The Fine Print – Read It Consumer Basics The Fine Print – Read It What the ad giveth, the fine print is not supposed to taketh away.
Federal Laws Governing Ads Consumer Basics Federal Laws Governing Ads There are many federal laws that regulate advertisements in some way or another.
Does Size Really Matter? A Primer on Slack-Filled Packaging Consumer Basics Does Size Really Matter? A Primer on Slack-Filled Packaging What to know about the FDA’s rule on under-filled or slack-filled packaging.
U.S. Department of Justice Consumer Basics U.S. Department of Justice The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), which is led by the Attorney General, is the federal executive department responsible for enforcing federal laws. Among other things, it works with other…
Sales, Bargains, Discounts Consumer Basics Sales, Bargains, Discounts Shoppers face fictitious pricing, perpetual sales and more when trying to decipher a true bargain in the aisle.
What to Know about Negative-Option Offers Consumer Basics What to Know about Negative-Option Offers Risk free trials may lead to repeated, unwanted charges to your credit card.
Free Doesn’t Usually Mean Free Consumer Basics Free Doesn’t Usually Mean Free There’s lots of strings attached to offers of free products and services.
The First Amendment and Political Speech Consumer Basics The First Amendment and Political Speech Political speech is considered the most protected form of expression.
What is Industry Self-Regulation? Consumer Basics What is Industry Self-Regulation? Self-regulating organizations can have varying impacts on the standards that are set for the way industries do business.