Search

The article offers information on the issue of a landmark ethics reform measure, being discussed at the Illinois Senate committee hearing. The move of Governor Rod Blagojevich, a Democratic Party candidate, to revise the bill to ban campaign or what is known as "pay-to-play" politics, is seen an existential threat, since any changes to the calibrated bill would have to go back through a legislative process. The altered bill that would change the way lawmakers get pay rises is also noted.

The article reports on the 244-count indictment of the grand jury in a trial against Good Humor Corp. for advertising its ice cream as "the next best thing to love" in Brooklyn, New York City in 1975. The indictment charges Good Humor for record falsification and shipment from a plant in Maspeth, Queens from 1972 through April. It points out that the company will be fined 1.8 million dollars if convicted. Meanwhile, the investigators discover that the plant kept an elaborately coded secret set with true bacteria counts for company use and a false record to show state inspectors.

The article provides information about updated marketing regulations. Particular attention is given to the regulations that pertain to creating a marketing campaign. The article received information about regulatory experts at marketing associations and law firms, in addition to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. INSETS: MORE REGULATORY ISSUES IN PLAY;Issues Ready for the Snap.

The article reports on a ruling by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that advertisers are only permitted to use the word "free" in their promotions only when the offering has no strings attached and that it cannot be tied to the purchase of another product or service.

The article offers news briefs related to the consumer goods market in the U.S. "Consumer Reports" magazine has enabled automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz to stop an advertising campaign that falsely called its 2017 E-Class sedan as self-driving. A legal case was filed by the Department of Justice to block two proposed mergers of health insurers due to its violation of competition laws. A "non-disparagement clause" is an agreement that holds a consumer from writing a bad online review.

Several letters to the editor are presented which discuss various issues such as the responsibilities of an employee and criminal case charged, and a 500-dollar fine to a citizen of Melbourne, Australia for painting out a corporate advertising campaign.

The article reports on the proposal of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to revise its policy on substantiation of weight-loss and disease claims for dietary supplements and foods across the nation. The agency suggests that weight-loss claims must be supported by at least two controlled human clinical studies conducted by different researchers. The policy is to ensure competent and reliable evidence of weight loss and disease claims which can be determined by a matrix of factors.

The article report that the U.S. Congress has passed House bill HR 5175 that requires wider disclosure of campaign financing. Barely passing in a narrow House vote, the passage of the bill intends to impose stricter disclosure rules on campaign advertising by corporations, unions, and other independent organizations. The piece of legislation was created as a means to temper the impact of a Supreme Court ruling that allowed corporations free-speech rights and the right to provide funds on political campaigns.

The article presents the author's insights on the use of unauthorized campaigns that involve the Olympics and sports leagues in the U.S. He notes that advertisers and businesses who wanted to use Olympic athletes in the campaign should take precautionary steps to avoid jeopardizing the status of the athlete. He also says that campaigns using the word Olympic, interlocking rings, and sports leagues should resort to use disclaimers to avoid copyright infringement liabilities under the Lanham Act.

The article reports that at least 1 million dollar damage will be claimed by the Lamar Advertising Co. against the government of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It cites that Pittsburgh ordered the removal of the 19 ft. by 58 ft. electronic light emitting diode (LED) billboard on April 2008 which is displayed outside the Grant Transportation Center. According to Stan Geier, Lamar's vice president, the appeal has been filed with the Pennsylvania Comonwealth Court for any resolution.

The article focuses on the advertisement of Saab automobiles from Saab Automobile AB which touts a carbon dioxide offset program. It is inferred that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in August 2007 launched a legal action on the automobile's advertisement. It discusses the details of the publicity which promises that 17 trees would be planted for each Saab automobile sold. Also included is a statement from the chairman of ACCC, Graeme Samuel on the legal action.

This article reports on the spread of abortion advertisements in the U.S. in 1991. As the presidential election year approaches, the highly charged issue of abortion is becoming the subject of an increasing number of advertising campaigns. Although recent efforts have surrounded specific legislation, these campaigns offer a glimpse of the strategies proponents and opponents of abortion rights plan to follow. They also indicate the willingness of organizations on both sides to spend money on media blitzes to further their viewpoints. Adding fuel to the fire, the U.S. Supreme Court is close to considering a case many expect could produce a decision overturning its landmark Roe vs. Wade decision, which struck down restrictive state abortion laws in 1973.