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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2020

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2020

Looking back at 2020.

Who’s Allowed to Play Games with the Stock Market?

Who’s Allowed to Play Games with the Stock Market?

The misleading advertising of democratizing finance.

The Enduring Primacy of Retail Sales in an MLM Context

The Enduring Primacy of Retail Sales in an MLM Context

POST HIGHLIGHTS • Meaning of Amway rules (1979), especially the “70% rule” and subsequent deterioration • Koscot (1975), Omnitrition (1996), and BurnLounge (2014) provide seminal rulings on the determination of…

Former FTC Economist Calls for Federal Pyramid Scheme Rule

Former FTC Economist Calls for Federal Pyramid Scheme Rule

FTC case-by-case prosecution of pyramid schemes not enough to deter them.

The FTC Needs to Update Its Endorsement Guides

The FTC Needs to Update Its Endorsement Guides

TINA.org submits comment to FTC urging further revisions to stay relevant and effective.

Why This Anti-Pyramid Scheme Bill is Outrageously Wrong for Consumers

Why This Anti-Pyramid Scheme Bill is Outrageously Wrong for Consumers

POST HIGHLIGHTS • H.R. 5230 runs directly counter to 40 years of case law on pyramid schemes. • It obliterates the difference between distributor purchases for the business venture versus…

FCC Proposes ‘All-In’ Pricing Rule for Cable and Satellite Industry

FCC Proposes ‘All-In’ Pricing Rule for Cable and Satellite Industry

TINA.org applauds proposed rulemaking and recommends addition.

LuLaRich or LuLaRuined?

LuLaRich or LuLaRuined?

New documentary explores the rise and fall of LuLaRoe.

Snubbing FTC, MLM Claims It Can Prevent and Treat COVID-19

Snubbing FTC, MLM Claims It Can Prevent and Treat COVID-19

Of all the companies exploiting the pandemic, doTerra stands out as a steadfast recidivist.

FTC to MLMs: You Lie, You Pay

FTC to MLMs: You Lie, You Pay

The agency puts the MLM industry on notice.

FTC Finalizes Made in USA Rule Following TINA.org Petition

FTC Finalizes Made in USA Rule Following TINA.org Petition

Commission’s first open meeting with new chair brings action.

Period Tracker Capitalizes on Post-Roe Fears

Period Tracker Capitalizes on Post-Roe Fears

Stardust marketing claims out of this world

MLMs Need to be Included in FTC’s Business Opportunity Rule

MLMs Need to be Included in FTC’s Business Opportunity Rule

TINA.org files comment in support of applying rule to direct selling industry.

FTC Must Stem Tide of Junk Fees Pandemic

FTC Must Stem Tide of Junk Fees Pandemic

TINA.org submits comment regarding the need for a commission rule.

TINA.org Continues to Support FTC Efforts to Prohibit Junk Fees

TINA.org Continues to Support FTC Efforts to Prohibit Junk Fees

TINA.org comment showcases the ongoing need for an FTC rule.

The Confusing Price of Enjoying Art

The Confusing Price of Enjoying Art

Advertised admission prices are not what they appear.

What You Should Know about Used Cars and Open Recalls

What You Should Know about Used Cars and Open Recalls

It may surprise you.

FTC Should Ban Individual Impersonation Scams

FTC Should Ban Individual Impersonation Scams

TINA.org submits comment in support of FTC’s proposal to ban fake celebrity endorsements, romance scams and other impersonation scams.

Confession: I Fell for HelloFresh’s ‘Free Breakfast’

Confession: I Fell for HelloFresh’s ‘Free Breakfast’

A reminder to be careful about ad claims that may seem too good to be true.

TINA.org Supports FTC’s Ruling against Intuit’s Deceptive Advertising

TINA.org Supports FTC’s Ruling against Intuit’s Deceptive Advertising

Intuit should not advertise TurboTax Free Edition without making clear that most people cannot use it.