HAT, the History of Advertising Trust, is celebrating its 50th birthday. As a recently appointed Trustee of HAT, I was delighted to be...

Rogers Communication Inc. has been ordered to pay a $15 million administrative monetary penalty, costs and publish a corrective notice....

Singapore’s Competition and Consumer Commission (CCS) has taken enforcement action against a fake review provider and 45 businesses that...

Four hypothetical advertisers use AI in their latest hypothetical campaigns: A national bank features an AI-generated performer (not...

The Federal Trade Commission announced that it just sued GovAssist LLC and Entry LLC, as well as the companies' owner, alleging that they...

The European Advertising Standards Alliance just announced the publication of its Guide on Disclosing Ads Generated or Enhanced by...

In its new Guide on Disclosing Ads Generated or Enhanced with Artificial Intelligence, EASA argues that AI transparency should be...

In guidance published on 2 October 2026, the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) clarifies an important point: a personal data breach...

The Federal Trade Commission announced that it reached a settlement with Greenway Auto Group, resolving allegations that the company...

The term “negative option” generally references subscriptions, automatic renewals, continuity plans, or other programs where consumers...

At the International Advertising Association's IAA Unites conference earlier this month, a representative from the United Nations...

A consumer buys shampoo from a promotional shelf framed in red. A large sign above the shelf reads ‘buy one, get one free’. But at the...

The time has come: since September 27, strict rules have applied to vague sustainability claims, sustainability labels and claims about...

Since 2 August 2026, deployers of AI systems that generate deepfakes have been required to disclose that the content has been...

Several years ago, New York City sued Exxon, Shell, BP, and the American Petroleum Institute, alleging that they violated New York City's...

Can you use a meat-related term for a plant-based product? That depends first on whether the term is legally protected. You cannot use a...