
H.R. 3409: Protecting Pyramid Schemes, not Consumers
Former FTC economist outlines issues with new “anti-pyramid” bill.
In October 2017, a state court judge granted preliminary approval of a settlement agreement that would resolve a 2016 false advertising class-action lawsuit alleging that Big 5 Sporting Goods misrepresents that Bearpaw Lassen WP hiking boots are waterproof. According to the settlement terms, class members may receive either a $5 cash award or a $7.50 merchandise voucher to use toward a future purchase at a Big 5 Sporting Goods store in California. For more information, go to http://www.bplassensettlement.com/. (Carmody et al v. Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. and Romeo & Juliette, Inc., Case No. 2016-2469, California State Court – San Diego County)
Former FTC economist outlines issues with new “anti-pyramid” bill.
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Low-cost trial offer for teeth whiteners carried a high price.
The latest grant scam making the rounds.