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Amazon Prime, CBS All Access and ‘The Big Bang Theory’

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Amazon Prime, CBS All Access and ‘The Big Bang Theory’

If you’re looking to binge-watch all 12 seasons before the comedy calls it quits this spring, look elsewhere.

Perfect Score Watch

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Perfect Score Watch

Figuring out whether the battery in this watch is replaceable or not may be harder than taking the LSAT.

SoFi

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SoFi

FTC alleges lender made false statements about the student loan refinancing savings of its customers.

ACT Dry Mouth Mouthwash, Lozenges

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ACT Dry Mouth Mouthwash, Lozenges

NAD tells marketer to watch its mouth when it comes to making certain dry mouth product claims.

TINA.org Complaint Throws Water on Stream’s Income Claims

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TINA.org Complaint Throws Water on Stream’s Income Claims

TINA.org calls on regulators to put an end to Texas-based MLM’s illegal income claims once and for all.

California Cracks Down on Goop after TINA.org Complaint

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California Cracks Down on Goop after TINA.org Complaint

Goop to pay $145,000 in penalties and cease deceptive marketing as a result of California action.

Costco’s Risk-Free 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on Memberships

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Costco’s Risk-Free 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on Memberships

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing its Risk-Free 100% Satisfaction Guarantee by offering a full refund to members who cancel their memberships when executive members receive less than the amount they paid when…

The Heart-Check Mark on StarKist Products

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The Heart-Check Mark on StarKist Products

Paid endorsement? Check.

Ullo

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Ullo

Claims to prevent wine-induced headaches and hangovers lack scientific evidence.

Despite Boston-Made Claims, Many Gillette Products Wicked Imported

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Despite Boston-Made Claims, Many Gillette Products Wicked Imported

TINA.org files FTC complaint over Gillette’s false and deceptive Made in the USA claims.

TheraBreath

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TheraBreath

NAD finds dry mouth relief claims hard to swallow.

Allstate’s Safe Driving Bonus

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Allstate’s Safe Driving Bonus

Turns out incentive is not available in, ahem, all states.

NFL Sunday Ticket

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NFL Sunday Ticket

App’s claim to stream games “anywhere” is, to use a football term, an example of blown coverage.

U.S. Stem Cell Clinic

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U.S. Stem Cell Clinic

Florida facility becomes one of the FDA’s initial targets in a crackdown on stem cell clinics across the country.

Greyhound’s ‘Free Same Day Exchange’ Policy

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Greyhound’s ‘Free Same Day Exchange’ Policy

Economy extra passengers, beware: “Extra” may stand for a hidden fee.

Target Misses the Mark with Made in USA Claims

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Target Misses the Mark with Made in USA Claims

TINA.org probe finds widespread examples of false and deceptive “Made in the USA” product representations.

The Elephant-Sized Caveat to a Garden Brothers Circus Show

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The Elephant-Sized Caveat to a Garden Brothers Circus Show

Call it the elephant *not* in the room.

iFit Coach Membership

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iFit Coach Membership

Low monthly rates must be added up and paid for in advance.

The Fundamental Takeaway from FTC v Vemma

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The Fundamental Takeaway from FTC v Vemma

Vemma settlement clarifies FTC’s position on what constitutes a legitimate MLM.

Ad or Not? BuzzFeed’s Buy Me That Section

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Ad or Not? BuzzFeed’s Buy Me That Section

Unwrapping BuzzFeed’s holiday gift ideas.

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Amazon Prime, CBS All Access and ‘The Big Bang Theory’

Perfect Score Watch

SoFi

ACT Dry Mouth Mouthwash, Lozenges

TINA.org Complaint Throws Water on Stream’s Income Claims

California Cracks Down on Goop after TINA.org Complaint

Costco’s Risk-Free 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on Memberships

The Heart-Check Mark on StarKist Products

Ullo

Despite Boston-Made Claims, Many Gillette Products Wicked Imported

TheraBreath

Allstate’s Safe Driving Bonus

NFL Sunday Ticket

U.S. Stem Cell Clinic

Greyhound’s ‘Free Same Day Exchange’ Policy

Target Misses the Mark with Made in USA Claims

The Elephant-Sized Caveat to a Garden Brothers Circus Show

iFit Coach Membership

The Fundamental Takeaway from FTC v Vemma

Ad or Not? BuzzFeed’s Buy Me That Section