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FCC fines radio station for misleading contest rules

Winston & Strawn LLP
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USA
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August 29 2012

The FCC recently fined a North Carolina radio station $10,000 for errors in contest deadlines posted on the station website and in emails sent to contestants, even though the radio station correctly broadcast all materials terms of the contest on air

Artist wins case against University of Alabama over use of trademarks

Winston & Strawn LLP
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USA
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July 20 2012

Since 1979, Daniel A. Moore has painted famous football scenes involving the University of Alabama

NAD determines weight-loss testimonials on advertiser's Pinterest pinboards need proper disclosures

Winston & Strawn LLP
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USA
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July 20 2012

The National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus (NAD) recently reviewed certain consumer testimonials posted to Nutrisystem, Inc.’s “pinboard” on the social photo sharing site Pinterest and determined that the testimonials required clear and conspicuous disclosures pursuant to FTC’s Guidelines Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising

NAD determines Priceline did not falsely disparage Travelocity in "light-hearted spoof"

Winston & Strawn LLP
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USA
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April 11 2012

The NAD determined that William Shatner's recurring Priceline Negotiator character did not falsely disparage Travelocity by stating: "So, you've been double crossed by other travel sites and now you want to try the real deal?"

Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino sues Abercrombie & Fitch over use of his name and image

Winston & Strawn LLP
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USA
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December 12 2011

Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino recently sued Abercrombie & Fitch for trademark infringement, false and deceptive advertising, and right of publicity violations

NAD reviews “like-gated” Facebook promotional deal, determines “likes” convey “social endorsement”

Winston & Strawn LLP
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USA
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November 22 2011

After reviewing a promotion offered by Coastal Contacts, Inc. on its Facebook page, the National Advertising Division (NAD) concluded that Facebook “likes” convey a message of general “social endorsement” and should not be obtained by misleading the consumer

Formal enforcement of the Self-Regulatory Principles for Online Behavioral Advertising begins

Winston & Strawn LLP
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USA
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November 11 2011

The Online Interest-Based Advertising Accountability Program recently released six decisions signaling the beginning of the Accountability Program's formal enforcement of the Self-Regulatory Principles for Online Behavioral Advertising

Sunrise period for brand owners to block their brands from .XXX is now open

Winston & Strawn LLP
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USA
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September 26 2011

As we previously reported, ICANN approved the .XXX extension for use by the adult entertainment industry

Defunct internet marketer to pay $2.4 million in class action settlement

Winston & Strawn LLP
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USA
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August 31 2011

NebuAd, Inc., an online advertising company that recently went out of business, has agreed to settle class action claims stemming from alleged violations of federal and state privacy laws

Council of Better Business Bureaus announces uniform nutrition guidelines for food marketed to children

Winston & Strawn LLP
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USA
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August 29 2011

The Children's Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative, a program of the Council of Better Business Bureaus, recently announced comprehensive, uniform nutrition guidelines that will govern advertising of food products to children

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