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Capillus Laser Hats

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Capillus Laser Hats

Taking the lid off company’s claims that laser hats are “FDA cleared” and “clinically proven” to regrow hair.

FTC Chairwoman Creates Framework for MLM Regulatory Environment

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FTC Chairwoman Creates Framework for MLM Regulatory Environment

FTC Seeking to Clean up the MLM Industry

Expedia’s ‘Free Cancellation’

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Expedia’s ‘Free Cancellation’

Expedia may not charge a cancellation fee, but the hotel might.

Kyani, Head Scientist Double Down on Inappropriate Health Claims

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Kyani, Head Scientist Double Down on Inappropriate Health Claims

Multi-level marketing company fails to censure head of scientific board.

Vacations To Go

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Vacations To Go

A price comparison that might as well be lost at sea.

DSA Award Winners Are Ethics Code Violators

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DSA Award Winners Are Ethics Code Violators

Why is this industry group honoring MLMs making illegal marketing claims?

Why This Anti-Pyramid Scheme Bill is Outrageously Wrong for Consumers

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Why This Anti-Pyramid Scheme Bill is Outrageously Wrong for Consumers

POST HIGHLIGHTS • H.R. 5230 runs directly counter to 40 years of case law on pyramid schemes. • It obliterates the difference between distributor purchases for the business venture versus…

Health Experts Call for More Vigorous Dietary Supplement Oversight

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Health Experts Call for More Vigorous Dietary Supplement Oversight

Tainted products pose serious health risks.

Investigation by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reveals What You Should Know About Jeunesse

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Investigation by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reveals What You Should Know About Jeunesse

MADISON, Conn., Oct. 20, 2015 — Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a deceptive advertising complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Florida Attorney General against Jeunesse Global, LLC, a multi-level marketing…

Vemma’s Version: Business Foolishness in the Extreme

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Vemma’s Version: Business Foolishness in the Extreme

Upon reading the transcript of the Sept. 15 court hearing re Vemma, which conveys the most unusual meanings that Vemma attributes to such common terms as customer, business opportunity, and…

Former FTC Economist’s Response & Thoughts on Vemma