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Herbalife to Restructure its Business Model in FTC Settlement

Bringing an end to one of the most high-profile alleged pyramid scheme cases since Amway, Herbalife agreed to a $200 million settlement with the FTC that requires it to revamp…

Ad or Not? Pokémon Go

The in-store presence of Pokémon prompts TINA.org inquiry about possible marketing agreements.

An Open Letter to Congress on H.R. 5230

Renowned pyramid scheme expert denounces proposed federal law.

Ad or Not? Melaleuca’s Bright and Shiny BBB Page

It’s a BBB page like no other.

Spark Energy

Did the 5th Circuit Just Call Texas-based Ignite a Pyramid Scheme?

The court left little doubt about this company’s business operations.

Fabletics

Discounted athletic wear carries enrollment into thorny monthly subscription service.

BMW Settles Charges it Violated Warranty Laws

Company agrees to stop telling MINI car owners that all repair and maintenance work must be done at dealerships.

Sunshine Week: Utah’s Small Step toward the Light

State moves closer to disclosing vital consumer complaints but there’s more work to be done.

Data Boss: A Collector of False Guarantees?

Customer who says he bought the collectors’ software says the company failed to honor its guarantee.

Red Bull Will Pay Premium for Premium Claims

Energy drink company to pay $13 million in customer refunds to settle class-action lawsuit.

Try Again, TriVita: Wellness Drink Makers to Pay $3.5M

FTC reaches settlement over Cactus-based drink’s prickly claims.

NoFlame E-Cigs Blows Smoke about Terms

How automatic enrollment into the e-cigarette’s continuity program is slipped under the radar.

GE Capital to Pay Out Millions to Settle Deception Charges

CFPB cites bank for discriminatory and misleading practices.

Premier Care in Bathing

Company told to clean up advertising related to competitors and its own financing offer.

Seven Signs that Vemma Distributors Fared Worse in 2013

At the end of 2012, Vemma Nutrition Company is a privately held multi-level marketing company that sells energy drinks, nutritional beverages and weight management products. Vemma, which calls itself an…

Which Super Bowl Advertisers Have Run Afoul of Ad Laws?

A majority have faced false-ad challenges within past five years.

Exposing Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes

Here’s a list of some key cases.

Lumosity

Lumosity will pay $2 million back to customers to settle federal charges it deceived consumers with unfounded claims that its brain games could help improve mental performance.