LEGO Lord of the Ring Pirate Ship Ambush Ad Alert LEGO Lord of the Ring Pirate Ship Ambush Perhaps you’ve braved the Paths of the Dead under the White Mountains and summoned the oathbreakers, the Dead Men of Dunharrow cursed by Isildur to remain in Middle-earth after failing…
The Myth of Black Friday Consumer News The Myth of Black Friday Super sales start early, but are they great bargains?
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Who is Sniffing You? Consumer News Who is Sniffing You? FTC takes first action against browser history sniffing company to protect consumer privacy.
Getting the Real Goods on Cyber Monday Consumer News Getting the Real Goods on Cyber Monday Think you’ve found a great deal on a name brand item to give as a gift for the holidays? Be wary. Bargain hunters may find themselves searching for discounts on…
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SlimFast’s ‘Clinically Proven’ Weight-Loss Claims Ad Alert SlimFast’s ‘Clinically Proven’ Weight-Loss Claims Recent inquiry takes aim at company’s “clinically proven” weight-loss claims, with a somewhat surprising result.
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Loyant Herbicide Class Action Loyant Herbicide Allegations: Falsely marketing that the herbicide effectively controls barnyard grass and other weeds in rice fields
Beekman Probiotic Skincare Products Class Action Beekman Probiotic Skincare Products Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing probiotics when they don’t
Discounts at Dressbarn Class Action Discounts at Dressbarn Allegations: Misleadingly marketing discounts from artificially inflated original prices
Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements Consumer News Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements Sometimes, even celebrities are surprised by what they’re selling.
iFIT Class Action iFIT Allegations: Marketing that fitness equipment with iFIT has the ability to stream fitness classes when the videos stop streaming or repeatedly freeze due to a defect
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PurelyWhite Deluxe Teeth Whitening Kit Ad Alert PurelyWhite Deluxe Teeth Whitening Kit Shining a bright light on this company’s marketing claims.
How a TINA.org Reader Tip Led to a Record Penalty for False Made in USA Claims Consumer News How a TINA.org Reader Tip Led to a Record Penalty for False Made in USA Claims FTC says civil penalty against Williams-Sonoma is “the largest ever in a Made in USA case.”