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…
Olay Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System Ad Alert Olay Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System The National Advertising Division (NAD) is the advertising industry’s self-regulatory body administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus. is advising Olay to discontinue claims that its Pro-X Advanced Cleansing…
Walden Farms Calorie Free Whipped Peanut Spreads Ad Alert Walden Farms Calorie Free Whipped Peanut Spreads Walden Farms advertised that consumers could “save 330 calories a day, 10,000 calories a month, lose 34 pounds a year” by eating its calorie free whipped peanut spreads instead of…
Oracle Ad Alert Oracle Oracle made over-the-top claims in a series of ads comparing its line of computer products to IBM’s line. The National Advertising Division (NAD) is the advertising industry’s self-regulatory body administered…
Tropicana Ad Alert Tropicana Tropicana claimed in a television ad that “if you want the world’s best fruit and vegetable juice, look in the cooler” as a shelf collapsed to reveal a presumably more-stable…
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…
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…
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.
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.
RevWood Flooring: ‘Wood without Compromise’ Ad Alert RevWood Flooring: ‘Wood without Compromise’ Got wood?