When Federal Government Webpages Are MIA Blog When Federal Government Webpages Are MIA Broken links pose a problem for consumers seeking facts about ad claims.
All Cheer The Unsubscribe Act Blog All Cheer The Unsubscribe Act National Consumer Protection Week is a good time to bring attention to this bill.
Help Support TINA.org’s Mission Blog Help Support TINA.org’s Mission We strive to keep ads honest for consumers and businesses alike.
Are All Alcohol Ads Misleading? Blog Are All Alcohol Ads Misleading? I was surprised when I learned that there are no specific rules or regulations governing alcohol advertising on television. While tobacco products are prohibited from advertising on TV altogether, it’s…
Weekly Legal Roundup Blog Weekly Legal Roundup Diamonds, energy supplements and cholesterol reducing drugs made legal headlines in the I-think-you’re-lying-to-me category during the week of February 11, 2013. Two new false advertising actions were filed: It’s a…
An In-Depth Examination of Self-Regulation in the MLM Industry Blog An In-Depth Examination of Self-Regulation in the MLM Industry TINA.org publishes a groundbreaking new report about the history and effectiveness of self-regulation in the MLM industry.
TINA.org Continues to Support FTC Efforts to Prohibit Junk Fees Blog TINA.org Continues to Support FTC Efforts to Prohibit Junk Fees TINA.org comment showcases the ongoing need for an FTC rule.
Taco Bell’s New Cantina Chicken Menu Fail Blog Taco Bell’s New Cantina Chicken Menu Fail What you see may NOT be what you get.
TINA.org Supports FTC’s ‘Click to Cancel’ Rule against Industry Challenge Blog TINA.org Supports FTC’s ‘Click to Cancel’ Rule against Industry Challenge Companies should not be able to trap consumers into subscriptions that they do not want.
DSSRC’s Arbonne Decision Gets It Wrong Blog DSSRC’s Arbonne Decision Gets It Wrong Council blesses MLM’s use of unsubstantiated earnings claims.
Does Mary Kay Think It’s Above the Law? Blog Does Mary Kay Think It’s Above the Law? MLM making deceptive claims after several warnings.
FTC Finalizes Made in USA Rule Following TINA.org Petition Blog FTC Finalizes Made in USA Rule Following TINA.org Petition Commission’s first open meeting with new chair brings action.
TINA.org Pushes for New Enforcement Tactic Against MLM Industry Blog TINA.org Pushes for New Enforcement Tactic Against MLM Industry And if you don’t know, now you know.
Midas Oil Change Coupon Stalls at Checkout Blog Midas Oil Change Coupon Stalls at Checkout A coupon only a mechanic can love.
Live from New York, it’s … an ad for Zillow? Blog Live from New York, it’s … an ad for Zillow? Funny Saturday Night Live sketch raises more questions about show’s foray into branded content.
TINA.org Joins Fight over Michael Jackson Album Blog TINA.org Joins Fight over Michael Jackson Album Legal battle over Michael Jackson’s posthumous album may create “dangerous” precedent.
Time Freedom Is The New Financial Freedom Blog Time Freedom Is The New Financial Freedom Why the MLM industry should avoid the term.
Turning on the FTC’s Made in USA Penalty Switch Blog Turning on the FTC’s Made in USA Penalty Switch TINA.org supports new rule that will beef up enforcement of #MadeinUSA.
Chevy Says Its Silverado Is ‘The Official Truck of Real People.’ Really? Blog Chevy Says Its Silverado Is ‘The Official Truck of Real People.’ Really? Not all of the puffed-up claims in this TV ad can be defended as puffery.
MyPillow Sleep Study is a Snoozer Blog MyPillow Sleep Study is a Snoozer Counting up issues with study sure to be a sleep aid.