Is That Ad Deceptive?
A three-part test can help answer that question.
How the Government Protects You
Regulators are there to protect us, but only if we know who they are and how to use them.
The First Amendment and Commercial Speech
When the government can restrict commercial speech.
The First Amendment and Political Speech
Political speech is considered the most protected form of expression.
Federal Laws Governing Ads
There are many federal laws that regulate advertisements in some way or another.
Who Can You Complain to at the Federal Level?
A topic-by-topic list of federal agencies that deal with deceptive advertising.
State-by-State Resources
Where you can file complaints or research a business in your state.
Small Claims Court
Duped by a false ad? You might consider filing a lawsuit in Small Claims Court.
