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Do MLM Earnings Statements Constitute Deceptive Advertising?

Do MLM Earnings Statements Constitute Deceptive Advertising?

Despite the availability of the data, MLM earnings statements fail to disclose crucial information to recruits, writes guest blogger William Keep.

FTC Bans Online High Schools from Diploma Business

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FTC Bans Online High Schools from Diploma Business

Agency alleged websites misled students into purchasing “worthless” diplomas.

The ESPN App

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The ESPN App

It’s game over for non-cable subscribers.

Companies that Get Coal in their 2015 Holiday Stocking

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Companies that Get Coal in their 2015 Holiday Stocking

Deceptive advertising allegations spell naughty list for these companies.

EPX Body

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EPX Body

MLM’s “guaranteed” monthly earnings may not be realized by most.

LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired

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LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired

LifeLock’s ads say the company will relentlessly protect your identity. But how much can they really do?

Walmart Made in USA Misrepresentations Not Wiped Clean

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Walmart Made in USA Misrepresentations Not Wiped Clean

TINA.org to FTC: Walmart lied.

Jeunesse Income Disclosure Raises More Questions than Answers

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Jeunesse Income Disclosure Raises More Questions than Answers

Not a lot of people are making much money.

Walmart Website Dropping Made in USA Claims

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Walmart Website Dropping Made in USA Claims

FTC closes probe into Walmart Made in the USA claims following TINA.org complaint.

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Nat Sherman

FDA says advertising cigarettes as “natural” violates federal law.

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Winston

FDA says advertising cigarettes as “additive-free” violates federal law.

FDA Warns Tobacco Brands about ‘Natural’ Labels

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FDA Warns Tobacco Brands about ‘Natural’ Labels

Action called a milestone in FDA regulation of tobacco marketing.

Natural American Spirit

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Natural American Spirit

A healthier option to conventional smokes this cigarette brand is not.

The Doom that Came to Kickstarter

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The Doom that Came to Kickstarter

Crowdfunding board game project creator settles FTC charges he gamed backers in first agency action on site.

Herbalife: ‘I Thought I was Going to Make it Big’

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Herbalife: ‘I Thought I was Going to Make it Big’

Former distributor says a class-action settlement isn’t going to help a majority of recruits who lost money.

Unfair Herbalife Settlement Leaves Distributors Out in Cold

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Unfair Herbalife Settlement Leaves Distributors Out in Cold

Objections filed to settlement that gives most distributors $20 or less, while lawyers get $5.25 million and the company continues business as usual.

MLM Company Investigated by TINA.org Shuts Down U.S. Affiliate Operations

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MLM Company Investigated by TINA.org Shuts Down U.S. Affiliate Operations

Ad Watchdog Continues to Press for Release of Consumer Complaints MADISON, Conn., Feb. 18, 2015 — Following an investigation by truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), which included a protracted legal battle with the…

Can You Spot the Ad: Politico

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Can You Spot the Ad: Politico

Can you spot the bit of native advertising on the political news site?

Best Web Design Agencies Deceptive Rankings

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Best Web Design Agencies Deceptive Rankings

“Independent authority” on web design agencies may be anything but.

Cardcash.com: Fast Cash Slow Tracked?

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Cardcash.com: Fast Cash Slow Tracked?

Why it may be better to regift next holiday season than to sell your unwanted gift cards to cardcash.com.

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Do MLM Earnings Statements Constitute Deceptive Advertising?

FTC Bans Online High Schools from Diploma Business

The ESPN App

Companies that Get Coal in their 2015 Holiday Stocking

EPX Body

LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired

Walmart Made in USA Misrepresentations Not Wiped Clean

Jeunesse Income Disclosure Raises More Questions than Answers

Walmart Website Dropping Made in USA Claims

Nat Sherman

Winston

FDA Warns Tobacco Brands about ‘Natural’ Labels

Natural American Spirit

The Doom that Came to Kickstarter

Herbalife: ‘I Thought I was Going to Make it Big’

Unfair Herbalife Settlement Leaves Distributors Out in Cold

MLM Company Investigated by TINA.org Shuts Down U.S. Affiliate Operations

Can You Spot the Ad: Politico

Best Web Design Agencies Deceptive Rankings

Cardcash.com: Fast Cash Slow Tracked?