Did the 5th Circuit Just Call Texas-based Ignite a Pyramid Scheme? Blog Did the 5th Circuit Just Call Texas-based Ignite a Pyramid Scheme? The court left little doubt about this company’s business operations.
Former FTC Economist Calls for Federal Pyramid Scheme Rule Blog Former FTC Economist Calls for Federal Pyramid Scheme Rule FTC case-by-case prosecution of pyramid schemes not enough to deter them.
Who Likes What on Facebook? Blog Who Likes What on Facebook? Have you ever spotted a suspect “like” on your Facebook profile?
The Prize Is (Not) Right Blog The Prize Is (Not) Right Auto dealership prize is not all it’s cracked up to be.
Where is a Bargain Hunter to Look These Days? Blog Where is a Bargain Hunter to Look These Days? After being tempted for years, I finally decided to pay $79 to upgrade my In actuality a cherished geographical region of the planet featuring enormous biodiversity; now synonymous with an…
Puffery – A Marketer’s Right To Lie Blog Puffery – A Marketer’s Right To Lie Ads can legally lie to you as long as the lie is so obvious an exaggeration that you know not to take it seriously.
Weekly Legal Roundup Blog Weekly Legal Roundup During the week of February 4, 2013, digestion, food, and make-up bubbled to the top of the legal I-think-you’re-lying-to-me landscape. Three new false advertising class actions were filed: Maybelline was…
Seriously Siri? Blog Seriously Siri? When I watched Samuel L. Jackson talk to Siri in his flirtatious way in the iPhone television commercial and how efficient she (it?) was in helping him arrange a romantic…
Yes, Mr. Wilson, Potato Chips are Fattening Blog Yes, Mr. Wilson, Potato Chips are Fattening I love potato chips. The ruffled ones with a little onion dip – now that’s heaven. But though I love potato chips dearly, they only enter our house once a…
Caulk-y Made in USA Claims Blog Caulk-y Made in USA Claims Why is this tool with “China” on the packaging being marketed as made in the USA?
The FTC Needs to Implement a Deceptive Earnings Claims Rule Blog The FTC Needs to Implement a Deceptive Earnings Claims Rule Consumers can’t afford to go it alone when it comes to atypical income claims.
Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers Blog Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers Deceptive mailings attempt to trick homeowners into thinking they need to take action.
Planned Parenthood’s Reported Use of ‘Marketing Trackers’ Blog Planned Parenthood’s Reported Use of ‘Marketing Trackers’ Organization reportedly shared information with tech companies for marketing purposes.
Fighting Back Against Fake Reviews Blog Fighting Back Against Fake Reviews TINA.org files comment in support of proposed rulemaking proceeding.
FTC Staff Urge MLMs Not to Rely on Industry Income Disclosure Guidance Blog FTC Staff Urge MLMs Not to Rely on Industry Income Disclosure Guidance Advisory opinion letter raises “serious concerns” with self-reg group’s guidance.
So You Say Your MLM Offers “Supplemental Income” – What Does That Mean? Blog So You Say Your MLM Offers “Supplemental Income” – What Does That Mean? Exploring the MLM industry’s latest pivot.
Should Movie Theaters Be Required to Advertise Actual Start Times? Blog Should Movie Theaters Be Required to Advertise Actual Start Times? Under a proposed bill, theaters could be fined for making moviegoers guess.
Will the MLM Industry Fix Its Earnings Claims Problem? Blog Will the MLM Industry Fix Its Earnings Claims Problem? New research points to “no.”
LuLaRich or LuLaRuined? Blog LuLaRich or LuLaRuined? New documentary explores the rise and fall of LuLaRoe.
FTC Finalizes Made in USA Rule Following TINA.org Petition Blog FTC Finalizes Made in USA Rule Following TINA.org Petition Commission’s first open meeting with new chair brings action.