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Decoding Cosmetics Claims: “Hypoallergenic” Products

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Decoding Cosmetics Claims: “Hypoallergenic” Products

Does the term really have meaning?

Fiverr

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Fiverr

The online freelance marketplace has an unsubstantiated health claim problem.

The Winners from the 2014 Cannes Lions

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The Winners from the 2014 Cannes Lions

The 2014 Cannes Lion Ad Award Winners, it’s like the Oscars of advertising.

Best Buy: Buy It Now with Confidence (and Questions)

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Best Buy: Buy It Now with Confidence (and Questions)

The fine print of Price Match Guarantees.

Elena F From Russia

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Elena F From Russia

Not to be had for love or money. Well, definitely not love.

What to Know about Negative-Option Offers

Consumer Basics

What to Know about Negative-Option Offers

Risk free trials may lead to repeated, unwanted charges to your credit card.

Thumbtack

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Thumbtack

Thumbtack is a website that claims it’s “a new way to hire local services.” The site serves as an online cork board, where consumers can post help-wanted ads for caterers,…

Net10 Wireless Unlimited Data

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Net10 Wireless Unlimited Data

As a reader pointed out to us, that’s a pretty significant asterisk on the “unlimited” claim.

Motorola MOTOACTV GPS Sports Watch

Class Action

Motorola MOTOACTV GPS Sports Watch

October 2014: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. April 2014: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement to a class-action lawsuit against Motorola Mobility, Inc. According…

The First Amendment and Commercial Speech

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The First Amendment and Commercial Speech

When the government can restrict commercial speech.

Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements

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Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements

Sometimes, even celebrities are surprised by what they’re selling.

Activision’s Guitar Hero Live

Class Action

Activision’s Guitar Hero Live

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that players would be able to play the game online when the company terminated the online feature in December 2018

TINA.org Joins the Fight against Value Village in Wash. Supreme Court

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TINA.org Joins the Fight against Value Village in Wash. Supreme Court

Will it take a village to bring the world’s largest for-profit thrift retailer to justice?

Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media

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Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media

TINA.org Executive Director Bonnie Patten to speak at FTC workshop Wednesday.

Regulators Act on TINA.org’s Complaint Against Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty

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Regulators Act on TINA.org’s Complaint Against Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty

MADISON, CONN. December 1, 2022 – Acting on a complaint filed by ad watchdog, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), California regulators have reached a settlement with lingerie company Savage X Fenty, originally a joint venture between…

Digital Content Purchased from Apple

Class Action

Digital Content Purchased from Apple

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that consumers may “buy” content by paying a higher price when Apple may revoke consumers’ access to “purchased” content at any time and for any reason

Bumbu Rum

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Bumbu Rum

Lawsuit alleges beverage doesn’t meet federal standards to be marketed as rum.

StubHub’s Hidden Ticket Fees

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StubHub’s Hidden Ticket Fees

Site continues to mislead consumers on its ticket prices.

FTC’s Negative Option Rule Needs Improvement

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FTC’s Negative Option Rule Needs Improvement

TINA.org applauds proposed amendments but pushes for more.

Digital Content from iTunes

Class Action

Digital Content from iTunes

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that consumers can “buy” digital content when Apple does not own all of the content it sells and must revoke access to content if its license to…

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Decoding Cosmetics Claims: “Hypoallergenic” Products

Fiverr

The Winners from the 2014 Cannes Lions

Best Buy: Buy It Now with Confidence (and Questions)

Elena F From Russia

What to Know about Negative-Option Offers

Thumbtack

Net10 Wireless Unlimited Data

Motorola MOTOACTV GPS Sports Watch

The First Amendment and Commercial Speech

Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements

Activision’s Guitar Hero Live

TINA.org Joins the Fight against Value Village in Wash. Supreme Court

Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media

Regulators Act on TINA.org’s Complaint Against Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty

Digital Content Purchased from Apple

Bumbu Rum

StubHub’s Hidden Ticket Fees

FTC’s Negative Option Rule Needs Improvement

Digital Content from iTunes