New Balance, an Iconic Made in USA Brand, Defies FTC Law Consumer News New Balance, an Iconic Made in USA Brand, Defies FTC Law TINA.org files a complaint with federal regulators over shoemaker’s deceptive made in the USA claims.
Best Reader Tips of 2021 Consumer News Best Reader Tips of 2021 This year reader tips led to dozens of ad alerts, as well as a complaint to regulators.
Check Out these Debt Collection Claims Before Payment Consumer News Check Out these Debt Collection Claims Before Payment There are laws on what collectors can say or do, as the country’s top two debt buyers recently found out.
Influencer-in-Chief? Trump, Nordstrom and More Consumer News Influencer-in-Chief? Trump, Nordstrom and More White House support of Ivanka’s clothing line prompts scrutiny.
New Law Says You Have a Right to Gripe Consumer News New Law Says You Have a Right to Gripe California becomes first state to ban non-disparagement clauses. Similar federal proposal expected to follow.
Are Homeopathic Drugs Misleading Consumers? Consumer News Are Homeopathic Drugs Misleading Consumers? FDA revisits a decades-old policy that essentially allows homeopathic drugs to go unchecked into the marketplace.
Ty J. Young Inc.’s Fine Print is a Must-Read Consumer News Ty J. Young Inc.’s Fine Print is a Must-Read You could lose money.
Feds Force Shut Down of Bitcoin Mining Company Consumer News Feds Force Shut Down of Bitcoin Mining Company Consumers never received costly machines advertised as helping them obtain the virtual currency.
BeActive Brace: Trick or Treat? Consumer News BeActive Brace: Trick or Treat? Troublesome disclaimers are often not in full view.
TINA.org Takes Aim at Willagirl’s ‘No Junk’ Claim Consumer News TINA.org Takes Aim at Willagirl’s ‘No Junk’ Claim Lists of ingredients tell the real story.
New Class-Action Alleges Vemma’s Clinical Studies ‘Worthless’ Consumer News New Class-Action Alleges Vemma’s Clinical Studies ‘Worthless’ Lawsuit filed in federal court alleges company is in violation of a previous FTC order.
It’s White and Hot but is it Really White Hot Chocolate? Consumer News It’s White and Hot but is it Really White Hot Chocolate? Does McDonald’s beverage met the FDA definition of white chocolate?
A Sirius Matter Consumer News A Sirius Matter Internet radio giant settles claims it billed consumers without their consent.
These Companies Should Get Coal in their Holiday Stockings Consumer News These Companies Should Get Coal in their Holiday Stockings Some notable companies facing deceptive advertising claims.
Fines Reduced for E-Cigarette Companies that Misled Consumers Consumer News Fines Reduced for E-Cigarette Companies that Misled Consumers TINA.org wins appeal for release of consumer complaints against the companies.
CFPB Sues Sprint Over Phone ‘Cramming’ Consumer News CFPB Sues Sprint Over Phone ‘Cramming’ Wireless carrier joins AT&T and T-Mobile as companies accused of cramming this year.
Wellesse Glucosamine Settlement Doesn’t Cure Ad Issues Consumer News Wellesse Glucosamine Settlement Doesn’t Cure Ad Issues TINA.org, continuing its efforts to oppose unfair settlements, files an objection.
Can You Spot the Ad: Politico Consumer News Can You Spot the Ad: Politico Can you spot the bit of native advertising on the political news site?
DraftKings, FanDuel Spar Over Ad Claim Consumer News DraftKings, FanDuel Spar Over Ad Claim Self-regulatory body sides with FanDuel.
Group Challenges Rainforest Alliance Earth-Friendly Seal of Approval Consumer News Group Challenges Rainforest Alliance Earth-Friendly Seal of Approval Nonprofit says certification label appearing on such goods as Chiquita bananas misleads consumers.