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BlackFridayStart’s (Designer) Bag of Tricks

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BlackFridayStart’s (Designer) Bag of Tricks

Buyer beware: There’s no guarantee on the prices or authenticity of the designer items sold on this website.

The Fundamental Takeaway from FTC v Vemma

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The Fundamental Takeaway from FTC v Vemma

Vemma settlement clarifies FTC’s position on what constitutes a legitimate MLM.

Lumber Liquidators

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Lumber Liquidators

A recent slew of class-action lawsuits allege company falsely markets its laminate flooring as safe.

Primerica

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Primerica

TINA.org breaks down deceptive income claims touted by top earner at recent convention.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2017

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2017

When it came to keeping ads honest in 2017, TINA.org was plenty busy.

Scooby-Doo, Star Wars and Other Character Fruit Snacks

Class Action

Scooby-Doo, Star Wars and Other Character Fruit Snacks

Allegations: Falsely marketing fruit snacks as natural

Boxes of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites and Other Taste of Nature Candies

Class Action

Boxes of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites and Other Taste of Nature Candies

In March 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Taste of Nature for allegedly deceptively using slack-filled boxes that contain between 47% and 58% empty space for candy, including Chocolate…

Atlas Chalet Shingles

Class Action

Atlas Chalet Shingles

December 2013: The lawsuits listed below and several others were transferred to a multidistrict litigation to be heard together. (In Re: Atlas Roofing Corporation Chalet Shingle Products Liability Litigation, MDL:…

Perdue Organic Chickens

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Perdue Organic Chickens

Perdue plays chicken with NAD over organic claims.

CATrends: Rapid Release Pain Relief Medications

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CATrends: Rapid Release Pain Relief Medications

These claims are tough to swallow.

Verizon Equipment

Class Action

Verizon Equipment

November 2017: This action 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…

EcoDiesel Vehicles

Class Action

EcoDiesel Vehicles

October 2018: The Cox and Lucas cases were transferred to the multidistrict litigation in California to be heard with the other similar cases. (MDL No. 2777) September 2018: Two more…

Allura Fiber Cement Siding

Class Action

Allura Fiber Cement Siding

In April 2019, multiple false advertising class-action lawsuits filed against Allura USA, Plycem USA, and Elementia USA were transferred to a multidistrict litigation (MDL) to be heard together. The complaints…

FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996

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FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996

A review of the FTC’s Made in USA enforcement actions

AT&T Fiber

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AT&T Fiber

“With AT&T Fiber, the future is here,” the telecom says. But is it really?

Lifetime Price for Xfinity Extreme Triple Play

Class Action

Lifetime Price for Xfinity Extreme Triple Play

September 2019: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 19-cv-652, D. UT.) August 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Comcast for allegedly misleadingly representing…

Neuriva’s ‘Clinically Proven’ Ingredients Claims

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Neuriva’s ‘Clinically Proven’ Ingredients Claims

Memory supplement’s “clinically proven” ingredients claims fall apart upon closer inspection of supporting ingredient studies.

Face Mask Sellers on eBay Falsely Claim Products are ‘FDA Approved’

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Face Mask Sellers on eBay Falsely Claim Products are ‘FDA Approved’

TINA.org investigation also finds sellers using the FDA’s logo in violation of the agency’s logo policy.

MacBook Pro Laptops with Touch Bars

Class Action

MacBook Pro Laptops with Touch Bars

In August 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Apple for allegedly misleadingly marketing the MacBook Pro laptop with a touch bar as having “truer-to-life pictures with realistically vivid details”…

Lenovo’s Flex 5, Yoga 520, and Yoga 730 Laptop Computers

Class Action

Lenovo’s Flex 5, Yoga 520, and Yoga 730 Laptop Computers

In August 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Lenovo for allegedly misleading consumers about the quality and functionality of its Flex 5, Yoga 520, and Yoga 730 laptop computers.…

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BlackFridayStart’s (Designer) Bag of Tricks

The Fundamental Takeaway from FTC v Vemma

Lumber Liquidators

Primerica

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2017

Scooby-Doo, Star Wars and Other Character Fruit Snacks

Boxes of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites and Other Taste of Nature Candies

Atlas Chalet Shingles

Perdue Organic Chickens

CATrends: Rapid Release Pain Relief Medications

Verizon Equipment

EcoDiesel Vehicles

Allura Fiber Cement Siding

FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996

AT&T Fiber

Lifetime Price for Xfinity Extreme Triple Play

Neuriva’s ‘Clinically Proven’ Ingredients Claims

Face Mask Sellers on eBay Falsely Claim Products are ‘FDA Approved’

MacBook Pro Laptops with Touch Bars

Lenovo’s Flex 5, Yoga 520, and Yoga 730 Laptop Computers