Before the Federal Trade Commission took action, consumer financial services company Credit Karma had a lot going for it: a sleek design, an easy app, and high-powered partners such as American Express, Mastercard, and a...
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Regulation of False and Deceptive Advertising Disclosures in the Era of the Influencer: Kase Study Kardashians
Kim Kardashian is a celebrity influencer who is paid for endorsing certain products. In 2021, Kardashian gave a “hot tip” on her Instagram page about a cryptocurrency token, the Ethereum Max Token, using a post...
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Litigation Surveys in Action: Skittles Scare
Skittles are an iconic candy manufactured by Mars Wrigley. They are colorful, tasty–and potentially toxic. Skittles contain an additive called titanium dioxide, a color additive that California man Jenile Thames claims is toxic. His proposed...
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Measuring Consumer Perception and Behavior and False Advertisement in Charitable Giving
On Black Friday 2021, one of the most popular shopping days of the year, Patagonia matched its sales with donations to organizations fighting climate change, resulting in a donation of $10 million to grassroots organizations...
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NEW RULING! Negative Option Features Come Under Scrutiny by FTC and DOJ
Negative Option Features Under Scrutiny by FTC and DOJ helps define consumer complaints on MyLife.com. MyLife.com compiles all your information into a succinct report. MyLife.com offers free background “searches,” but advertises its subscription service by...
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