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E-Cigarettes Hitting Teen Targets?

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E-Cigarettes Hitting Teen Targets?

As more teens vape, lawmakers worry about e-cig ads.

The FTC Needs to Update Its Endorsement Guides

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The FTC Needs to Update Its Endorsement Guides

TINA.org submits comment to FTC urging further revisions to stay relevant and effective.

The Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU)

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The Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU)

The Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU), a unit of the Advertising Self-Regulatory Council, is the advertising industry’s primary self-regulatory organization responsible for monitoring ad content – across all media channels…

Apple Children’s Game Apps

Class Action

Apple Children’s Game Apps

December 2013: The appeal was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. November 2013: An objector filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the approval of the settlement.…

Boiron Children’s Coldcalm

Class Action

Boiron Children’s Coldcalm

In June 2013, a settlement between Boiron, Inc. and consumers who filed a class-action lawsuit against it for allegedly falsely advertising its Children’s Coldcalm’s ability to relieve cold symptoms was…

Complaint by truthinadvertising.org Prompts Decision Against Children’s Supplement

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Complaint by truthinadvertising.org Prompts Decision Against Children’s Supplement

TINA.org Renews Call for U.S. Regulators to Act MADISON, Conn., June 26, 2013 — After an investigation prompted by a complaint from truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), the Portuguese advertising authority has issued…

Rite Aid’s Infants’ and Children’s Acetaminophen Products

Class Action

Rite Aid’s Infants’ and Children’s Acetaminophen Products

August 2020: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 20-cv-5476, N.D. Cal.) June 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Rite Aid for allegedly misleadingly…

Flintstones Gummies Complete Children’s Multivitamins

Class Action

Flintstones Gummies Complete Children’s Multivitamins

March 2019: A federal judge denied the company’s motion to dismiss. To read the full decision, click here. November 2017: A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Bayer Healthcare…

Roblox rolls out new ad tools amid concerns around how companies market to children — the core users on the platform

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Roblox rolls out new ad tools amid concerns around how companies market to children — the core users on the platform

Marty Swant & Alexander Lee, Digiday

Zarbee’s Children’s Sleep

Class Action

Zarbee’s Children’s Sleep

Allegations: Products contain more melatonin than advertised

RiseWell Children’s Toothpastes

Class Action

RiseWell Children’s Toothpastes

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing safe and clean ingredients

Kraft Heinz Ramps Up Marketing to School Children, Drawing Some Criticism

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Kraft Heinz Ramps Up Marketing to School Children, Drawing Some Criticism

Erika Wheless, Adage

Rising caffeine levels spark calls for ban on energy drink sales to children

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Rising caffeine levels spark calls for ban on energy drink sales to children

Kailyn Rhone, Reuters

NeuroBrocc

Ad Alert

NeuroBrocc

Unapproved and unsubstantiated claims abound in marketing of broccoli-based supplement.

TruHeight

Ad Alert

TruHeight

Company marketing “height growth vitamins” makes some tall claims.

Speech Supplement Maker Referred to FTC for Ad Claims

Consumer News

Speech Supplement Maker Referred to FTC for Ad Claims

Competitor calls out supplement marketer on its claims.

Ad or Not? Minions Invade Adopt Me! on Roblox

Consumer News

Ad or Not? Minions Invade Adopt Me! on Roblox

Is the most played game on Roblox raising more than pets?

Federal Laws Governing Ads

Consumer Basics

Federal Laws Governing Ads

There are many federal laws that regulate advertisements in some way or another.

FTC Brain Claims Cases Since 1995

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FTC Brain Claims Cases Since 1995

Since 1995, the FTC has brought nearly 70 actions over deceptive brain claims.

Rite Aid’s Infants’ and Children’s Acetaminophen Medications

Class Action

Rite Aid’s Infants’ and Children’s Acetaminophen Medications

In July 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Rite Aid for allegedly misleadingly advertising its Infants’ Fever Reducer & Pain Reliever and Children’s Fever Reducer & Pain Reliever as…

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E-Cigarettes Hitting Teen Targets?

The FTC Needs to Update Its Endorsement Guides

The Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU)

Apple Children’s Game Apps

Boiron Children’s Coldcalm

Complaint by truthinadvertising.org Prompts Decision Against Children’s Supplement

Rite Aid’s Infants’ and Children’s Acetaminophen Products

Flintstones Gummies Complete Children’s Multivitamins

Roblox rolls out new ad tools amid concerns around how companies market to children — the core users on the platform

Zarbee’s Children’s Sleep

RiseWell Children’s Toothpastes

Kraft Heinz Ramps Up Marketing to School Children, Drawing Some Criticism

Rising caffeine levels spark calls for ban on energy drink sales to children

NeuroBrocc

TruHeight

Speech Supplement Maker Referred to FTC for Ad Claims

Ad or Not? Minions Invade Adopt Me! on Roblox

Federal Laws Governing Ads

FTC Brain Claims Cases Since 1995

Rite Aid’s Infants’ and Children’s Acetaminophen Medications