The Ad Watchers

Join National Advertising Division attorneys on this podcast as they explore advertising claims and what it means to put them to the truthfulness test.

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In Your Face – Where do you draw the line with denigration?

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It is common for advertisers to engage in a little healthy competition, directly comparing their products to a competitor’s to inform consumers about...

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A single-issue ad law case does not mean it is not an important issue. For the last 5 years, the Fast-Track SWIFT filing track has addressed...