The Fundamental Takeaway from FTC v Vemma Blog The Fundamental Takeaway from FTC v Vemma Vemma settlement clarifies FTC’s position on what constitutes a legitimate MLM.
How to Make a Cool $160 Million Through Deceptive Marketing Blog How to Make a Cool $160 Million Through Deceptive Marketing (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission v. Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.) Step 1: Create a billion dollar fund by unloading assets you own that are soon to be (or are) worthless.…
TINA.org Raises Major Red Flags with Roblox Class-Action Settlement Blog TINA.org Raises Major Red Flags with Roblox Class-Action Settlement How millions of kids will lose their rights to be properly refunded for their losses.
National Public Health Week’s Improbable Players Blog National Public Health Week’s Improbable Players Exactly how healthy is a Wendy’s salad?
The Real Cost of Getting a New Mets Cap Blog The Real Cost of Getting a New Mets Cap What happens when a giveaway cap costs more than just a ticket?
Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media Blog Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media TINA.org Executive Director Bonnie Patten to speak at FTC workshop Wednesday.
Confession: I Fell for HelloFresh’s ‘Free Breakfast’ Blog Confession: I Fell for HelloFresh’s ‘Free Breakfast’ A reminder to be careful about ad claims that may seem too good to be true.
Live from New York, it’s … an ad for Zillow? Blog Live from New York, it’s … an ad for Zillow? Funny Saturday Night Live sketch raises more questions about show’s foray into branded content.
How TINA.org Readers Ruled in 2014 Blog How TINA.org Readers Ruled in 2014 Reader submissions flagging deceptive advertising helped TINA.org have a great year.
Big Mickey is Watching You Blog Big Mickey is Watching You MyMagic+ at Disney may mean shorter lines but more direct marketing to guests.
Montefiore Ads Pollute NYC Highways Blog Montefiore Ads Pollute NYC Highways New York neurosurgery center features deceptive testimonial on billboards and website
TINA’s Take: Supreme Court Considers Whether Liars Can Keep Money They Stole Blog TINA’s Take: Supreme Court Considers Whether Liars Can Keep Money They Stole TINA.org files brief in critical case concerning FTC authority.
Revisiting Shinola’s Made in USA Claims Three Years after FTC Inquiry Blog Revisiting Shinola’s Made in USA Claims Three Years after FTC Inquiry In focusing on express claims, did the FTC overlook implied claims that convey the same message?
TINA.org to Nerium: Take Down Questionable Health and Income Claims Blog TINA.org to Nerium: Take Down Questionable Health and Income Claims Watch for #NeriumTruth social media campaign exposing company’s inappropriate health and income claims.
Settling Up: Vemma Blog Settling Up: Vemma A Vemma settlement with the FTC will likely take this form.
Consumers Win a Victory in Utah Open Records Case Blog Consumers Win a Victory in Utah Open Records Case TINA.org’s wins an important battle to obtain complaints against Utah-based companies.
Lanham Act Gets A Makeover Blog Lanham Act Gets A Makeover It took more than 12 years of litigation between Lexmark International and Static Control Components over toner and toner cartridges for the U.S. Supreme Court to quote these profound words…