Savers

Lawsuit alleges that donations to thrift shops do not amount to as much help for local charities as advertised.

SmartCandy

Regulators question whether the gummy snack is anything more than a “nutritionally void candy.”

FanDuel

Welcome deposit bonus more of a ground-rule double than a home run.

Changes to Used-Car “Buyers Guide” Could Leaves Drivers Stuck

The FTC proposed changes to their Used Car Rule, but consumers groups are unhappy with the revisions.

Snuggie Marketers to Pay $7.5M in Customer Refunds

There’s nothing cozy about allegations of deceptive advertising.

Regulators Go after Fake Reviews

After a yearlong investigation, New York regulators are announcing a crackdown on misleading online reviews.

Tito’s Handmade Vodkas

IntenseX

Kyani Hit with Pyramid Scheme Complaint

Class action against Kyani includes unknown top distributors.

FDA Registered, Cleared, Approved: What’s the Difference?

Medical devices like to tout their status with the FDA. But what’s behind these terms?

2017-2021 Pyramid Scheme Class Actions

Pyramid scheme claims against MLM companies on the rise.

Lawsuits Against LuLaRoe Keep Mounting

Since 2017, LuLaRoe has been hit with multiple lawsuits regarding its business practices. Federal class-action lawsuits allege that LuLaRoe is a pyramid scheme. The Attorney General of Washington filed a…

Charlotte’s Web Hemp Oil Products

FDA reminds marijuana marketers that outing unproven treatment claims remains high on its list.

FemaLife Nutrition Super Flora Probiotic

FemaLife Nutrition LLC referred to FTC following failure to substantiate health claims.

Isopure Zero-Carb and Low-Carb Protein Powder

Helping Harvey Victims — and Avoiding Charity Scams

If you’re going to give, give wisely.

Ad or Not? Louise Linton and Luxury Labels

Paid-for post or just conspicuous consumption?

TINA.org Takes Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop-y Health Claims to Regulators

TINA.org probe into Goop’s marketing reveals a plethora of illegal health claims.

H.R. 3409: Protecting Pyramid Schemes, not Consumers

Former FTC economist outlines issues with new “anti-pyramid” bill.

Breaking News: This Shouldn’t Be Advertised as Breaking News

Cable news appears to be redefining the meaning of breaking news and reaping ad dollars along the way.