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False Advertising Litigation: Affirmative Challenges, Defense Strategies, and Risk Mitigation

False advertising litigation strategies for plaintiffs and defendants, covering forum selection, claim analysis, substantiation requirements, and defense tactics.

2026-01-14 13:00:00

Program Details

2026-01-14 13:00:00

Program Details

2026-01-14 13:00:00

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2026-01-14 13:00:00

Course Overview

False Advertising Litigation Strategies for Practitioners

2026-01-14 13:00:00

Participants will learn pre-litigation tactics, forum selection criteria, substantiation requirements, and defense strategies for false advertising disputes. These skills enable attorneys to effectively represent both plaintiffs and defendants in Lanham Act and NAD proceedings.

Format

CLE Credit

2h CLE Credits

Level

Intermediate

Length

2

Key topics that will be covered

01
Pre-Litigation
Evaluate strategic options including demand letters, NAD challenges, and regulatory complaints.
02
Forum Selection
Compare NAD proceedings versus federal court litigation based on burden of proof.
03
Claim Analysis
Distinguish between express and implied claims affecting substantiation requirements.
04
Substantiation
Understand competent and reliable scientific evidence standards for advertising claims.
05
Puffery Defense
Identify when general superiority statements qualify as non-actionable puffery.
06
Testing Standards
Evaluate methodology requirements for surveys and scientific studies in litigation.

Program schedule

clock 1:00 pm - 1:20 pm EST

Plaintiff Pre-Litigation Strategies and Alternative Approaches

This session explores strategic options before filing suit, including the ‘do nothing’ approach, counter-advertising campaigns, and demand letters. Participants will also examine NAD proceedings, regulatory complaints, and network review programs as alternatives to litigation.

Andrew Lustigman.Andrew Lustigman.
Barry BenjaminBarry Benjamin
clock 1:20 pm - 1:40 pm EST

Forum Selection and Proving False Advertising Claims

Learn how to analyze competitor claims, choose the optimal forum, and develop effective complaints under the Lanham Act framework. This session covers the critical distinction between express and implied claims and their differing evidentiary burdens.

Andrew Lustigman.Andrew Lustigman.
Barry BenjaminBarry Benjamin
clock 1:40 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Survey Evidence in False Advertising Litigation

Understand when consumer surveys are necessary to prove implied claims and deception. This session addresses survey methodology requirements, pilot survey considerations, and how NAD approaches survey evidence differently than federal courts.

Andrew Lustigman.Andrew Lustigman.
Barry BenjaminBarry Benjamin
clock 2:00 pm - 2:10 pm EST

Afternoon Break

A short break to refresh before the defendant-focused afternoon sessions. Participants can network and prepare questions for the remaining presentations.

Andrew Lustigman.Andrew Lustigman.
Barry BenjaminBarry Benjamin
clock 2:10 pm - 2:30 pm EST

Defendant Substantiation and Puffery Defense Strategies

Explore pre-campaign substantiation requirements and what constitutes competent and reliable scientific evidence under FTC standards. This session examines the puffery defense, including the landmark Papa John’s case and NAD’s more restrictive approach.

Andrew Lustigman.Andrew Lustigman.
Barry BenjaminBarry Benjamin
clock 2:30 pm - 2:50 pm EST

Defense Response Tactics and Expert Involvement

Master claim classification terminology, comparative claim substantiation levels, and the heightened risks of establishment claims. Learn how to effectively involve experts and address influencer attribution issues in defending advertising challenges.

Andrew Lustigman.Andrew Lustigman.
Barry BenjaminBarry Benjamin
clock 2:50 pm - 3:10 pm EST

Evaluating Forums and Managing Adverse Decisions

Compare litigation strategies across NAD, federal court, and regulatory proceedings, including differing burdens of proof. This session analyzes preliminary injunction standards, Daubert challenges, and recent case studies illustrating remedy limitations.

Andrew Lustigman.Andrew Lustigman.
Barry BenjaminBarry Benjamin
Andrew Lustigman.

Andrew Lustigman.

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Barry Benjamin

Barry Benjamin

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Andrew Lustigman.

Andrew Lustigman.

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew Lustigman offers comprehensive counsel to domestic and international clients on advertising, marketing and promotions matters, representing them in regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and litigation. He chairs Olshan’s Advertising, Marketing & Promotions Group and co-chairs its Brand Management & Protection Group.

Recognition & Leadership

Repeatedly recognized as a leader in his field and as an authority on advertising and promotional marketing law. Regularly appears on television, radio, and in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, New York Post, The National Law Journal, New York Law Journal, Inside Counsel, Bloomberg BNA, Law360, Mobile Marketer, and Luxury Daily. Has testified as an expert witness on advertising compliance in federal court.

Professional Involvement

Co-managing partner of the firm and member of its Executive Committee. Frequently speaks on advertising and promotional marketing law topics throughout the country. Publisher of Olshan's Advertising Law Blog since its inception in the early 2000s.

