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May 31st, 2023
Greenwashing in the Crosshairs: Regulators Around the Globe Take Aim
Advertising Partner Jeffrey A. Greenbaum is quoted in the article, "Greenwashing in the Crosshairs: Regulators Around the Globe Take Aim" published by AdWeek. The article discusses the FTC's updated Green Guides guidance which discourages brands from misleading consumers through false advertising. The U.S. joins the EU and U.K. in regulating green claims and increasing scrutiny. Jeff is quoted saying, "The Green Guides review will highlight certain issues of concern in the marketplace, and that may lead consumers to bring claims under state law based on those issues.”
Jeff notes, "Laws pertaining to greenwashing have an ultimate agenda to discourage advertisers from marketing misleading claims. While the goals for the EU’s Green Claims Directive and the FTC’s Green Guides may align, anyone marketing across borders will have to consider different laws in different countries.”
Read the full article here. (Behind paywall)
Other Quoted
The Television Academy’s Second Annual AI Summit Pushed Calm—and Concern
IndieWire quotes Andrew Folks who spoke on a panel of legal experts at the Television Academy’s AI Summit at the Saban Media Center in North Hollywood. The speakers addressed AI's impact on the industry and talent. Mr. Folks stated that privacy and copyright laws “are grappling” to address AI. He explained regulatory actions, and the application of copyright law. He also discussed litigation, including how OpenAI and Google in a government proposal argued that fair use protections apply to all copyrighted material used for AI purposes. The article noted, "over 400 A-List Hollywood power players condemned such an action." View Article
March 21 2025
ICAS Announces Winners of the 2025 Global Awards at Annual Meetings in Mumbai
ICAS quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the importance of advertising self-regulation in protecting consumers and guiding brands on best practices in advertising. An international independent jury of self-regulatory experts chaired by Jeff chose six winners that contribute to responsible marketing practices and a more effective and impactful self-regulatory system. View Article
March 18 2025
Vegas Lights, Industry Nights, and the Future of Games
DICE quotes Sean F. Kane on the legal implications of generative AI in video games, including intellectual property uncertainty, privacy and data risks, and shifting platform policies.
March 17 2025
