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Porsche Connect Class Action Porsche Connect Allegations: Failing to disclose that Porsche Connect was temporary because the system was equipped with 3G services and would be inoperable when 3G services were phased out
Volkswagen Vehicles with Car-Net Class Action Volkswagen Vehicles with Car-Net Allegations: Failing to disclose that Car-Net was temporary because the system was equipped with 3G services and would become inoperable when 3G services were phased out
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Revlon Brands Revlon TINA.org investigated Revlon’s Almay Simply American™ marketing campaign. To read more about that investigation and TINA.org’s findings, click here. TINA.org also investigated several social media influencers the FTC had notified…
Williams-Sonoma Home Brands Williams-Sonoma Home TINA.org investigated Williams-Sonoma Home’s parent company Williams-Sonoma and found that seven of its websites — including Williams-Sonoma Home — were marketing products as made in the USA when they were…
TINA Weighs in on New Rules for Investment Adviser Advertisements Blog TINA Weighs in on New Rules for Investment Adviser Advertisements After almost 60 years, it’s time to update advertising law.
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Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds Consumer News Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds More than 50 million Americans are using Craigslist for everything from bartering for services to finding a roommate. Unlike your local newspaper or magazine, Craigslist ads are generally free, which…
Frontier’s Advertised Rates Class Action Frontier’s Advertised Rates Allegations: Charging subscribers more than the advertised rates
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