Experience

Advises on clearance of advertising, promotions, and marketing materials, structures sweepstakes, games of skill, fundraising promotions, contests, social media programs, and direct marketing campaigns. Conducts advertising and marketing due diligence in mergers, acquisitions and investments. Significant experience with FTC and FDA regulatory requirements regarding health claims, advertising, labeling and distributing health-related products including OTC products, dietary supplements, medical devices, cosmetics, and medical foods. Represents clients in investigations and litigation brought by FTC, FDA, DOJ, FCC, U.S. Postal Service, state attorneys general, and other governmental authorities. Experience with class action cases and commercial litigation alleging false and deceptive advertising. Frequently appears in federal and state court and before the National Advertising Division of the Better Business Bureau. Retained by Am Law 100 firms as special counsel on advertising compliance matters.
Barry Benjamin

Barry Benjamin

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Barry M. Benjamin chairs Kilpatrick’s Advertising and Marketing group and is the managing partner of the firm’s New York office. His practice focuses on advertising, technology, and privacy, advising clients from multinational corporations to start-up ventures across numerous industries.

Professional Involvement

Chairs Kilpatrick's Advertising and Marketing group. Managing partner of the firm's New York office.

Experience

Advises clients across industries including retail, fashion, gaming, telecommunications, cosmetics, food and beverage, consumer products, and technology. Regularly drafts and negotiates advertising, technology, and commercial contracts. Assists clients with advertising review, social media engagement, and promotions marketing. Represents companies in court, in competitor challenges and investigations through the self-regulatory advertising industry process (NAD, CARU), and in governmental and regulatory (FTC, State AG) inquiries and investigations.
Andrew Lustigman.

Andrew Lustigman.

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

Andrew Lustigman offers comprehensive counsel to domestic and international clients on advertising, marketing and promotions matters, representing them in regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and litigation. He chairs Olshan’s Advertising, Marketing & Promotions Group and co-chairs its Brand Management & Protection Group.

Recognition & Leadership

Repeatedly recognized as a leader in his field and as an authority on advertising and promotional marketing law. Regularly appears on television, radio, and in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, New York Post, The National Law Journal, New York Law Journal, Inside Counsel, Bloomberg BNA, Law360, Mobile Marketer, and Luxury Daily. Has testified as an expert witness on advertising compliance in federal court.

Professional Involvement

Co-managing partner of the firm and member of its Executive Committee. Frequently speaks on advertising and promotional marketing law topics throughout the country. Publisher of Olshan's Advertising Law Blog since its inception in the early 2000s.

Experience

Advises on clearance of advertising, promotions, and marketing materials, structures sweepstakes, games of skill, fundraising promotions, contests, social media programs, and direct marketing campaigns. Conducts advertising and marketing due diligence in mergers, acquisitions and investments. Significant experience with FTC and FDA regulatory requirements regarding health claims, advertising, labeling and distributing health-related products including OTC products, dietary supplements, medical devices, cosmetics, and medical foods. Represents clients in investigations and litigation brought by FTC, FDA, DOJ, FCC, U.S. Postal Service, state attorneys general, and other governmental authorities. Experience with class action cases and commercial litigation alleging false and deceptive advertising. Frequently appears in federal and state court and before the National Advertising Division of the Better Business Bureau. Retained by Am Law 100 firms as special counsel on advertising compliance matters.
Barry Benjamin

Barry Benjamin

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Barry M. Benjamin chairs Kilpatrick’s Advertising and Marketing group and is the managing partner of the firm’s New York office. His practice focuses on advertising, technology, and privacy, advising clients from multinational corporations to start-up ventures across numerous industries.

Professional Involvement

Chairs Kilpatrick's Advertising and Marketing group. Managing partner of the firm's New York office.

Experience

Advises clients across industries including retail, fashion, gaming, telecommunications, cosmetics, food and beverage, consumer products, and technology. Regularly drafts and negotiates advertising, technology, and commercial contracts. Assists clients with advertising review, social media engagement, and promotions marketing. Represents companies in court, in competitor challenges and investigations through the self-regulatory advertising industry process (NAD, CARU), and in governmental and regulatory (FTC, State AG) inquiries and investigations.

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AL2.0
AR2.0
AZ2.0
CA2.0
CO2.0
CT2.0
DC2.0
DE2.0
FL2.0
GA2.0
HI2.0
IA2.0
ID2.0
IL2.0
IN2.0
KS2.0
KY2.0
LA2.0
MA2.0
MD2.0
ME2.0
MI2.0
MN2.0
MO2.4
MS2.0
MT2.0
NC2.0
ND2.0
NE2.0
NH120.0
NJ2.4
NM2.0
NV2.0
NY2.0
OH2.0
OK2.5
OR2.0
PA2.0
RI2.5
SC2.0
SD2.0
TN2.0
TX2.0
UT2.0
VA2.0
VT2.0
WA2.0
WI2.0
WV2.4
WY2.0

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