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TINA’s Take: Juul’s ‘Make the Switch’ Campaign Violates Federal Law

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TINA’s Take: Juul’s ‘Make the Switch’ Campaign Violates Federal Law

TINA.org agrees with health groups that Juul’s current campaign disseminates an illegal smoking cessation claim.

Vitaminwater

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Vitaminwater

TINA.org objected — as amicus curiae — to class-action settlements that sought to resolve claims filed against Coca-Cola and its subsidiary Glacéau alleging that the companies falsely advertised Vitaminwater as…

Court Unseals Revealing Docs in LuLaRoe Pyramid Case

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Court Unseals Revealing Docs in LuLaRoe Pyramid Case

LuLaRoe’s founders on the hotseat in Washington’s pyramid case against the company.

Prüvit Signal//Defense Cocktail

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Prüvit Signal//Defense Cocktail

Video on MLM’s website promotes supplement for coronavirus prevention.

7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking

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7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking

TINA.org’s annual list includes a pillow maker, a televangelist and a for-profit college.

The DSA Waffles Over AdvoCare

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The DSA Waffles Over AdvoCare

Former MLM holds onto its DSA membership in the aftermath of $150 million pyramid scheme settlement.

TINA.org’s Action on Glucosamine Settlement Helps Spur Revision

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TINA.org’s Action on Glucosamine Settlement Helps Spur Revision

Final Agreement Bans Deceptive Claims Made by Walmart, Walgreens & Supervalu MADISON, CONN. March 25, 2015 — A federal judge has given final approval to a class-action settlement that permanently changes how…

Monat Global Class Actions Piling Up

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Monat Global Class Actions Piling Up

Lawsuits mount against hair care MLM Monat.

Timeline

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Timeline

A brief history of deceptive advertising.

DOJ Orders doTerra Distributors to Pay $15,000 Each after TINA.org Complaint

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DOJ Orders doTerra Distributors to Pay $15,000 Each after TINA.org Complaint

Complaints against additional distributors who hosted COVID webinars may be forthcoming.

LifeVantage Pyramid Scheme Claims

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LifeVantage Pyramid Scheme Claims

Allegations: Operating an illegal pyramid scheme

Vicaine

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Vicaine

FDA warns marketer of illegal tianeptine supplement about unapproved drug treatment claims.

Tianaa Red, Tianaa White, Tianaa Green

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Tianaa Red, Tianaa White, Tianaa Green

FDA warns marketer of illegal tianeptine supplements about unapproved drug treatment claims.

Prevagen Memory Study Falls Short

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Prevagen Memory Study Falls Short

TINA.org, AARP and others file legal brief urging court to reverse dismissal of Prevagen case.

Lawsuit Claims Nerium is a Pyramid Scheme

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Lawsuit Claims Nerium is a Pyramid Scheme

Founder, top executives and reality TV star named in lawsuit.

TINA.org Takes Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop-y Health Claims to Regulators

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TINA.org Takes Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop-y Health Claims to Regulators

TINA.org probe into Goop’s marketing reveals a plethora of illegal health claims.

Auction Site A Losing Bet for Consumers According to Ad Watchdog TINA.org

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Auction Site A Losing Bet for Consumers According to Ad Watchdog TINA.org

Advertising savings of 90 percent or more on a range of flashy electronics and consumer goods, penny auction website DealDash.com markets itself as “the fair and honest bidding site.” An…

Exposing Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes