Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org

FTC takes action against home goods and kitchenware company for misleading made in the USA claims.

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Neon Eyeshadow

Why the word “neon” is missing from many eye-popping colors of eyeshadow.

Five Reasons the BBB Shouldn’t Be Your Only Stop

Researching a company shouldn’t be one-stop shopping.

Why the FTC Needs a Made in USA Rule

It is clear that the FTC’s current tactics for policing made in the USA claims are not working.

California Sues MyPillow for Deceptively Advertised Sleep Study Following TINA.org Complaint

California files lawsuit against pillow maker over misleading health claims for the second time in three years.

New Balance Made in USA

In 1996, the FTC brought an administrative action against New Balance Athletic Shoes, Inc. for making deceptive U.S.-origin claims about its sneakers. Since at least 2009, the company has marketed…

MUSA Recidivists

1. New Balance In 1996, the FTC brought an administrative action against New Balance for making deceptive U.S.-origin claims about its sneakers. Since at least 2009, the company has marketed…

FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996

A review of the FTC’s Made in USA enforcement actions

Ad or Not? USA Today and Primerica

Company tweet muddies sponsored content.

TINA.org’s Made in USA Actions

A review of TINA.org’s work uncovering (and putting an end to) deceptive made in the USA ad campaigns.

TINA’s Take: Juul’s ‘Make the Switch’ Campaign Violates Federal Law

TINA.org agrees with health groups that Juul’s current campaign disseminates an illegal smoking cessation claim.

UPDATE: Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle FTC Lawsuit over Misleading Made in USA Claims

Settlement comes after TINA.org alerted FTC to hundreds of products deceptively marketed as American-made.

Mercedes Slams Brakes on Built in USA Claims after TINA.org Inquiry

TINA.org found the German automaker didn’t have the support to claim its Sprinter van was “built in the USA.”

By the Numbers: Made in the USA Class-Action Lawsuits

A closer look at the who, what, when, where and why.

Ad or Not? Peter Farrelly’s Oscars Shoutout to Shinola Watches

“They’re saving Detroit,” said the Oscar-winning director in an acceptance speech last night.

College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams

Experts weigh in on how to avoid being a victim of these latest campus scams.

Not So American-Made

In honor of the Fourth of July, a reminder that not all “USA-made” products meet the legal definition.

What You Should Know about iMarketsLive

Questionable leaders and international bans are just the tip of the iceberg for this forex trading MLM.

MLM Income Claims

Despite Boston-Made Claims, Many Gillette Products Wicked Imported

TINA.org files FTC complaint over Gillette’s false and deceptive Made in the USA claims.