College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams

Experts weigh in on how to avoid being a victim of these latest campus scams.

Vemma Facing Judicial Inquiries in Europe

Nutrition supplement affiliate marketing company facing scrutiny overseas.

Amazon’s House on Fire

FTC sues Internet giant over in-app charges racked up by kids.

It’s Grammy Time: Who’s Belting out Name Brands?

How many ads are hiding in popular songs?

Blue Buffalo Reveals New Twist in By-Product Battle

Premium pet food company says its products may have contained by-products because of a supplier mistake.

Report Says ComputerCOP Software Cops Give Away Is “Spyware”

Digital rights group says it’s time for law enforcement “to take away ComputerCOP’s badge.”

TINA.org Complaints Spur Changes to Supplement’s Marketing

Dietary supplement company changes website and promotions for kids product.

Gatorade Mobile App

Whether Gatorade is a better choice than water for athletes depends on the duration and intensity of the exercise, says science. Either way, we’re pretty sure water is not “the…

Gerber Sued over Allergy-Prevention Claims

Baby formula company did not have science to back up claims, government agency alleges.

FTC Backs Do Not Track for Apps

Agency recommends ways to give consumers more control over their data on mobile devices.

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…

Apple Children’s Game Apps

What You Should Know about Vemma

Investigation reveals a number of questionable practices.

Investigation by truthinadvertising.org Reveals Eight Things You Should Know About Vemma

MADISON, CT, July 10, 2013 — Vemma Nutrition Company promises it will “transform lives through ultra premium products and a generous compensation plan.” The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company, which touts that…

Pot Ad Regs: Overly Restrictive or Too Lax?

Lawmakers struggle with branding initiatives.

Laugh & Learn

CCFC has filed complaints with the FTC against Fisher-Price and Open Solutions for misleading marketing of “Laugh and Learn” educational mobile and tablet apps.

New Push to Clarify Food Labels

Lawmakers introduce bill to update label standards.

Judge Approves Facebook Settlement

Agreement gives members used in sponsored stories ads enough for nice lunch.

Facebook Privacy Settlement Terms in Dispute

FTC reviewing changes to policy on ads featuring users.

Perfect Polly Will Give You Nightmares

Perfect Polly, the $18 plastic bird with a great informercial.