UPDATE: Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle FTC Lawsuit over Misleading Made in USA Claims Consumer News UPDATE: Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle FTC Lawsuit over Misleading Made in USA Claims Settlement comes after TINA.org alerted FTC to hundreds of products deceptively marketed as American-made.
Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org Consumer News Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org FTC takes action against home goods and kitchenware company for misleading made in the USA claims.
UPDATE: Williams-Sonoma to Pay $3 Million for Violating Made in USA Order Consumer News UPDATE: Williams-Sonoma to Pay $3 Million for Violating Made in USA Order Record-setting settlement comes after TINA.org complaint.
How a TINA.org Reader Tip Led to a Record Penalty for False Made in USA Claims Consumer News How a TINA.org Reader Tip Led to a Record Penalty for False Made in USA Claims FTC says civil penalty against Williams-Sonoma is “the largest ever in a Made in USA case.”
TINA.org’s Made in USA Actions Consumer News TINA.org’s Made in USA Actions A review of TINA.org’s work uncovering (and putting an end to) deceptive made in the USA ad campaigns.
TINA’s Take: FTC Takes Crucial Step Forward in Holding Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Accountable Consumer News TINA’s Take: FTC Takes Crucial Step Forward in Holding Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Accountable FTC finalizes its Made in USA Labeling Rule.
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The Cost of Doing Business Consumer News The Cost of Doing Business Comparing the amount companies agree to pay to settle deceptive marketing charges with their annual revenue.
FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996 Consumer News FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996 A review of the FTC’s Made in USA enforcement actions
NCPW 2025: Fighting against Deceptive Marketing Consumer News NCPW 2025: Fighting against Deceptive Marketing If you’ve been misled by an ad, regulators want to hear from you. We do too.
April Fools: How Some Companies Prank Consumers with Common Marketing Terms Consumer News April Fools: How Some Companies Prank Consumers with Common Marketing Terms These definitions are a joke.
Holiday Shopping: Separating the Real Deals from the Fake Ones Consumer News Holiday Shopping: Separating the Real Deals from the Fake Ones TINA.org offers some tips on how to avoid a shopping mishap this season.
The Winners from the 2014 Cannes Lions Consumer News The Winners from the 2014 Cannes Lions The 2014 Cannes Lion Ad Award Winners, it’s like the Oscars of advertising.
Companies Painting VOCs with Broad Brush Consumer News Companies Painting VOCs with Broad Brush VOC-free claims can be tricky for paint, paint stripper and other products.
Plaintiffs Awarded $2.3 Million for Bigelow Made in USA Claim Steeped in Deception Consumer News Plaintiffs Awarded $2.3 Million for Bigelow Made in USA Claim Steeped in Deception The statement, “Manufactured in the USA 100%,” had appeared on product packaging.
9 Earth-Friendly Claims to Watch Out for This Earth Day Consumer News 9 Earth-Friendly Claims to Watch Out for This Earth Day Green marketing claims you should think twice about.
Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds Consumer News Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.
Chasing Unicorns: LuLaRoe’s Return Policy Consumer News Chasing Unicorns: LuLaRoe’s Return Policy Frustrated distributors react to LulaRoe’s ever changing return policy.
Balance of Nature to Pay $1.1M to Settle Regulatory Action over False Health Claims Consumer News 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.