Federal Communications Commission Consumer Basics Federal Communications Commission The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable in the U.S.
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…
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EOS Lip Balms Class Action EOS Lip Balms 2018: All of the cases were voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. Click on the links below to see the court filings. Ballenilla-Blondett v. EOS Products…
Turning on the FTC’s Made in USA Penalty Switch Blog Turning on the FTC’s Made in USA Penalty Switch TINA.org supports new rule that will beef up enforcement of #MadeinUSA.
Overdraft Fees at Navy Federal Credit Union Class Action Overdraft Fees at Navy Federal Credit Union May 2019: A federal judge granted final approval of a settlement agreement that would provide class members with a cash award in an amount that depends on the number of…
TINA’s Take: FTC Takes Crucial Step Forward in Holding Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Accountable Consumer News TINA’s Take: FTC Takes Crucial Step Forward in Holding Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Accountable FTC finalizes its Made in USA Labeling Rule.
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What You Should Know about New U Life Consumer News What You Should Know about New U Life MLM company New U Life is no fountain of youth.
Sweepstakes for HMI’s FILTERQUEEN Products Class Action Sweepstakes for HMI’s FILTERQUEEN Products April 2019: A federal judge granted preliminary approval of a proposed settlement agreement that would provide class members with either a $300 voucher for HMI Filtration products or a $100…
Publishers Clearing House Class Action Publishers Clearing House March 2019: A federal judge dismissed this action concluding that plaintiffs lacked standing and failed to allege the specific factual allegations required to state a claim for relief. The judge…
Automation Riches Ad Alert Automation Riches The only thing rich about this internet company is its proclivity for touting unrealistic income claims.
Discounts at Lamps Plus Class Action Discounts at Lamps Plus August 2018: Plaintiffs moved for preliminary approval of a proposed settlement agreement that provides class members with vouchers from Lamps Plus. The company will automatically send vouchers to class members…
Wines ‘Til Sold Out Discounts Class Action Wines ‘Til Sold Out Discounts August 2018: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. April 2018: A federal…
American Express Prepaid Gift Cards Class Action American Express Prepaid Gift Cards December 2017: The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s decision finding that the district court did not abuse its discretion in approving it. To read the full…