Published on June 29th, 2020 by Michael Springer
On June 22, 2020, TINA.org responded to the FTC’s request for comment on the Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (referred to here as the Endorsement Guides or Guides). First passed in ... Read More →
Published on June 12th, 2020 by Michael Springer
Funeral homes must keep up with the times. ... Read More →
Published on June 3rd, 2020 by Laura Smith
TINA.org strives to educate clinicians about patient testimonials. ... Read More →
Published on March 2nd, 2020 by Guest Author
Political candidates are jumping on the #InfluencerMarketing bandwagon. ... Read More →
Published on February 13th, 2020 by Michael Springer
After almost 60 years, it's time to update advertising law.... Read More →
Published on January 27th, 2020 by Bonnie Patten
Latest FTC pyramid action should serve as a warning for the MLM industry. ... Read More →
Published on December 17th, 2019 by Bonnie Patten
It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts. ... Read More →
Published on December 13th, 2019 by Bonnie Patten
Trade organization campaign features deceptive income claims. ... Read More →
Published on December 10th, 2019 by Bonnie Patten
Marketers are attempting to put a positive spin on the negative option, a type of offer that interprets a consumer’s silence as consent to be repeatedly charged for products or services they may not want or ... Read More →
Published on November 5th, 2019 by Bonnie Patten
Declarations in court filing read more like a legislative manifesto than remedies that could appropriately be issued by a court.... Read More →
Published on October 29th, 2019 by Shana Mueller
Last week, TINA.org Executive Director Bonnie Patten was presented with the Florence Kelley Consumer Leadership Award by the National Consumers League (NCL) for TINA.org’s work fighting false and deceptive advertising. “Bonnie is devoted to promoting honest, ... Read More →
Published on July 17th, 2019 by Bonnie Patten
"Detox" tea company's influencer-driven marketing claims fall flat. ... Read More →
Published on May 23rd, 2019 by TINA
Comment made by TINA.org executive director, Bonnie Patten at the FDA’s public meeting on Responsible Innovation in Dietary Supplements held on May 16, 2019. Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments today on behalf of ... Read More →
Published on April 18th, 2019 by Jason Bagley
Not all of the puffed-up claims in this TV ad can be defended as puffery. ... Read More →
Published on March 25th, 2019 by Laura Smith
The ultimate question for one California court. ... Read More →
Published on March 14th, 2019 by Laura Smith
Texas court lets retailers off the hook for promoting products on shelves. ... Read More →
Published on March 7th, 2019 by Bonnie Patten
Counting up issues with study sure to be a sleep aid. ... Read More →
Published on February 22nd, 2019 by Bonnie Patten
Second Circuit rules FTC/NY case against Prevagen can proceed. ... Read More →
Published on February 20th, 2019 by Jason Bagley
In focusing on express claims, did the FTC overlook implied claims that convey the same message?... Read More →
Published on January 31st, 2019 by Bonnie Patten
Bankruptcy case targets payments made to Fyre Festival influencers. ... Read More →
