Advertising

Maine Newspapers, Broadcasters Challenge Law Requiring “Due Diligence” on Advertisers Before Running Political Ads

A new Maine law that bans political advertising by foreign government-influenced entities has a remarkable feature of special concern for news organizations: it enlists news outlets to enforce the ban.

Advertising Law Summary

The Summary covers areas for which the advertiser and/or publisher could be liable. It ranges from the content of the advertisements (discrimination to defamation) to the manner and placement of advertising

False Advertising of Entertainment

Use Of Affiliate Links Does Not Necessarily Transform Editorial Content Into Advertising Says NAD

Missouri Restrictions on Media Alcohol Advertising Struck Down

User Generated Content: Snapshot of Legal Issues

Allowing users to post content can raise a host of legal issues, including copyright and trademark infringement, libel/defamation, rights of publicity/privacy and false advertising. This brief snapshot will provide an overview of some of the key issues raised by engaging with UGC.

Federal Trade Commission Poised to Hold Brands and Influencers Responsible for Improper Native Advertising

USPS Wrestles With Mailing Newspapers Containing Marijuana Ads

Jordan Litigation Fouls First Amendment Defense

Mobile Data Collection

Many incredible capabilities exist as a result of mobile device users disclosing their personal information, and public concern over online privacy breaches has spread to the mobile industry with news stories about geolocation tracking and mobile devices disclosing users' personal information via downloaded software applications.