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What to Know about Negative-Option Offers

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What to Know about Negative-Option Offers

Risk free trials may lead to repeated, unwanted charges to your credit card.

The ‘Buy’ Button in the iTunes Store

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The ‘Buy’ Button in the iTunes Store

When you don’t own what you buy.

Elena F From Russia

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Elena F From Russia

Not to be had for love or money. Well, definitely not love.

Best Buy: Buy It Now with Confidence (and Questions)

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Best Buy: Buy It Now with Confidence (and Questions)

The fine print of Price Match Guarantees.

FTC’s Negative Option Rule Needs Improvement

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FTC’s Negative Option Rule Needs Improvement

TINA.org applauds proposed amendments but pushes for more.

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: “Hypoallergenic” Products

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Decoding Cosmetics Claims: “Hypoallergenic” Products

Does the term really have meaning?

Bumbu Rum

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Bumbu Rum

Lawsuit alleges beverage doesn’t meet federal standards to be marketed as rum.

Digital Content from iTunes

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Digital Content from iTunes

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that consumers can “buy” digital content when Apple does not own all of the content it sells and must revoke access to content if its license to…

Is it Art or Advertising?

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Is it Art or Advertising?

In today’s world it is getting tougher all the time to distinguish between marketing materials and art or entertainment.

These “Critics” Won’t Win Oscars for their Reviews

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These “Critics” Won’t Win Oscars for their Reviews

Some reviews come from questionable sources.

Don’t Reply to Suspicious Date Request

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Don’t Reply to Suspicious Date Request

This person sounds like a great catch—“kind, sociable and fluffy”—what more could you want?

Regulators Act on TINA.org’s Complaint Against Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty

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Regulators Act on TINA.org’s Complaint Against Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty

MADISON, CONN. December 1, 2022 – Acting on a complaint filed by ad watchdog, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), California regulators have reached a settlement with lingerie company Savage X Fenty, originally a joint venture between…

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Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media

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Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media

TINA.org Executive Director Bonnie Patten to speak at FTC workshop Wednesday.

TINA.org Joins the Fight against Value Village in Wash. Supreme Court

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TINA.org Joins the Fight against Value Village in Wash. Supreme Court

Will it take a village to bring the world’s largest for-profit thrift retailer to justice?

The First Amendment and Commercial Speech

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The First Amendment and Commercial Speech

When the government can restrict commercial speech.

Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements

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Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements

Sometimes, even celebrities are surprised by what they’re selling.

Nutrafol

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Nutrafol

TINA.org takes a closer look at hair supplements’ “clinically proven” claims.

Drew’s Entertainment Platinum Collection 2-CD Sets

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Drew’s Entertainment Platinum Collection 2-CD Sets

June 2014: The named plaintiff withdrew this action When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not…

You Bought the Movie on iTunes. But It’s Not Yours.

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You Bought the Movie on iTunes. But It’s Not Yours.

Surrender your iTunes movies.

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What to Know about Negative-Option Offers

The ‘Buy’ Button in the iTunes Store

Elena F From Russia

Best Buy: Buy It Now with Confidence (and Questions)

FTC’s Negative Option Rule Needs Improvement

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: “Hypoallergenic” Products

Bumbu Rum

Digital Content from iTunes

Is it Art or Advertising?

These “Critics” Won’t Win Oscars for their Reviews

Don’t Reply to Suspicious Date Request

Regulators Act on TINA.org’s Complaint Against Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty

Terms of Use

Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media

TINA.org Joins the Fight against Value Village in Wash. Supreme Court

The First Amendment and Commercial Speech

Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements

Nutrafol

Drew’s Entertainment Platinum Collection 2-CD Sets

You Bought the Movie on iTunes. But It’s Not Yours.