved the filing of proposed Medical Cannabis Program regulations to be released for public comment. The regulations implement [...]

On 23 February 2022, the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) released its 'Guidelines for advertising of Virtual Digital Assets and linked services' (Guidelines) to ensure that advertisements pertaining to [...]

The Turkish Ministry of Trade has recently amended ('Amendment Regulation') the Commercial Advertisement and Unfair Commercial Practices Regulation ('Regulation')1. The Amendment Regulation has been published in the Official Gazette2, and [...]

Pepperidge Farm sells 'Golden Butter' crackers, which are made from flour, butter, vegetable oil, and other ingredients. Is the 'Golden Butter' name misleading, since the crackers include vegetable oil (a [...]

The Regulation on the Amendment of the Regulation on Commercial Advertisement and Unfair Commercial Practices ('Amending Regulation') 1 was published in the Official Gazette numbered 31737 dated February 1, 2022 [...]

In this final installment of our 'On Notice' series about the FTC's Notice of Penalty Offenses Concerning Endorsements, we discuss when and how to properly disclose the existence of a [...]

What laws are used to regulate advertising on medicines in your jurisdiction? Advertising on medicines in Indonesia is regulated by several regulations and decrees. The main sources of regulation are: [...]

The prohibition on alcohol advertising in or on a 'sports area' during a sporting event will come into effect on 12 November, 2021. The new prohibition is part of the [...]

Many organisations and individuals in Vietnam use cross-border advertising services provided by various foreign providers such as Facebook, Google, Tik Tok. Decree 70 stipulates that entities engaging in those services [...]

As supply chain issues continue to impact the availability of products, there are serious concerns that this problem is only going to get worse as we head into the busy [...]

On October 7, 2021, California's Governor approved an amendment to AB-45 Industrial hemp products. The amendment legalizes the use of industrial hemp, including THC, as a cosmetic, beverage, and food [...]

Decree 38 provides a better scope defining to which entities it applies. It also introduces several more severe penalities for violations related to advertising for certain products, in particular drugs, [...]

1 General - Medicinal Products 1.1 What laws and codes of practice govern the advertising of medicinal products in your jurisdiction? On 31 January 2020, the UK left the EU [...]

Aldat?c? reklam, herhangi bir ?ekilde tüketicileri yan?ltan veya yan?ltmas? muhtemel reklamlard?r. Ayn? zamanda, bu yan?lt?c? nitelikleri dolay?s?yla, tüketicilerin ekonomik davran??lar?n? etkilemesi muhtemel olan veya bu nitelikleri dolay?s?yla rakiplerine zarar veren [...]

The newly adopted Advertising Standards Authority's (ASA) Alcohol Advertising and Promotion Code (Code) provides significant changes to the advertising and promotion of alcohol in New Zealand. The Code replaces the [...]

The Act of 26 February 2021 and certain grand ducal regulations have transposed into Luxembourg law the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (2018/1808) (the 'Directive'). The new act modifies the Electronic [...]

This week, the Advertising Standards Authority banned yet another ad for a financial product which falsely claimed to be endorsed by Martin Lewis, the famous financial journalist and founder of [...]

Recently, a federal court in Illinois dismissed Telephone Consumer Protection Act ('TCPA') claims against an animal health and wellness company, Elanco Animal Health, Inc. ('Elanco'). Elanco sent unsolicited facsimile transmissions [...]

We have seen advertisements for various drugs in electronic media. However, there still remains a cloud of doubt in the minds of pharmaceutical companies about the legality of these advertisements. [...]

The unexpected amendment of the campaign terms for 'Nutella Awarding Jars' during the campaign period was deemed an unfair commercial practice by the Turkish Advertisement Board in its recent decision. [...]

The law amending the Law No. 5651 on the Regulation of Internet Broadcasts and Prevention of Crimes Committed through Such Broadcasts ('Internet Law') known as Social Media Law in Turkey [...]

The law amending the Law No. 5651 on the Regulation of Internet Broadcasts and Prevention of Crimes Committed through Such Broadcasts ('Internet Law') known as Social Media Law in Turkey [...]

Financial advertising in Canada is primarily regulated by the federal, provincial and territorial governments, which have enacted advertising laws of general and more specific application. The Competition Act is the [...]

Perhaps it's a sign of age, but it does amaze me that everywhere you go these days there seems to be a shop sign or a product label with a [...]