New Bill Calls on FTC to Take Action on Photoshopped Images Consumer News New Bill Calls on FTC to Take Action on Photoshopped Images Advocates worried unrealistic body images taking toll on teens.
Vemma Facing Class-Action Lawsuit in California Consumer News Vemma Facing Class-Action Lawsuit in California Suit alleges company’s advertising should have indicated it would repeatedly charge for Verve.
CSPI gets go-ahead for class action against Vitaminwater Consumer News CSPI gets go-ahead for class action against Vitaminwater A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit concerning misleading health claims made by vitaminwater can proceed as a class action. The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI)…
CATrends: Toxic Heavy Metals in Dark Chocolate Consumer News CATrends: Toxic Heavy Metals in Dark Chocolate Consumer Reports study sparks class-action lawsuits.
Balance of Nature to Pay $1.1M to Settle Regulatory Action over False Health Claims Consumer News Balance of Nature to Pay $1.1M to Settle Regulatory Action over False Health Claims Lawsuit alleged company falsely advertised that its “Fruits” and “Veggies” supplements could prevent, treat or cure serious diseases.
TINA.org Takes Action against Trademark Imposter Scam Consumer News TINA.org Takes Action against Trademark Imposter Scam Complaint to FTC cites violations of agency’s Impersonation Rule.
TINA.org Action Sheds Light on SunPowerLED’s False Endorsement Claims Consumer News TINA.org Action Sheds Light on SunPowerLED’s False Endorsement Claims Letters alert agencies and organizations to company’s improper marketing.
CATrends: The mAh Ratings of Portable Chargers (aka Power Banks) Consumer News CATrends: The mAh Ratings of Portable Chargers (aka Power Banks) Class-action lawsuits allege that the mAh ratings of several portable chargers are greatly exaggerated.
California Is Latest to Strip Down Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing Consumer News California Is Latest to Strip Down Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing Online retailer agrees to pay a minimum of $200,000 in restitution to settle California action.
Why the FTC Needs a Made in USA Rule Consumer News Why the FTC Needs a Made in USA Rule It is clear that the FTC’s current tactics for policing made in the USA claims are not working.
Bogus Cancer Cures Touted Online Receive FDA Warning Consumer News Bogus Cancer Cures Touted Online Receive FDA Warning Agency warns that “miracle cures” may also contain dangerous ingredients.
Jack3d Marketed as Safe Despite Reports of Deaths Consumer News Jack3d Marketed as Safe Despite Reports of Deaths DOJ files an indictment against USPlabs and top execs.
Corinthian Students Urge Officials to Cancel Student Loan Debt Consumer News Corinthian Students Urge Officials to Cancel Student Loan Debt Federal and state lawsuits allege that Corinthian Colleges lured students into debt with false advertising.
Despite Boston-Made Claims, Many Gillette Products Wicked Imported Consumer News Despite Boston-Made Claims, Many Gillette Products Wicked Imported TINA.org files FTC complaint over Gillette’s false and deceptive Made in the USA claims.
Kardashians Find New Ways to Skirt #Ad on Social Media Consumer News Kardashians Find New Ways to Skirt #Ad on Social Media From ambiguous hashtags to delaying disclosure, the family continues to spurn federal endorsement guidelines.
Roblox Metaverse Playing Games with Consumers Consumer News Roblox Metaverse Playing Games with Consumers TINA.org files complaint with the FTC concerning deceptive advertising on Roblox.
Oz Watch: TV Host Pulls Curtain on Phony Endorsements Consumer News Oz Watch: TV Host Pulls Curtain on Phony Endorsements Talk show host Dr. Mehmet Oz asks viewers for help.
TINA.org Sends Notification Letters to Celebrities Promoting NFTs Consumer News TINA.org Sends Notification Letters to Celebrities Promoting NFTs What’s behind these ubiquitous social media posts?
Cash-Gifting Tables Scheme Under Scrutiny Consumer News Cash-Gifting Tables Scheme Under Scrutiny Federal officials continue to investigate case in Conn.
Court Clears Way for Off-Label Promotion of Drugs Consumer News Court Clears Way for Off-Label Promotion of Drugs Court rules pharmaceutical salesman’s promotion of off-label drug use for Xyrem was not false or misleading.