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What Does Made in the USA Really Mean?

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What Does Made in the USA Really Mean?

When does a product truly meet the requirements for a Made in USA label?

HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

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HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

False promises of “free meals” lead consumers to never-ending subscriptions.

Michael Jackson Album Lawsuit Comes to An End

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Michael Jackson Album Lawsuit Comes to An End

The case may be resolved but what will deceived consumers get out of the deal?

TINA.org Joins the Fight against Value Village in Wash. Supreme Court

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TINA.org Joins the Fight against Value Village in Wash. Supreme Court

Will it take a village to bring the world’s largest for-profit thrift retailer to justice?

The Proliferation of Greenwashing

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The Proliferation of Greenwashing

As the FTC reviews its Green Guides, misleading environmental claims are rampant.

Sales on RugsUSA

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Sales on RugsUSA

Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts

Hampton Bay Lanterns

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Hampton Bay Lanterns

Allegations: Falsely marketing that lanterns are made using “clear beveled glass” when a portion of each panel is clear beveled plastic

Balance of Nature to Pay $1.1M to Settle Regulatory Action over False Health Claims

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Balance of Nature to Pay $1.1M to Settle Regulatory Action over False Health Claims

Lawsuit alleged company falsely advertised that its “Fruits” and “Veggies” supplements could prevent, treat or cure serious diseases.

TINA.org Reports Colgate, Tom’s of Maine to Regulators for Greenwashing

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TINA.org Reports Colgate, Tom’s of Maine to Regulators for Greenwashing

MADISON, CONN. Sept. 12, 2023—Colgate-Palmolive is deceptively marketing its Tom’s of Maine and Colgate toothpaste tubes as “recyclable” in violation of the FTC’s Green Guides, according to an investigation by…

Court Orders Balance of Nature to Halt Supplement Sales

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Court Orders Balance of Nature to Halt Supplement Sales

“The public cannot have confidence that their products are what they purport to be,” says the FDA.

CATrends: Dating Apps’ Alleged Unlawful Storage of Biometric Information

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CATrends: Dating Apps’ Alleged Unlawful Storage of Biometric Information

Is your selfie safe?

CATrends: Terms That Prevent Consumers from Posting Negative Reviews

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CATrends: Terms That Prevent Consumers from Posting Negative Reviews

Lawsuits take aim at so-called non-disparagement clauses.

Crest ‘Recycle Ready’ Toothpaste Tubes

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Crest ‘Recycle Ready’ Toothpaste Tubes

The bottom line? Toothpaste tubes aren’t generally getting recycled.

CATrends: Made with Real Cheese

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CATrends: Made with Real Cheese

Lawsuits allege “real cheese” food products contain fillers.

CATrends: Products Marketed as Containing No Preservatives

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CATrends: Products Marketed as Containing No Preservatives

Class-action lawsuits target preservative-free claims.

UPDATE: IM Mastery Academy ‘Ringleaders’ Settle Government Charges

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UPDATE: IM Mastery Academy ‘Ringleaders’ Settle Government Charges

Lead defendants agree to surrender $90M in assets, including cars, homes and a yacht.

CATrends: Made in USA Claims

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CATrends: Made in USA Claims

Lawsuits challenge American-made claims.

The Dirt on Homeaglow’s $19 Cleanings

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The Dirt on Homeaglow’s $19 Cleanings

TINA.org files complaint against home cleaning platform with FTC, states.

CATrends: Hypoallergenic Marketing Claims

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CATrends: Hypoallergenic Marketing Claims

A rash of lawsuits allege companies are misleading consumers.

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TINA.org pulls back the covers on this company’s Made in USA marketing.

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What Does Made in the USA Really Mean?

HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

Michael Jackson Album Lawsuit Comes to An End

TINA.org Joins the Fight against Value Village in Wash. Supreme Court

The Proliferation of Greenwashing

Sales on RugsUSA

Hampton Bay Lanterns

Balance of Nature to Pay $1.1M to Settle Regulatory Action over False Health Claims

TINA.org Reports Colgate, Tom’s of Maine to Regulators for Greenwashing

Court Orders Balance of Nature to Halt Supplement Sales

CATrends: Dating Apps’ Alleged Unlawful Storage of Biometric Information

CATrends: Terms That Prevent Consumers from Posting Negative Reviews

Crest ‘Recycle Ready’ Toothpaste Tubes

CATrends: Made with Real Cheese

CATrends: Products Marketed as Containing No Preservatives

UPDATE: IM Mastery Academy ‘Ringleaders’ Settle Government Charges

CATrends: Made in USA Claims

The Dirt on Homeaglow’s $19 Cleanings

CATrends: Hypoallergenic Marketing Claims

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