Why the FTC Needs a Made in USA Rule
October 10th, 2019
Businesses that can legitimately claim their products are made in USA have a distinct advantage over competitors selling foreign-made goods.
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New Balance Made in USA
September 26th, 2019
In 1996, the FTC brought an administrative action against New Balance Athletic Shoes, Inc. for making deceptive U.S.-origin claims about
MUSA Recidivists
September 26th, 2019
1. New Balance In 1996, the FTC brought an administrative action against New Balance for making deceptive U.S.-origin claims about
FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996
August 22nd, 2019
A review of the FTC's Made in USA enforcement actions
iMarketsLive Financial Document Debunks Income Claims
August 15th, 2019
MLM's long-awaited income disclosure statement, while confusing, packs some hard truths.
TINA.org’s Made in USA Actions
June 13th, 2019
A review of TINA.org’s work uncovering (and putting an end to) deceptive made in the USA ad campaigns.
By the Numbers: Made in the USA Class-Action Lawsuits
March 26th, 2019
A closer look at the who, what, where, when, and why.
Worst False Ad Settlements of 2018
December 31st, 2018
Class-action settlements leave consumers behind.
FTC Brings the Hammer Down on Digital Altitude, Aspire
February 9th, 2018
Agency files suit against seller of digital marketing business opportunity.
7 Marketers, Influencers that Get Coal in their 2017 Holiday Stockings
December 20th, 2017
Find out which companies and people wound up on TINA.org's naughty list for 2017.
A Closer Look at White House ‘Made in America’ Celebration
October 23rd, 2017
A TINA.org investigation reveals potential issues with White House "Made in America" celebration.
Step2 Halts Made in the USA Marketing Following TINA.org Probe
July 20th, 2017
TINA.org probe finds that 90 percent of the company's products are wholly or partially made outside the U.S.
Target Misses the Mark with Made in USA Claims
June 27th, 2017
TINA.org probe finds widespread examples of false and deceptive "Made in the USA" product representations.
DealDash’d: A Losing Bet for Consumers
June 5th, 2017
Investigation finds company is using deceptive marketing to lure consumers to an illegal gambling site.
GNC: No Stranger To Regulatory Enforcement
May 22nd, 2017
False advertising and wrongful death are among a plethora of allegations filed against the supplement retailer.
We’re No. 1! No, We’re No. 1!
May 16th, 2017
Are networks being upfront about their upfront week ads?
FTC Sues Operators of Alleged Patent Scam
March 24th, 2017
Patent promises were the product of invention.
Imposter, Debt Scams Top FTC Consumer Complaints in 2016
March 7th, 2017
This National Consumer Protection Week, see how consumers say they were scammed.
Grading the BBB: Ratings after FTC Actions
February 6th, 2017
TINA.org investigation finds more than a dozen companies in good standing with the BBB following an FTC action.
TINA.org’s Worst List: 6 Class-Action Settlements that Missed the Mark
December 22nd, 2016
These class-action settlements fall short of adequate redress for consumers in the class.