FTC Seeks to Crack Down on Rampant Fake Reviews and Bogus Testimonials Blog FTC Seeks to Crack Down on Rampant Fake Reviews and Bogus Testimonials TINA.org supports FTC’s proposed rule and suggests revisions.
CFPB Proposes Paycheck Advance Rule Blog CFPB Proposes Paycheck Advance Rule TINA.org joins coalition of consumer organizations in support of the proposed rule
Up in Smoke: Legacy Cremation’s Deception and the Families Left Behind Blog Up in Smoke: Legacy Cremation’s Deception and the Families Left Behind A legacy of adding to consumers’ grief.
Red Bull Settlement: It’s NOT about the Wings Blog Red Bull Settlement: It’s NOT about the Wings This proposed agreement is not as absurd as media coverage may have led you to believe.
Comment at FDA Public Meeting on Dietary Supplements Blog Comment at FDA Public Meeting on Dietary Supplements Comment made by TINA.org executive director, Bonnie Patten at the FDA’s public meeting on Responsible Innovation in Dietary Supplements held on May 16, 2019. Thank you for the opportunity to…
This Gift Basket’s Got Some Shadowy Service Charges Blog This Gift Basket’s Got Some Shadowy Service Charges 1-800-Flowers.com and its basket of pricing problems.
Former FTC Economist’s Response & Thoughts on Vemma Blog Former FTC Economist’s Response & Thoughts on Vemma Getting to the bottom of affiliate vs. customer.
Montefiore Ads Pollute NYC Highways Blog Montefiore Ads Pollute NYC Highways New York neurosurgery center features deceptive testimonial on billboards and website
Michael Jackson Album Lawsuit Comes to An End Blog Michael Jackson Album Lawsuit Comes to An End The case may be resolved but what will deceived consumers get out of the deal?
FTC Must Strengthen Its Greenwashing Approach Blog FTC Must Strengthen Its Greenwashing Approach TINA.org submits comment regarding the need for more guidance and regulation
TINA.org to Vemma: Take Down Questionable Health Claims Blog TINA.org to Vemma: Take Down Questionable Health Claims TINA.org campaigns for #vemmatruth by outing sites making unsubstantiated health claims.
Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media Blog Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media TINA.org Executive Director Bonnie Patten to speak at FTC workshop Wednesday.
Why ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Still Matters – and Why the FTC Should Try Again Blog Why ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Still Matters – and Why the FTC Should Try Again The problem hasn’t gone away.
MyPillow Sleep Study is a Snoozer Blog MyPillow Sleep Study is a Snoozer Counting up issues with study sure to be a sleep aid.
All Cheer The Unsubscribe Act Blog All Cheer The Unsubscribe Act National Consumer Protection Week is a good time to bring attention to this bill.
5 Reasons Herbalife’s Survey Won’t Save It from Prosecution Blog 5 Reasons Herbalife’s Survey Won’t Save It from Prosecution Deconstructing Herbalife’s defense that a survey found most people join for discounts.
FTC, FDA Tackle Misleading Marketing of Dangerous Products to Kids — Again Blog FTC, FDA Tackle Misleading Marketing of Dangerous Products to Kids — Again First, e-liquids. Now, THC edibles. Will energy drinks be next?
FTC Staff Urge MLMs Not to Rely on Industry Income Disclosure Guidance Blog FTC Staff Urge MLMs Not to Rely on Industry Income Disclosure Guidance Advisory opinion letter raises “serious concerns” with self-reg group’s guidance.
When Food Delivery Comes with a Side of Junk Fees Blog When Food Delivery Comes with a Side of Junk Fees TINA.org urges the FTC to adopt a fee disclosure rule for the online food delivery market.
TINA.org Tells DOT: Don’t Muddy Airline Pricing Blog TINA.org Tells DOT: Don’t Muddy Airline Pricing A proposed rule change could make it harder to know what you’ll actually pay for a flight.