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Do MLM Earnings Statements Constitute Deceptive Advertising?

Do MLM Earnings Statements Constitute Deceptive Advertising?

Despite the availability of the data, MLM earnings statements fail to disclose crucial information to recruits, writes guest blogger William Keep.

FTC Seeks to Crack Down on Rampant Fake Reviews and Bogus Testimonials

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FTC Seeks to Crack Down on Rampant Fake Reviews and Bogus Testimonials

TINA.org supports FTC’s proposed rule and suggests revisions.

After IMMA’s ‘Breakthrough’ Convention, It’s Time To Break Up

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After IMMA’s ‘Breakthrough’ Convention, It’s Time To Break Up

Seven things TINA.org learned from attending MLM’s three-day event virtually.

L’Oréal’s True Beauty Secret

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L’Oréal’s True Beauty Secret

Why TINA.org objects to the FTC’s proposed settlement with L’Oréal over deceptive advertising charges.

MoviePass: Rediscovering the Magic of ROSCA

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MoviePass: Rediscovering the Magic of ROSCA

FTC using every arrow in its quiver to go after bad actors.

TINA.org Files Comment in Support of Mass. AG’s Proposal to Ban Junk Fees

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TINA.org Files Comment in Support of Mass. AG’s Proposal to Ban Junk Fees

Federal efforts to rein in such charges have largely been unsuccessful to date.

MyPillow Sleep Study is a Snoozer

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MyPillow Sleep Study is a Snoozer

Counting up issues with study sure to be a sleep aid.

What Social Media Can Teach Us about Consumer Protection

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What Social Media Can Teach Us about Consumer Protection

Arm consumers with X-ray vision to protect them from scams circulating on Facebook.

Here’s How the Vemma Case Ends

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Here’s How the Vemma Case Ends

Vemma unlikely to pursue long-drawn out court battle.

Taco Bell’s New Cantina Chicken Menu Fail

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Taco Bell’s New Cantina Chicken Menu Fail

What you see may NOT be what you get.

FTC, FDA Tackle Misleading Marketing of Dangerous Products to Kids — Again

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FTC, FDA Tackle Misleading Marketing of Dangerous Products to Kids — Again

First, e-liquids. Now, THC edibles. Will energy drinks be next?

Should Movie Theaters Be Required to Advertise Actual Start Times?

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Should Movie Theaters Be Required to Advertise Actual Start Times?

Under a proposed bill, theaters could be fined for making moviegoers guess.

Editorial and Sponsored Content: Whose Line Is It Anyway?

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Editorial and Sponsored Content: Whose Line Is It Anyway?

NAD decision regarding affiliate links sets a dangerous precedent for advertisers to manipulate editorial content.

A Lullaby of Deception

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A Lullaby of Deception

For Mike Huckabee’s next trick, a supplement that is ‘clinically proven’ to help users fall asleep, stay asleep and wake up refreshed.

Health Clinic’s Baseball Ad Strikes Out with Mouse Print Disclaimer

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Health Clinic’s Baseball Ad Strikes Out with Mouse Print Disclaimer

Though it makes for a fun guessing game.

Ghost Orchids and Land Scams: A Review

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Ghost Orchids and Land Scams: A Review

The Orchid Thief, by Susan Orlean, leads us through exotic jungles, backyard gardens, and world-famous greenhouses all in search of the rare ghost orchid, Polyrrbiza lindenii. Notably, this endangered flower…

Midas Oil Change Coupon Stalls at Checkout

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Midas Oil Change Coupon Stalls at Checkout

A coupon only a mechanic can love.

Who’s Allowed to Play Games with the Stock Market?

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Who’s Allowed to Play Games with the Stock Market?

The misleading advertising of democratizing finance.

Chevy Says Its Silverado Is ‘The Official Truck of Real People.’ Really?

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Chevy Says Its Silverado Is ‘The Official Truck of Real People.’ Really?

Not all of the puffed-up claims in this TV ad can be defended as puffery.

Prevagen Is Going to the Dogs

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Prevagen Is Going to the Dogs

Second Circuit rules FTC/NY case against Prevagen can proceed.

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Do MLM Earnings Statements Constitute Deceptive Advertising?

FTC Seeks to Crack Down on Rampant Fake Reviews and Bogus Testimonials

After IMMA’s ‘Breakthrough’ Convention, It’s Time To Break Up

L’Oréal’s True Beauty Secret

MoviePass: Rediscovering the Magic of ROSCA

TINA.org Files Comment in Support of Mass. AG’s Proposal to Ban Junk Fees

MyPillow Sleep Study is a Snoozer

What Social Media Can Teach Us about Consumer Protection

Here’s How the Vemma Case Ends

Taco Bell’s New Cantina Chicken Menu Fail

FTC, FDA Tackle Misleading Marketing of Dangerous Products to Kids — Again

Should Movie Theaters Be Required to Advertise Actual Start Times?

Editorial and Sponsored Content: Whose Line Is It Anyway?

A Lullaby of Deception

Health Clinic’s Baseball Ad Strikes Out with Mouse Print Disclaimer

Ghost Orchids and Land Scams: A Review

Midas Oil Change Coupon Stalls at Checkout

Who’s Allowed to Play Games with the Stock Market?

Chevy Says Its Silverado Is ‘The Official Truck of Real People.’ Really?

Prevagen Is Going to the Dogs