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Privacy-Schmivacy

Privacy protection? Not so much.

J&J to Pay $2.2 B to Settle Deceptive Marketing Charges

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J&J to Pay $2.2 B to Settle Deceptive Marketing Charges

Fine a deterrent, or just cost of doing business?

How Green is that Fuel-Efficient Car?

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How Green is that Fuel-Efficient Car?

It’s all in the math and how you define some terms.

Trudeau Held in Contempt of Court

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Trudeau Held in Contempt of Court

Assets to be turned over to a receiver.

Autocare

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Autocare

This official-looking notification letter claims to contain “time sensitive” information, and comes with the following warning: $2,000 fine, 5 years imprisonment, or both for any person interfering or obstructing with…

Getting Closer to Defining Natural

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Getting Closer to Defining Natural

The USDA National Organic Program releases draft guidance on the term “natural.”

Misleading Drug Marketing Might Just Kill You

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Misleading Drug Marketing Might Just Kill You

Amgen, the world’s largest biotechnology company that made billions marketing its anemia drug Aranesp for unapproved uses, agreed to pay $762 million to settle off-use marketing charges.

Forever Living’s Neverending Deceptive Income Claims

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Forever Living’s Neverending Deceptive Income Claims

The MLM has been making deceptive earnings claims for the past decade.

Weeding Out Juice Plus’ Illegal Health Claims

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Weeding Out Juice Plus’ Illegal Health Claims

Fruit and vegetable supplement MLM continues to violate the law.

Grand Canyon University

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Grand Canyon University

FTC lawsuit accuses school of misleading students pursuing doctoral degrees.

Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum Cleanser

Class Action

Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum Cleanser

Allegations: Falsely marketing that products reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines

EZDriveMA Smishing Scam

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EZDriveMA Smishing Scam

Got a text about unpaid tolls? Here’s what you need to know.

Monetizing Minors: Aneliese German (aka Lisi Shops)

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Monetizing Minors: Aneliese German (aka Lisi Shops)

What’s this kidfluencer doing promoting a “youth cream”?

What You Should Know about Shein

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What You Should Know about Shein

Fast-fashion retailer’s alleged fake discounts are just the beginning.

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against New Balance for Deceptive Made in USA Marketing

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TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against New Balance for Deceptive Made in USA Marketing

MADISON, CONN. September 20, 2021 – According to the latest investigation by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), New Balance is deceptively marketing some of its athletic shoes as “made in…

Lord of the Influencers

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Lord of the Influencers

FTC casts shadow on Warner Brothers’ Mordor video game marketing.

Don’t Say Anything Foul about This Hotel

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Don’t Say Anything Foul about This Hotel

Inn says it was a joke but who’s laughing?

U.S. Department of Transportation

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U.S. Department of Transportation

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), which began operation in 1967, deals with, you guessed it, transportation.As part of that mission, the ACPD is responsible for, among other things, ensuring…

Netbrands Wristbands and Other Customized Products