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Facebook’s Tracking Cookies

Facebook’s list of privacy abuses in 2011 seemed to grow by the minute. Tech savvy users of the 800 million-strong network reported that A browser or web cookie collects and…

To lease or to buy? The Age-Old Auto Debate

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To lease or to buy? The Age-Old Auto Debate

The age-old debate: to lease or to buy? We could go on and on about depreciation and interest costs, what you’re paying for in a lease versus what you’re paying…

Take a Pass on Product Placement in “Hall Pass”

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Take a Pass on Product Placement in “Hall Pass”

Why is a car the star of this movie?

Discounts at Old Navy

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Discounts at Old Navy

October 2019: The case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 19-cv-7032, N. D. CA.) July 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Old Navy for allegedly…

2020 Juice Plus+ Income Claims Database

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2020 Juice Plus+ Income Claims Database

In 2020, TINA.org investigated the 16 MLMs targeted by the FTC for making deceptive COVID-related claims and found that each of the MLMs has continued to make unsubstantiated health claims and/or deceptive…

The Myth of Black Friday

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The Myth of Black Friday

Super sales start early, but are they great bargains?

UK Cracking Down on E-Cig Ads

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UK Cracking Down on E-Cig Ads

Several e-cigarette ads banned in Britain while U.S. ads remain unregulated.

Smoking Out E-Cigarette Ad Claims

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Smoking Out E-Cigarette Ad Claims

TINA.org review of more than 150 e-cigarette sites finds a wide variety of questionable claims.

Ad Watchdog Issues Warning about E-Cigarette Marketing

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Ad Watchdog Issues Warning about E-Cigarette Marketing

Review Finds Widespread Problems MADISON, CONN. September 2, 2015 — Consumers eager to try out e-cigarettes need to be wary of the flood of questionable ad claims on the Internet…

FDA Urged to Move Quickly on E-Cigarette Cessation Claims

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FDA Urged to Move Quickly on E-Cigarette Cessation Claims

Groups say cessation claims in apparent violation of federal law.

DSA Award Winners Are Ethics Code Violators

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DSA Award Winners Are Ethics Code Violators

Why is this industry group honoring MLMs making illegal marketing claims?

Proposed Settlement Allows for Continued Deceptive Marketing of Neuriva

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Proposed Settlement Allows for Continued Deceptive Marketing of Neuriva

TINA.org files brief urging court to deny final approval of settlement that is unfair to consumers.

Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

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Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.

TV Tech: LG’s OLED vs. Samsung’s QLED

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TV Tech: LG’s OLED vs. Samsung’s QLED

Big picture: Expert endorsements can be misleading.

Discounts at Old Navy Retail and Outlet Stores

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Discounts at Old Navy Retail and Outlet Stores

February 2020: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 20-cv-1418, D.N.J.) January 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Old Navy and The Gap for…

Walden Farms Fruit Spreads

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Walden Farms Fruit Spreads

Whole fruit pictured on the labels belies the ingredients inside.

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Facebook’s Tracking Cookies

To lease or to buy? The Age-Old Auto Debate

Take a Pass on Product Placement in “Hall Pass”

Discounts at Old Navy

2020 Juice Plus+ Income Claims Database

The Myth of Black Friday

UK Cracking Down on E-Cig Ads

Smoking Out E-Cigarette Ad Claims

Ad Watchdog Issues Warning about E-Cigarette Marketing

FDA Urged to Move Quickly on E-Cigarette Cessation Claims

DSA Award Winners Are Ethics Code Violators

Proposed Settlement Allows for Continued Deceptive Marketing of Neuriva

Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

TV Tech: LG’s OLED vs. Samsung’s QLED

Discounts at Old Navy Retail and Outlet Stores

Walden Farms Fruit Spreads