Democrats face free trade challenge Mar 22, 2008
$7 online stock trades. Biting the hands that feed you. (MSNBC -- Politics)
POV: It's Not Easy Being Green Jan 14, 2008
Consider the advice John Feldman, an advertising lawyer and partner with Reed Smith, gives to marketers: "Marketers who feel that the ability to tout one's greenness is becoming a necessity should definitely take a step back and think about advertising law basics: What does the claim mean from the point of view of the consumer? Does the consumer need to know more in order to avoid a misimpression? Do I have in my file a reasonable basis for making this claim? If marketers forget these basic... (AdWeek)
Sleeping drug ad wins 'worst product' Oct 29, 2007
The commercial, allowed in the US under direct-to-consumer advertising law, used images of black boards, school books and a school bus. The voice-over states: "Rozerem would like to remind you that it's back to school season. Ask your doctor today if Rozerem is right for you.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Tobacco foes fear `loopholes' in ad rules Jun 30, 2007
Cigarette ads like this one from the 1980's haven't been seen since tobacco companies voluntarily put a halt to them while a federal tobacco advertising law worked its way through the courts. Jun 29, 2007 04:30 AM tonda maccharles ottawa bureau. (Toronto Star)
CNBC probes possible cheating in game May 31, 2007
Many companies worry that contestants will try to hack into their computers to fudge the results, said Melissa Landau Steinman, a specialist in advertising law at law firm Venable in Washington, D.C.. She added that CNBC probably had no legal liability because contests normally have lots of fine print. (Los Angeles Times)
Council approves zoning change for signs Apr 17, 2007
For the past several months, the city council has discussed advertising lawn signs after someone complained that a lawn care service company had its advertising up too long on at a residence, Councilman Alan Fetty explained during the meeting. After the issue was sent to the Planning and Zoning Commission, it came up with a plan to allow construction advertising law signs on new construction only. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Abenaki commission has no authority to recognize tribe Apr 10, 2007
"Essentially, it is a truth in advertising law," she said. Ken Van Way, program assistant for the board, said he agreed that last year's law was "too narrow in scope.". (Concord Monitor)
Sweet like sugar -- but it's not sugar Apr 9, 2007
Rebecca Tushnet, a professor of advertising law at Georgetown University who has followed the case, said: "The key issue is, what can you say about your product that's made in a lab and its relationship to nature? ". Merisant argues that it is chemistry, not sugar, that generates Splenda's sweetness. (Boston Globe)
See You in Court, Sweetie Apr 6, 2007
Rebecca Tushnet, a professor of advertising law at Georgetown University who has followed the case, said: ;The key issue is, what can you say about your product that;s made in a lab and its relationship to nature. How much can you suggest that it;s natural, whether because the components were found in nature, or your body processes it as natural. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Branding the Underdog Mar 28, 2007
I had worked in advertising law for a long time at the Federal Trade Commission before I became an academic. I have always been interested in how the law could impact [business] strategy if the two were integrated. (BusinessWeek)
China: Teahouse Is Threat to Morality Jan 13, 2007
The "Qingwa Bao Ernai" shop was violating China's advertising law, the Shanghai Daily and other newspapers said, citing a local commercial bureau official, Xu Jun. "The name is also against social morality and common ethics," Xu was quoted as saying, adding the change was needed to "purify the city's ad markets." The shop had no listed phone number, although a manager identified in the reports only by his surname, Li, was quoted as saying the name was not meant to be risque. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Controversial ad causes national backlash Jan 12, 2007
According to Article 7 of the Advertising Law of the People's Republic of China, no advertisement can "contain the National flag, national emblem or the national anthem of the People's Republic of China". But in Russia, there are no concrete laws governing advertisements, according to the report. (Xinhuanet, China)
Malpractice Suit Ruled Not 'Core' to Chapter 11 Jan 12, 2007
Hall Dickler, long known as a leading advertising law boutique, closed in early 2004 when most of its lawyers joined the New York office of Pittsburgh's Reed Smith. A substantial practice also had splintered off earlier to join the New York office of Los Angeles' Manatt, Phelps ips. (Law.com)
Report: Japan FTC to Probe Softbank Oct 31, 2006
TOKYO Oct 30, 2006 (AP) Japan's Fair Trade Commission has begun investigating mobile phone carrier Softbank Mobile Corp. over possible advertising law violations, a news report said Tuesday ... The FTC is now investigating the content of Softbank's advertising on suspicion that parts of it may violate advertising laws, Kyodo News reported. (ABC News -- Wire)
Report: Japan fair trade watchdog to ... Oct 31, 2006
Japan's Fair Trade Commission has begun investigating mobile phone carrier Softbank Mobile Corp. over possible advertising law violations, a news report said Tuesday ... The FTC is now investigating the content of Softbank's advertising on suspicion that parts of it may violate advertising laws, Kyodo News reported. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Japanese stocks mixed, dollar higher vs yen Oct 31, 2006
88) after the Internet services company is reportedly now under investigation by Japan's anti-monopoly watchdog over possible advertising law violations. Tokyo-based Softbank aggressively slashed its prices last week to undercut rivals, only to halt accepting new customers over the weekend when its computer system couldn't handle the barrage of new applications. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Premier rejects Caledonia invite Oct 18, 2006
"These clearly, in our opinion, are a breach of the federal advertising law," Jim Watson said yesterday. With files from Canadian Press. (Toronto Star -- Canada)
People in business Sep 7, 2006
The OAC fosters communications on payment system policy and operational matters with financial institutions in the Fifth District, which includes the Carolinas, Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia and most of West Virginia. Sink joined LSB in 1972 and has held various positions, including branch manager, loan officer and collections manager. (Foster's Daily Democrat)
What's in a name? Opponents fight Lieberman's use of Democrat label Aug 28, 2006
Joan Andrews, an attorney with the state Elections Enforcement Commission, said there is no "truth in advertising law" in Connecticut that would force Lieberman to stop calling himself a Democrat. Jump to page: 1. (Greenwich Time)
Rewind: 'The Devil Wears Prada' — A Bold Addition To The Fashion-Film Canon Jun 27, 2006
fixBGIEMac(); function sendGlobalNavForward() { // this needs to be called for Mozilla try { document. getElementById('contentHolder'). (VHI.com -- Music News)
MCHD candidates inadvertently violate political advertising law May 12, 2006
5 million in proposed county park improvements be put to the voters for approval. Yes -- put it to a vote. (Conroe Courier, TX)
China proposes new regulations to ban fake products ads Mar 22, 2006
Luo Yifeng, a leader figure in Beijing Chemical Industry Group Corporation, proposed to set up the Advertising Law on Public Interest to secure enough time for more useful adverts to be shown on TV.. "The public service ads could effectively influence the audience, especially at a time when the country is looking to build a harmonious society," said Luo. (Xinhuanet, China)
Conspicuous Little Consumers Feb 13, 2006
The two key principles of advertising law are deceptiveness and fairness. Well, they're violating deceptiveness all the time. (AlterNet.org)
