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FTC Should Ban Individual Impersonation Scams

FTC Should Ban Individual Impersonation Scams

TINA.org submits comment in support of FTC’s proposal to ban fake celebrity endorsements, romance scams and other impersonation scams.

Jack3d Marketed as Safe Despite Reports of Deaths

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Jack3d Marketed as Safe Despite Reports of Deaths

DOJ files an indictment against USPlabs and top execs.

What You Should Know about Kyäni

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What You Should Know about Kyäni

TINA.org investigation delves into claims by Idaho-based MLM.

BJ’s Samsung TV Offer

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BJ’s Samsung TV Offer

This ad hertz.

2016-2019 Kyäni Income Claims

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2016-2019 Kyäni Income Claims

A TINA.org investigation initially cataloged more than 100 instances in which Kyani and/or its distributors made or referenced atypical earnings claims that lack appropriate legal disclosures. Since then, TINA.org’s collection…

TINA.org Urges FTC to Require Funeral Homes to Post Their Prices Online

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TINA.org Urges FTC to Require Funeral Homes to Post Their Prices Online

Funeral homes must keep up with the times.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2020

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2020

Looking back at 2020.

Turning on the FTC’s Made in USA Penalty Switch

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Turning on the FTC’s Made in USA Penalty Switch

TINA.org supports new rule that will beef up enforcement of #MadeinUSA.

TINA.org Suggests Updates to How the FTC Regulates Endorsement Advertising

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TINA.org Suggests Updates to How the FTC Regulates Endorsement Advertising

On June 22, 2020, TINA.org responded to the FTC’s request for comment on the Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (referred to here as the Endorsement…

The Honest Company Products

Class Action

The Honest Company Products

February 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. December 2017: The parties…

TINA Weighs in on New Rules for Investment Adviser Advertisements

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TINA Weighs in on New Rules for Investment Adviser Advertisements

After almost 60 years, it’s time to update advertising law.

A Year after Signaling E-Cig Action, FDA Issues First Warning Letters

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A Year after Signaling E-Cig Action, FDA Issues First Warning Letters

Sites warned about misleading claims.

Judge approves Final Vitaminwater Settlement Despite Objections

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Judge approves Final Vitaminwater Settlement Despite Objections

Settlement scorecard: Lawyers, a cool million; consumers, nothing.

Kimberly-Clark Sued over Ebola Protection Gowns

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Kimberly-Clark Sued over Ebola Protection Gowns

Class-action lawsuit alleges company misled the health care industry.

The Problem with Flushing Flushable Wipes

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The Problem with Flushing Flushable Wipes

They’re advertised as “flushable” but wastewater officials and consumers say that claim falls short.

Extreme Iceland

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Extreme Iceland

Is a trip to Iceland to view the northern lights on your bucket list? What you see may be nothing like the photos on the travel site.

Group Says HealthFair’s Advertising Uses Scare Tactics

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Group Says HealthFair’s Advertising Uses Scare Tactics

Public Citizen pens letter to FTC urging agency to investigate mobile health care provider.

Fry’s Electronics Dragon Naturally Speaking

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Fry’s Electronics Dragon Naturally Speaking

A class-action lawsuit was filed against Fry’s Electronics and Nuance Communications for allegedly falsely advertising that the Dragon Naturally Speaking software can recognize speech with 99% accuracy. The lawsuit was…

Oh, Verizon

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Oh, Verizon

Navigating the minefield of wireless customer service.

FDA Proposes Food Labeling Changes

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FDA Proposes Food Labeling Changes

Agency seeks to account for portions Americans really eat.

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FTC Should Ban Individual Impersonation Scams

Jack3d Marketed as Safe Despite Reports of Deaths

What You Should Know about Kyäni

BJ’s Samsung TV Offer

2016-2019 Kyäni Income Claims

TINA.org Urges FTC to Require Funeral Homes to Post Their Prices Online

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2020

Turning on the FTC’s Made in USA Penalty Switch

TINA.org Suggests Updates to How the FTC Regulates Endorsement Advertising

The Honest Company Products

TINA Weighs in on New Rules for Investment Adviser Advertisements

A Year after Signaling E-Cig Action, FDA Issues First Warning Letters

Judge approves Final Vitaminwater Settlement Despite Objections

Kimberly-Clark Sued over Ebola Protection Gowns

The Problem with Flushing Flushable Wipes

Extreme Iceland

Group Says HealthFair’s Advertising Uses Scare Tactics

Fry’s Electronics Dragon Naturally Speaking

Oh, Verizon

FDA Proposes Food Labeling Changes