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Are All Alcohol Ads Misleading?

Are All Alcohol Ads Misleading?

I was surprised when I learned that there are no specific rules or regulations governing alcohol advertising on television. While tobacco products are prohibited from advertising on TV altogether, it’s…

Weekly Legal Roundup

Weekly Legal Roundup

Diamonds, energy supplements and cholesterol reducing drugs made legal headlines in the I-think-you’re-lying-to-me category during the week of February 11, 2013. Two new false advertising actions were filed: It’s a…

Seriously Siri?

Seriously Siri?

When I watched Samuel L. Jackson talk to Siri in his flirtatious way in the iPhone television commercial and how efficient she (it?) was in helping him arrange a romantic…

What’s Magic about this Ingredient in Energy Drinks?

What’s Magic about this Ingredient in Energy Drinks?

Your browser does not support the video tag. Shocking news flash: the “energy” from energy drinks comes from caffeine, and not the other fluffy ingredients, such as the “B vitamins…

Ghost Orchids and Land Scams: A Review

Ghost Orchids and Land Scams: A Review

The Orchid Thief, by Susan Orlean, leads us through exotic jungles, backyard gardens, and world-famous greenhouses all in search of the rare ghost orchid, Polyrrbiza lindenii. Notably, this endangered flower…

Kevin Trudeau – one heck of a salesman or one heck of a liar?

Kevin Trudeau – one heck of a salesman or one heck of a liar?

Self-described “consumer advocate” and “exposer of corporate and government corruption,” this convicted felon lost the latest round in his decade long battle with the FTC. On November 29, 2011, the…

The Accidental Typo on Purpose

The Accidental Typo on Purpose

How deceptive MLMers try to evade regulators in the COVID era.

Dan Newlin: The Wolf of the Florida Turnpike?

Dan Newlin: The Wolf of the Florida Turnpike?

Claims of large lawsuit winnings flood the highway.

TINA.org Continues to Support FTC Efforts to Prohibit Junk Fees

TINA.org Continues to Support FTC Efforts to Prohibit Junk Fees

TINA.org comment showcases the ongoing need for an FTC rule.

Confession: I Fell for HelloFresh’s ‘Free Breakfast’

Confession: I Fell for HelloFresh’s ‘Free Breakfast’

A reminder to be careful about ad claims that may seem too good to be true.

FTC’s Arise Case Gives Consumer Advocates a Pick-Me-Up

FTC’s Arise Case Gives Consumer Advocates a Pick-Me-Up

Some *brighter* news after the Loper Bright SCOTUS decision.

The Importance of Being a Complainer

The Importance of Being a Complainer

You have the power to hold deceptive marketers accountable.

TINA.org Joins Over 300 Orgs. in Letter Urging Congress to Support Financial Watchdog

TINA.org Joins Over 300 Orgs. in Letter Urging Congress to Support Financial Watchdog

Legislators should protect the work of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Why ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Still Matters – and Why the FTC Should Try Again

Why ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Still Matters – and Why the FTC Should Try Again

The problem hasn’t gone away.

Fixing the Subscription Trap

Fixing the Subscription Trap

The FTC’s Negative Option Rule do-over – and what’s at stake.

New York City is Taking on Shady Subscriptions

New York City is Taking on Shady Subscriptions

And TINA.org is all for it.

TINA.org Supports FTC’s Settlement with TruHeight

TINA.org Supports FTC’s Settlement with TruHeight

Comment pushes for strong oversight of supplement companies targeting kids.