Maxam Nutraceutics Ad Alert Maxam Nutraceutics Maxam Nutraceutics, a dietary-supplement maker, advertised its PCA dietary supplement on TV and on the web as “the only product ever specifically developed to naturally help your body safely and…
Fiore Antifungal Nail Lacquer Ad Alert Fiore Antifungal Nail Lacquer Fiore makes a number of claims about their “Antifungal Nail Lacuqer,” including: prevents nail fungus without sacrificing fashion and personal style preferences produces high-quality products that are FDA-registered and proven…
NITRAFLEX Ad Alert NITRAFLEX GAT (German-American Technologies) advertised in magazine spreads that its NITRAMIX, a caffeinated instant-drink mix, was “clinically proven to increase strength.” The National Advertising Division (NAD) is the advertising industry’s self-regulatory…
Advertising Attorneys, These Ads Are for You Blog Advertising Attorneys, These Ads Are for You While these ads can be appreciated by all, they may strike a chord with ad lawyers.
Nest Programmable Thermostats Ad Alert Nest Programmable Thermostats Nest Labs Inc. claimed in advertisements for its Nest Programmable Thermostat that “89% of other programmable thermostats are not programmed because they are so complicated that most consumers do not…
Carfax Ad Alert Carfax Carfax, Inc. has discontinued certain broadcast advertising after receiving a letter of inquiry from The National Advertising Division (NAD) is the advertising industry’s self-regulatory body administered by the Council of Better…
TaylorMade ROCKETBALLZ Fairway Woods Ad Alert TaylorMade ROCKETBALLZ Fairway Woods TaylorMade claimed that “the average golfer picked up about 17 yards with the ROCKETBALLZ 3-Wood,” a golf club made by the company. The National Advertising Division (NAD) is the advertising…
Weekly Legal Roundup Blog Weekly Legal Roundup During the week of February 4, 2013, digestion, food, and make-up bubbled to the top of the legal I-think-you’re-lying-to-me landscape. Three new false advertising class actions were filed: Maybelline was…
Translating the Full Costs of the “Language Professors Hate Him” Ad Ad Alert Translating the Full Costs of the “Language Professors Hate Him” Ad The only thing that can be “absolutely guaranteed” is that there is no way to learn a new language in only 10 days. This ad links to a language-software website…
DOJ Orders doTerra Distributors to Pay $15,000 Each after TINA.org Complaint Consumer News DOJ Orders doTerra Distributors to Pay $15,000 Each after TINA.org Complaint Complaints against additional distributors who hosted COVID webinars may be forthcoming.
American Beverage Association’s Every Bottle Back Recycling Initiative Ad Alert American Beverage Association’s Every Bottle Back Recycling Initiative Inquiry finds trade group overstates environmental benefits of recycling program.
COORGA Nutraceuticals Ad Alert COORGA Nutraceuticals Company banned by federal judge from making any gray hair reversal claims without sufficient evidence.
RevWood Flooring: ‘Wood without Compromise’ Ad Alert RevWood Flooring: ‘Wood without Compromise’ Got wood?
Cariuma Ad Alert Cariuma Sneaker company modifies sponsored social media post following TINA.org inquiry.
FTC Slaps Sensa for Making Deceptive Weight-Loss Claims Consumer News FTC Slaps Sensa for Making Deceptive Weight-Loss Claims Sprinkle, eat and lose weight is just unproven, says FTC.
JBS: ‘Net Zero by 2040’ Ad Alert JBS: ‘Net Zero by 2040’ Regulators have a beef with company’s climate pledge.
Opiate Freedom Center Ad Alert Opiate Freedom Center NAD ships company’s opiate detox and withdrawal treatment claims to the FTC.
Comcast agrees to pull ‘disparaging’ phrase in AT&T parody Ad Alert Comcast agrees to pull ‘disparaging’ phrase in AT&T parody TV commercial gets edit following decision from the National Advertising Division.