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FTC Slaps Sensa for Making Deceptive Weight-Loss Claims Consumer News FTC Slaps Sensa for Making Deceptive Weight-Loss Claims Sprinkle, eat and lose weight is just unproven, says FTC.
Walmart Ad for Samsung TV Confuses Customers Consumer News Walmart Ad for Samsung TV Confuses Customers The old switcheroo?
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FedEx’s “Standard Overnight” Delivery Services Class Action FedEx’s “Standard Overnight” Delivery Services Allegations: Misrepresenting that packages and letters would be delivered the next day for consumers who purchased “standard overnight” delivery when packages and letters were not delivered the next day