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An Open Letter to Congress on H.R. 5230 Blog An Open Letter to Congress on H.R. 5230 Renowned pyramid scheme expert denounces proposed federal law.
The Unsettling Ticketmaster Settlement Blog The Unsettling Ticketmaster Settlement This settlement goes in the worst file.
Ad Trends TINA.org Will Be Watching in 2017 Consumer News Ad Trends TINA.org Will Be Watching in 2017 A closer look at what we’ll be scrutinizing in the new year.
H.R. 3409: Protecting Pyramid Schemes, not Consumers Blog H.R. 3409: Protecting Pyramid Schemes, not Consumers Former FTC economist outlines issues with new “anti-pyramid” bill.
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Ad or Not? Khoudia Diop and Caress Body Wash Consumer News Ad or Not? Khoudia Diop and Caress Body Wash Finding evidence of a material relationship on this sponsored post requires some real sleuthing.
Noosa Yogurt’s ‘Farm to Fridge’ Claims Ad Alert Noosa Yogurt’s ‘Farm to Fridge’ Claims As far as meaningless food marketing terms go, this one’s a real treasure.
Neurolumen Ad Alert Neurolumen Brochure for medical device targeted military members with illegal claims to treat PTSD, among other diseases.