The FTC is not anti-direct selling. It’s pro-truth in advertising.
The DSA misses the mark.
In June 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Russell Brands, LLC for allegedly misleadingly marketing that Spalding NEVERFLAT basketballs “Stay[] Inflated 10x Longer Guaranteed,” have “No need to add air pressure during the first year,” and maintain rebound height when such advertising claims are not true. (Markos et al v. Russell Brands, LLC, Case No. 16-cv-4362, S. D. NY.)
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The DSA misses the mark.
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