Rachel Parcell Instagram Database

TINA.org investigated 21 social media influencers who have received two FTC letters notifying them of their legal obligation to clearly and conspicuously disclose their relationships with brands when promoting products or…

Nordstrom

Nordstrom Rack Store Discounts

September 2017: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. November 2015: The plaintiffs…

Ad or Not? Khloé Kardashian and Nordstrom

Impromptu family fashion shoot or something less innocent?

Advertised Discounts at Nordstrom Rack

July 2017: The First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s decision to dismiss this false advertising lawsuit against Nordstrom. August 2015: A federal judge granted the store’s motion…

Discounts at Nordstrom Rack

November 2019: The case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 19-cv-1810, W. D. WA.) October 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Nordstrom for allegedly deceptively…

Influencer-in-Chief? Trump, Nordstrom and More

White House support of Ivanka’s clothing line prompts scrutiny.

Rolex Watches from HauteLook and Nordstrom

In August 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Nordstrom and HauteLook for allegedly falsely advertising Rolex watches. According to the complaint, the companies deceive consumers by: deceptively offering authentic…

AG Jeans and Nordstrom

October 2016: A federal judge granted final approval of this settlement. February 2016: A federal judge preliminarily approved the proposed settlement. A final fairness hearing is scheduled for September 9,…

Prices at Nordstrom

In February 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Nordstrom for allegedly deceptively advertising sales and prices of merchandise. Among other things, plaintiffs allege that the store misleadingly represents that…

Somebody’s Watching You

What you need to know about in-store tracking.

FTC Social Media Actions

See the FTC’s track record when it comes to social media influencer cases.

Pulp Fiction: Rayon passed off as Bamboo says FTC

Pandas everywhere said “I told you so” when the FTC charged four national retailers with mislabeling rayon fabric as bamboo.

Influencer-in-Chief: Presidents Day Roundup of POTUS Plugs

President Trump’s penchant for promoting companies turns tweets into #ads.

Influencers Defy FTC Rules on Disclosure Despite Warnings

TINA.org finds 95 percent of social media influencers previously put on notice by the FTC breaking the law.

Companies Accused of Greenwashing

When companies green it, they better mean it.

PAIGE Designer Denim Jeans

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing jeans as luxurious and superior quality when the denim warps, puckers and ripples due to a defect