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Deception at the Cannes Lions Festival
Misleading campaigns highlight this year’s big ad event.
DSSRC’s Arbonne Decision Gets It Wrong
Council blesses MLM’s use of unsubstantiated earnings claims.
TINA.org Joins Over 300 Orgs. in Letter Urging Congress to Support Financial Watchdog
Legislators should protect the work of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Why You Might be Trapped In That Gym Membership Forever
Some members of Congress want to kill a popular “click-to-cancel” rule.
TINA.org Supports FTC’s ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Rule against Industry Challenge
Companies should not be able to trap consumers into subscriptions that they do not want.
‘Apple Cider Vinegar’ and the World of Wellness Influencers
Cautionary stories like Belle Gibson’s are not unique.
Should Movie Theaters Be Required to Advertise Actual Start Times?
Under a proposed bill, theaters could be fined for making moviegoers guess.
TINA.org’s Year in Review 2024
Looking back at our accomplishments.
The Growing AI Conundrum: Fake Reviews Edition
TINA.org supports consolidated FTC efforts to attack burgeoning issue.
CFPB Proposes Paycheck Advance Rule
TINA.org joins coalition of consumer organizations in support of the proposed rule