Offer for an Amazon Gift Card in Exchange for Review
October 7th, 2020
Amazon prohibits sellers from offering customers “compensation of any kind” in exchange for writing reviews.
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Compostable Plates and Bowls from Amazon
August 24th, 2020
In June 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Amazon for allegedly misleadingly advertising disposable plates and bowls as compostable
Advertised Savings on Amazon Prime-Eligible Product Listings
March 31st, 2020
Consumer tip raises questions about how much you are really saving as an Amazon Prime member.
Google Takes Down Amazon’s ‘Shop FDA Approved Supplements’ Ad Following TINA.org Inquiry
February 5th, 2020
Search engine also removes slider of "sponsored" products in response to TINA.org inquiry.
How Amazon Promotes, Profits from Deceptively Marketed Brain Supplements
January 16th, 2020
The largest retailer in the world isn't just turning a blind eye to the deceptive marketing of these products.
Infographic: Brain Supplements and Amazon
January 16th, 2020
TINA.org's investigation of deceptive brain supplement marketing on Amazon by the numbers.
Recalled Products on Amazon.com
September 10th, 2019
In August 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Amazon for allegedly failing to tell consumers that some of the
Audible
April 11th, 2019
March 2019: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement agreement that would resolve this case, as well as three related
Amazon Prime, CBS All Access and ‘The Big Bang Theory’
February 12th, 2019
If you're looking to binge-watch all 12 seasons before the comedy calls it quits this spring, look elsewhere.
Amazon Prime
December 1st, 2017
December 2014: The company’s motion to compel arbitration was granted. February 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed against for allegedly
Amazon Prime’s Free Shipping
October 27th, 2017
May 2014: This case was consolidated with Ekin v. Amazon Services (Case No. 14-cv-244, W. D. WA.). March 2014: Another
Amazon.com’s “List Price”
October 11th, 2017
September 2017: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s decision to compel arbitration. February 2016: Plaintiffs appealed
Eclipse Glasses from Amazon
October 5th, 2017
Two class-action lawsuits were filed against Amazon.com for allegedly falsely advertising eclipse glasses. Among other things, the complaints allege that
Amazon Prime Membership Fee
August 24th, 2017
In August 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Amazon.com, LLC for allegedly falsely representing that consumers purchasing products through
Solar Eclipse Glasses on Amazon
August 4th, 2017
Report claims to expose potential safety and counterfeit issues with Amazon-listed products.
Study Finds Amazon’s ‘List’ Prices ‘Deceiving’ Consumers
March 21st, 2017
Advocacy group calls on state and federal regulators to investigate company's pricing practices.
Audible
March 17th, 2017
Listen up to these important terms regarding the audiobook company's membership program.
SquareTrade’s Protection Plans
January 9th, 2017
In December 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against SquareTrade for allegedly deceptively marketing Protection Plans for electronics and appliances
Ad or Not? BuzzFeed’s Buy Me That Section
November 30th, 2016
Unwrapping BuzzFeed's holiday gift ideas.
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