New York law protects consumers from false advertising. You have a right to receive truthful information about products and services. False advertising is any advertising that is misleading in any significant way. This includes any statements or pictures about the product.
New York does not recognize a separate common law right of publicity. The two sections, 50 and 51, describe similar rights but provide for different enforcement mechanisms. Section 50 makes a right of publicity violation a misdemeanor, while Section 51 provides a private cause of action.
§ 350-a. False advertising. 1. The term "false advertising" means advertising, including labeling, of a commodity, or of the kind, character, terms or conditions of any employment opportunity if such advertising is misleading in a material respect.
New York law protects consumers from false advertising. You have a right to receive truthful information about products and services. False advertising is any advertising that is misleading in any significant way. This includes any statements or pictures about the product.
Rule 7.1 governs attorney advertisements. Attorney advertising may not contain a statement or claim that is false, deceptive or misleading, or that otherwise violates any Rule.