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…

What You Should Know about Jeunesse Global

TINA.org investigation delves into claims by Florida-based anti-aging MLM.

Former FTC Economist’s Response & Thoughts on Vemma

Getting to the bottom of affiliate vs. customer.

Lipo-Flavonoid Plus

Ringing in the ears? Maybe you should think twice before using this supplement.

Regenepure

Watch out for this product’s negative-option offer that comes with any initial purchase.

New Dawn Nutrition

FDA warns dietary supplement maker of numerous labeling issues.

Neutratone

Fake news site selling skin cream has a fair amount of wrinkles.

$3 Blue Pill

Save tons of money on Viagra? What to know before you jump at this radio ad for the “blue pill.”

‘Almay Simply American’ Slogan Gets a Makeover

Revlon Makes Changes After Ad Watchdog Files Complaint MADISON, CONN. July 2, 2015 — Revlon has made dramatic changes to its marketing campaign for the Almay brand after a deceptive advertising…

Gay Conversion Therapy Called into Question as Fraud

White House supports ban on conversion therapy for minors.

Walgreen Glucosamine Supplements

Pure Caralluma Extract

Is there a doctor in the house?

Oprah’s Anti-Aging Secret? Not Likely

Website really links to Vitalie Skin Care Serum and Lumalift Eye Cream, which have secrets of their own.

Health Claims Could Cost Vemma and its CEO Millions

TINA.org compiles database of more than 200 instances of health claims.

HairMax LaserComb: Magic Bullet for Baldness or Follicle Fallacy?

How one company turned a clearance into a sales pitch.

Medicaid Insurance Site Holds No Benefit for Consumers

Website claims to provide Medicaid assistance but your personal information is at risk.

Del Monte ’10 Grapefruit’ Claim is the Pits

Product labeling claims 64-ounce container has 10 grapefruit but our citrus test revealed only four would fit.

SEC asked to Strengthen Hedge Fund Advertising Rules

Increasing numbers of hedge funds are tweeting and establishing websites.

BeActive Brace: Trick or Treat?

Troublesome disclaimers are often not in full view.

Amber Teething Necklaces more Harm than Good?

Are the advertised benefits worth the potential safety hazards to your teething baby? Probably not.