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Alleged Pyramid Scheme Nerium Pens Its Wish List

Alleged Pyramid Scheme Nerium Pens Its Wish List

Declarations in court filing read more like a legislative manifesto than remedies that could appropriately be issued by a court.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021

Here’s what we accomplished in 2021 with your help.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2020

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2020

Looking back at 2020.

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.

2016 FTC National Consumer Protection Week Webinar

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2016 FTC National Consumer Protection Week Webinar

Presentation given by TINA.org Executive Director to congressional staff for National Consumer Protection Week 2016.

Does Stocking Shelves = Product Promotion?

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Does Stocking Shelves = Product Promotion?

Texas court lets retailers off the hook for promoting products on shelves.

This Gift Basket’s Got Some Shadowy Service Charges

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This Gift Basket’s Got Some Shadowy Service Charges

1-800-Flowers.com and its basket of pricing problems.

Red Bull Settlement: It’s NOT about the Wings

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Red Bull Settlement: It’s NOT about the Wings

This proposed agreement is not as absurd as media coverage may have led you to believe.

The Growing AI Conundrum: Fake Reviews Edition

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The Growing AI Conundrum: Fake Reviews Edition

TINA.org supports consolidated FTC efforts to attack burgeoning issue.

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?

Oh, Verizon

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Oh, Verizon

Navigating the minefield of wireless customer service.

Does Your State Reveal Consumer Complaints?

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Does Your State Reveal Consumer Complaints?

Why TINA.org sent open records requests to all 50 states and it’s vital for complaints to be public.

My Confusing Hunt for a Leather Couch

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My Confusing Hunt for a Leather Couch

Plenty of furniture is labeled as leather, but not everything called leather is exactly that. What are you really sitting on?

Brain Training: Buyer Beware

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Brain Training: Buyer Beware

Neuroscientist questions the science behind brain training.

Vemma’s Version: Business Foolishness in the Extreme

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Vemma’s Version: Business Foolishness in the Extreme

Upon reading the transcript of the Sept. 15 court hearing re Vemma, which conveys the most unusual meanings that Vemma attributes to such common terms as customer, business opportunity, and…

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014

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TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014

With help from our readers, TINA.org’s second full year of operation was a definite success – helping to empower consumers against false and deceptive ads. Here’s a rundown of what…

Will the Fyre Starters Finally Get Burned?

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Will the Fyre Starters Finally Get Burned?

Bankruptcy case targets payments made to Fyre Festival influencers.

Confession: I Fell for HelloFresh’s ‘Free Breakfast’

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Confession: I Fell for HelloFresh’s ‘Free Breakfast’

A reminder to be careful about ad claims that may seem too good to be true.

Cancer Center Advertising: When Consumer Education and Regulatory Complaints Aren’t Enough

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Cancer Center Advertising: When Consumer Education and Regulatory Complaints Aren’t Enough

TINA.org strives to educate clinicians about patient testimonials.

The Enduring Primacy of Retail Sales in an MLM Context

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The Enduring Primacy of Retail Sales in an MLM Context

POST HIGHLIGHTS • Meaning of Amway rules (1979), especially the “70% rule” and subsequent deterioration • Koscot (1975), Omnitrition (1996), and BurnLounge (2014) provide seminal rulings on the determination of…

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Alleged Pyramid Scheme Nerium Pens Its Wish List

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2020

MyPillow Sleep Study is a Snoozer

2016 FTC National Consumer Protection Week Webinar

Does Stocking Shelves = Product Promotion?

This Gift Basket’s Got Some Shadowy Service Charges

Red Bull Settlement: It’s NOT about the Wings

The Growing AI Conundrum: Fake Reviews Edition

Michael Jackson Album Lawsuit Comes to An End

Oh, Verizon

Does Your State Reveal Consumer Complaints?

My Confusing Hunt for a Leather Couch

Brain Training: Buyer Beware

Vemma’s Version: Business Foolishness in the Extreme

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014

Will the Fyre Starters Finally Get Burned?

Confession: I Fell for HelloFresh’s ‘Free Breakfast’

Cancer Center Advertising: When Consumer Education and Regulatory Complaints Aren’t Enough

The Enduring Primacy of Retail Sales in an MLM Context