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March 28th, 2023
The FTC Is Updating Guidance on Environmental Claims. Here’s What That Means
Advertising Partner Jeffrey A. Greenbaum is quoted in the article, "The FTC Is Updating Guidance on Environmental Claims. Here's What That Means" published by Adweek. The article discusses the FTC's new guidance on environmental claims, set to be issued at the end of the FTC's public comment period. Jeff is quoted saying, "That doesn't mean advertisers are completely in the dark or that they should take environmental claims lightly in the meantime. Just because it's not defined in the guides doesn't mean you should think you get a free pass on sustainability."
Jeff adds that advertisers should take great care in regards to the clues within the FTC's request for public comment. The agency asked for insights on claims related to carbon neutrality, climate change, recyclability, and compostability. He says, "There's nothing preventing the agency from taking enforcement action against a company for its misleading claims before the Green Guides are officially released."
In conclusion, Jeff says, “The FTC is sending pretty clear messages about the things that they care about. What marketers should be doing is thinking about how those issues impact their advertising, and they should start to take action now.”
Read the full article here.
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Jonah Brill and Spouse Emma Brill Featured on Cardozo Law School Podcast
Jonah Brill and his wife Emma Brill are interviewed on their alma mater’s audio publication SPARKS: A Cardozo School of Law Podcast | Cardozo Law. Having met as first-year law students at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, they discuss how their law school affected their personal lives and chosen career paths. They share their class recommendations, “insights into the complexities of tax law,” and “lessons learned along the way.” Listen here.
April 8 2025
Key Amendments to the New York Rules of Professional Conduct
The New York Law Journal quotes Tyler C. Maulsby on the recently amended Rules of Profesisonal Conduct, which will affect conflicts, screening of laterals, fairness to opposing counsel, and more. View Article
April 1 2025
Duke’s ‘White Lotus’ Cameo Not Likely An IP Problem for HBO
Law360 quotes Kimberly M. Maynard on whether HBO was within its rights to use Duke University's apparel in its artistic expression on the dark comedy show "The White Lotus." Kim argues that when discussing something that's clearly an artistic expression, brand owners' rights are fairly limited by the First Amendment and the Rogers case, even as amended by the Jack Daniels' case. (Behind paywall) View Article
March 31 2025
