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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

Class Action

Sales on RugsUSA

Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts

Hampton Bay Lanterns

Class Action

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.

FTC, Nevada Sue IM Mastery Academy

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FTC, Nevada Sue IM Mastery Academy

Complaint alleges IML was a $1.2 billion scam.

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.

The ‘Buy’ Button in the iTunes Store

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The ‘Buy’ Button in the iTunes Store

When you don’t own what you buy.

Canada Goose Down Jackets

Class Action

Canada Goose Down Jackets

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products are made with goose down when an investigation revealed that the jackets contain more duck down than goose down

National Western Life Insurance

Class Action

National Western Life Insurance

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that the company safeguards consumers’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach

HondaJet Airplanes

Class Action

HondaJet Airplanes

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that HondaJet engines are able to run 5,000 hours before they need to be overhauled when that’s only true if engines are run for 15 minutes every…

Insurance Technologies and Zywave

Class Action

Insurance Technologies and Zywave

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that the company safeguards consumers’ personal information when it failed to adequately do so and there was a data breach

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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

FTC, Nevada Sue IM Mastery Academy

CATrends: Made in USA Claims

The Dirt on Homeaglow’s $19 Cleanings

CATrends: Hypoallergenic Marketing Claims

The ‘Buy’ Button in the iTunes Store

Canada Goose Down Jackets

National Western Life Insurance

HondaJet Airplanes

Insurance Technologies and Zywave