Best Buy Attempts to Make Good Following Mobile Site Snafu Consumer News Best Buy Attempts to Make Good Following Mobile Site Snafu Free tablet promotion caused consumer confusion by not adequately disclosing terms.
Feds Settle with Dating Websites over ‘Virtual Cupids’ Consumer News Feds Settle with Dating Websites over ‘Virtual Cupids’ What’s love got to do with it? In the case of one online dating service, nothing at all, says the FTC.
SEC asked to Strengthen Hedge Fund Advertising Rules Consumer News SEC asked to Strengthen Hedge Fund Advertising Rules Increasing numbers of hedge funds are tweeting and establishing websites.
Feds Shut Down Online Diploma Mill that Swindled $11M from Students Consumer News Feds Shut Down Online Diploma Mill that Swindled $11M from Students Consumers allegedly charged between $200 and $300 for high school diplomas that turned out to be bogus.
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.
Google to Refund Millions to Parents Consumer News Google to Refund Millions to Parents Internet giant to refund parents for charges their children ran up playing mobile apps.
eHarmony Told to Drop No. 1 Claims following Match.com Complaint Consumer News eHarmony Told to Drop No. 1 Claims following Match.com Complaint National Advertising Division recommends dating site discontinue No. 1 claims.
The Price Is (Not Necessarily) Right Consumer News The Price Is (Not Necessarily) Right Searching for a sale this summer? Here are some things to look out for.
Cat Fight over Pet Food Marketing Claims Consumer News Cat Fight over Pet Food Marketing Claims Purina and Blue Buffalo in legal feud over by-products.
Bank of America to Pay $727 Million in Deceptive Marketing Settlement Consumer News Bank of America to Pay $727 Million in Deceptive Marketing Settlement CFPB order provides refunds to consumers harmed by Bank of America’s practices.
Walmart Ad for Samsung TV Confuses Customers Consumer News Walmart Ad for Samsung TV Confuses Customers The old switcheroo?
It Ain’t Easy Being Green Consumer News It Ain’t Easy Being Green FTC cracks down on “biodegradable” claims.
Advocates to FTC: Take Aggressive Action on MLMs Consumer News Advocates to FTC: Take Aggressive Action on MLMs Coalition sends letter to agency requesting better safeguards.
TINA.org Wants More Teeth in Class-Action Settlement Consumer News TINA.org Wants More Teeth in Class-Action Settlement Sonicare AirFloss settlement doesn’t adequately compensate consumers.
Reader Poll: Settlements Should Provide Cash Consumer News Reader Poll: Settlements Should Provide Cash Coupons are not the preferred choice in false ad class actions.
Wyeth Agrees to $490 Million Payout for Unlawful Marketing Consumer News Wyeth Agrees to $490 Million Payout for Unlawful Marketing Justice Department says company put profits over safety.
Abortion Ad Law Facing First Amendment Challenge Consumer News Abortion Ad Law Facing First Amendment Challenge July 2013 Update: The Fourth Circuit has overturned the District Court’s permanent injunction against the City of Baltimore’s truth in advertising ordinance.
Penalties that Pack a Pinch Consumer News Penalties that Pack a Pinch Are FTC settlements just a cost of doing business?
Consumer Advocates Call for Herbalife Probe Consumer News Consumer Advocates Call for Herbalife Probe Groups contend company is a pyramid scheme.
AG Tells T-Mobile to Hang Up No Contract Claims Consumer News AG Tells T-Mobile to Hang Up No Contract Claims T-Mobile got slapped by the Washington State Attorney General for allegedly failing to disclose hidden early termination charges.