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Mary Kay Off-Roads into Deceptive Income Claims

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Mary Kay Off-Roads into Deceptive Income Claims

The pink Cadillac is just one of many things top-selling distributors tout but few distributors achieve.

5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2021

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5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2021

From fairwashing to fragrance, consumers have plenty to watch out for in 2021.

Renpure Plant-Based Products

Class Action

Renpure Plant-Based Products

In April 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against MAV Beauty Brands for allegedly falsely marketing Renpure plant-based personal care products as natural when, according to plaintiffs, the products contain…

A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams

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A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams

A master list of known and alleged scams.

Black Friday Fails: Victoria’s Secret, Lowe’s, Walmart (x2)

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Black Friday Fails: Victoria’s Secret, Lowe’s, Walmart (x2)

Not everyone got the deal they were hoping for.

Gold Elements Face-Lift Creams and Serums

Class Action

Gold Elements Face-Lift Creams and Serums

June 2017: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been…

Olay Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System

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Olay Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System

The National Advertising Division (NAD) is the advertising industry’s self-regulatory body administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus. is advising Olay to discontinue claims that its Pro-X Advanced Cleansing…

Exposing Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes

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Exposing Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes

Here’s a list of some key cases.

Johnson & Johnson Shower to Shower

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Johnson & Johnson Shower to Shower

Jury orders Johnson & Johnson to pay $72M to family following claims linking product to ovarian cancer.

Sensa Facing Eight Lawsuits and Counting

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Sensa Facing Eight Lawsuits and Counting

What do you get when you market a “tastant” crystal as a surefire way to lose over 30 pounds in six months?

Deceptive Marketing 101: Third-Party Certification Seals

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Deceptive Marketing 101: Third-Party Certification Seals

Don’t confuse this type of marketing for a silver bullet.

Tori Belle Cosmetics

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Tori Belle Cosmetics

Beauty MLM’s outsized earnings claims face increasing scrutiny.

Yu

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Yu

Supplement company removes some unapproved health claims following TINA.org inquiry.

No. 7 Oil-Free Skincare Products

Class Action

No. 7 Oil-Free Skincare Products

Allegations: Falsely marketing skincare products as oil-free when they’re not

OGX Shampoo and Conditioner

Class Action

OGX Shampoo and Conditioner

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products will smooth, nourish, soften, repair and revive hair without disclosing that they contain an ingredient – DMDM hydantoin – that causes hair loss and scalp irritation

Purezero Hair Products

Class Action

Purezero Hair Products

Allegations: False natural claims

OGX Shampoos and Conditioners

Class Action

OGX Shampoos and Conditioners

Allegations: Falsely representing that products smooth, nourish, soften, repair and revive hair without disclosing that ingredients in the products cause significant hair loss and irritate the scalp

Cel MD Skin and Hair Loss Products

Class Action

Cel MD Skin and Hair Loss Products

September 2020: A federal judge granted the company’s motion to compel arbitration and dismissed the case. March 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against the marketers of Cel MD products…

Naples Soap Company