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EthereumMax Tokens Class Action EthereumMax Tokens Allegations: Using misleading promotions and endorsements from celebrities to artificially increase the interest in and price of EMAX tokens
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Shein Class Action Shein Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that social media influencers are compensated for endorsements
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