Concerns about health risks from unregulated GLP-1 drug advertisements for at-risk groups
Ads for GLP-1 weight loss medications are everywhere—on TV, social media, you name it. While they can help raise awareness for those dealing with obesity, there’s a risk if they’re not reaching the right audience. Pharmaceutical companies are expected to follow strict guidelines against misleading advertisements. However, telehealth companies have been known to prescribe complex, […]
Newcomer Cloobeck invests heavily in TV advertisements for the governor’s election
Wealthy Candidate Launches Major Ad Campaign in California Stephen J. Cloobeck, a wealthy political contender, has been making a splash by investing $1.4 million in television advertisements since Tuesday. This marks the first wave of ads that Californians can expect ahead of next year’s governor’s election. While Cloobeck’s campaign declined to share the specifics of […]
Alabama Supreme Court implements updated regulations for attorney advertisements
Alabama Supreme Court Updates Ethical Rules on Lawyer Advertising The Alabama Supreme Court has implemented new ethical guidelines aimed at regulating lawyer advertising to prevent deceptive practices and safeguard the public. “These updated rules achieve two main objectives,” noted Presiding Judge Sarah Stewart. “They ensure our standards remain relevant amid ongoing social and technological shifts. […]
Steve Milloy: Stopping Drug Advertisements Now Might Silence Energy Later
As discussions around banning direct-to-consumer (DTC) drug ads heat up, critics of the pharmaceutical industry frame it mostly as a move against “big pharma.” Yet, this populist narrative might obscure a more concerning shift: the normalization of restricting free speech, which could have implications for those who cherish the First Amendment, especially as these tactics […]
Nick Saban denounces UAW for misrepresenting comments, likeness in advertisements
Ahead of next week's unionization vote at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance, near Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the United Auto Workers (UAW) has begun distributing paid ads suggesting support for former University of Alabama head coach Nick Saban. In a statement Sunday, Saban denied those rumors and asked the UAW to stop using his likeness in promotional […]