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Jury Convicts Trudeau of Contempt for Misleading Infomercials

Diet book pitchman jailed and awaiting sentencing.

Judge Approves Facebook Settlement

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

Costco at Center of False Advertising Suit Again

Michael Kors says company falsely advertised handbags.

Cash-Gifting Tables Scheme Under Scrutiny

Federal officials continue to investigate case in Conn.

Are Tobacco Ad Regulations Doing Enough to Deter Smoking?

How tobacco companies can advertise is heavily regulated.  For example, ads for tobacco products are banned from TV and radio, and all advertising for cigarettes and packaging of the product are…

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Pays $145K Over ‘Unscientific’ Claims About Vaginal Jade Eggs

Rahul Kalvapalle, Global News

Walmart Busted for ‘Made in USA’

Corey Olson, KTRH News Radio

Ting Mobile

With the click of a button, a 90-day warranty shrinks to a 30-day warranty.

Roblox is one of the biggest metaverse success stories. So why hasn’t it turned a profit?

Rob Walker, Fortune

CATrends: Celebrities Deceptively Promoting Cryptoassets

A-listers face lawsuits over promotions of risky and unregulated investments.

MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims

TINA.org investigation finds 98% of MLMs using misleading income claims.

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Eyelash Serums

Common ingredient raises potential health risks not always clearly disclosed in the marketing.

“Collagen” By Nature Cosmetics

Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain collagen

Pixi Cosmetics

Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain collagen

Azure “Collagen” Cosmetics

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products contain collagen

How Investing in the Cutting Edge Can Bleed You Dry

What consumers should know about software tethering.

FTC Proposes New Rule Targeting Deceptive Income Claims in MLM Industry

Proposed new earnings claim rule comes three years after TINA.org comment to FTC.

Verizon: ‘You Dunk It, We Upgrade It’

Except when there’s battery damage.

Vinotemp Wine Coolers

FTC publishes first closing letters since Made in USA Labeling Rule went into effect in August.