Intuit, manufacturer of TurboTax, advertises that you can file your taxes for free. In March of 2022, the Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint against Intuit because most U.S. tax filers do not qualify for...
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Barkbox Clients Bite Back: Subscription Plans Lawsuit
In recent years, subscription services have come under close scrutiny from regulatory bodies. In many cases, this is because of their failure to disclose how to cancel, or when subscriptions are renewed. In this class-action...
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That’s Karma, Credit Karma: New FTC Ruling
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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Golden Rule: Write your claims for a ‘reasonable consumer’
Pepperidge Farms “Golden Butter” crackers take center stage in a false and deceptive advertising suit originating in New York. Were the claims attempting to butter up consumers, or were they grounded in the ingredients list?...
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