Kelley Drye Ad Law Access Podcast

The Ad Law Access podcast, now available daily, is powered by Kelley Drye’s Advertising and Privacy / Data Security teams. Hosted by Simone Roach, the daily podcast complements the award-winning Ad Law Access blog, and provides updates and analysis on advertising, marketing, and privacy / data security law.Please visit the Advertising and Privacy Law Resource Center at https://www.kelleydrye.com/Advertising-and-Privacy-Law-Resource-Center and our award winning blog at https://adlawaccess.com.

Kelley Drye Ad Law Access Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Kelley Drye Advertising Law, with 500 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kelley Drye Advertising Law hosts Kelley Drye Ad Law Access Podcast, a business show with 500 episodes published.

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  Court Distinguishes Between Mandatory and Optional Fees in CA Honest Pricing Law Suit

  Aug 19, 20263 min

  What makes a fee part of the advertised price, and when can it be treated as optional? In this episode, we unpack a California court’s recent decision interpreting the state’s Honest Pricing Law and its distinction between mandatory fees that must be included in an advertised price and optional charges that consumers can avoid. The case offers important guidance for businesses navigating California’s increasingly strict rules on pricing transparency, particularly when offering add-ons, service fees, or other charges that may arise during the purchasing process. As litigation and enforcement around hidden fees continue to grow, the decision is a timely reminder that how a fee is presented, and whether consumers can truly avoid it, can make all the difference. Hosted by Simone Roach. Based on a blog post by Gonzalo E. Mon.

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  FDA Advisory Committee Recommends Several Peptides for Compounding for Various Uses Despite Staff Opposition- What Stakeholders Need to Know

  Aug 18, 20265 min

  What happens when an FDA advisory committee recommends opening the door to peptide compounding, but FDA staff strongly disagree? In this episode, we unpack the FDA Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee’s recommendation to add six of seven peptides under review to the 503A Bulks List for uses ranging from obesity and wound healing to insomnia, despite agency staff raising concerns about insufficient safety and effectiveness data, limited clinical evidence, and potential safety risks. We also explore why the recommendations are not a green light for compounding or marketing these substances: FDA must still complete a formal rulemaking process, and the agency is not required to follow the Committee’s advice. For compounding pharmacies, wellness providers, telehealth platforms, manufacturers, and investors, the key takeaway is clear: enforcement risk remains, and caution is still warranted. Hosted by Simone Roach. Based on a blog post by Donnelly L. McDowell and Cristina Ferretti.

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  Summer Edition #3 - Looking Back at July

  Aug 11, 202611 min

  What did July reveal about the future of advertising law and consumer protection? In this Summer Edition of the Ad Law Access Podcast, we take a step back from the month’s individual developments to explore the bigger trends shaping the legal landscape, from the application of traditional advertising principles to AI claims and growing scrutiny of data-driven and comparative pricing, to the expanding role of state attorneys general in privacy, child safety, affordability, and multistate enforcement. We also examine continued attention on environmental marketing, influencer disclosures, subscriptions, food delivery fees, and practical compliance strategies for businesses. One theme connects them all: the lines between advertising, privacy, consumer protection, and state enforcement are increasingly blurred, creating new compliance challenges for companies navigating today’s rapidly evolving marketplace. Hosted by Simone Roach.

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  FTC Files Lawsuit to Stop Subscription Schemes

  Aug 10, 20263 min

  What happens when the FTC says “cancel” should actually mean cancel? In this episode, we unpack the FTC’s lawsuit against Uber, which alleges the company enrolled consumers in its Uber One subscription without obtaining proper consent, made misleading savings claims, and created an unnecessarily complicated cancellation process despite advertising that members could cancel “anytime.” The case underscores the FTC’s continued focus on subscription practices, automatic renewals, and negative option marketing, reinforcing that clear disclosures, express informed consent, and simple cancellation mechanisms remain core compliance expectations. For businesses offering recurring subscriptions, the lawsuit is another reminder that friction-filled cancellations and deceptive enrollment practices continue to be a major enforcement priority. Hosted by Simone Roach. Based on a blog post by Gonzalo E. Mon.

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  NAD Reviews Sharp Language in Pricing Claims

  Aug 7, 20263 min

  What’s the difference between hard-hitting marketing and misleading pricing claims? In this episode, we unpack a recent NAD decision involving Harry’s and Gillette that explores the boundaries of comparative advertising, including when advertisers can rely on regular retail prices instead of temporary promotional discounts and how far they can go with aggressive language like “you’re getting ripped off.” The decision reinforces that comparative pricing claims must be grounded in prices consumers regularly pay, while also signaling that sharp, hyperbolic rhetoric may be permissible when it doesn’t cross the line into false or misleading advertising. For brands engaged in competitive marketing, the case offers valuable guidance on striking the right balance between persuasive messaging and legal compliance. Hosted by Simone Roach. Based on a blog post by Gonzalo E. Mon.

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