BBB National Programs

With AI's growing influence, effective regulation is increasingly crucial, especially in sectors where trust and ethics are key. This #SoftLawSummit session will examine how a soft law approach to AI governance can promote ethical use, innovation, and public trust in biomedical research and translational medicine. See the full agenda and register for the Summit today: https://lnkd.in/eCty2jrz Speakers: Cason Schmit, Texas A&M School of Public Health Jennifer K. Wagner, Penn State University

How should platforms navigate the growing patchwork of online safety and moderation laws across the U.S., UK, EU, and beyond? In this episode, BBB National Programs’ Dona J. Fraser and Izzy Neis of ModSquad explore the UK’s Online Safety Act (OSA), the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA), and U.S. laws like Section 230 and COPPA. Listen:  https://lnkd.in/en_57FFB

[Less than 3 weeks away!] The National Advertising Review Board (NARB) appeals process provides independent industry peer review of cases, helping promote truthfulness and accuracy in national advertising. This #NAD25 session will provide a bird’s eye view of the appellate process, with diverse perspectives from NARB, a panel pool member, and a practitioner. See the full agenda and register: https://lnkd.in/ezB9wdiG Panelists: Jennifer Fried, Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP Saveeta Dhanai, BBB National Programs Mary Engle, BBB National Programs Cary Hatch, MDB Communications Heather Hippsley, National Advertising Review Board (NARB) Kenneth Plevan, National Advertising Review Board (NARB)

A recently leaked draft of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission Strategy Report indicates a growing demand from policymakers for greater accountability in food and beverage advertising. BBB National Program’s Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative (CFBAI) provides a way for industry to take voluntary action to address lawmakers’ concerns. Read the full blog by Daniel Range, VP CFBAI, BBB National Programs: https://lnkd.in/enzErBfe

BBB National Programs’ Annie M. Ugurlayan (she/her) will bring her experience as Assistant Director of the National Advertising Division (NAD) to tomorrow’s program on advertising claims support, hosted by The Institute for Perception. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q03FF_cX0

The FTC’s recent warnings to leading tech companies are a reminder of the enduring importance of safeguarding user privacy, even under foreign regulatory pressure. To help data processors demonstrate their commitment to comprehensive privacy to consumers and regulators alike, BBB National Programs offers a Privacy Recognition for Processors (PRP) certification. This collaborative certification process fortifies businesses’ privacy practices, culminating in a self-verifiable seal and ongoing monitoring and support. Learn more about our privacy certification services and get started today: https://hubs.la/Q03FtLh20

The NAD Annual Conference offers CLE credit, two days full of insightful sessions, and unmatched access to industry leaders and regulators shaping the future of advertising. See the full #NAD25 agenda and register today: https://hubs.la/Q03DJmjT0

In this #SoftLawSummit session, The George Washington University’s Aram Gavoor will share his research on how soft law may become a major driver of AI and blockchain regulation in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent shift in the balance of separation of powers. See the full agenda and register at no cost to attend the Summit: https://lnkd.in/eCty2jrz

Tomorrow, BBB National Programs’ William F., Attorney, National Advertising Division (NAD) will join a webinar hosted by the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) covering claim substantiation standards and current trends in advertising enforcement. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g9DgWTGG Speakers: William F., BBB National Programs Asa Waldstein, Apex Compliance® Rend Al-Mondhiry, Amin Wasserman Gurnani Graham Rigby, American Herbal Products Association (AHPA)

Voting for SXSW 2026 Panel Picker closes this Sunday, August 24. Don’t miss your chance to support our panel, “Glow-Up or Blow-Up: Navigating Beauty Influencer Partnership.” This conversation will bring together beauty creators, brand leaders, agency pros, and legal voices to unpack the challenges of influencer partnerships and offer a practical toolkit for collaboration. Here is how you vote: 1. Create an account: https://hubs.la/Q03DJ3660 2. Go to the panel webpage: https://hubs.la/Q03DJ49r0 3. Click the Heart icon to vote for the panel.