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Coffee
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
1 month ago

Lawsuit Says Trader Joe's "Low Acid" Coffee Was Too Low on Caffeine

Trader Joe's is accused of misleading consumers by marketing its 'French Roast Low Acid' coffee as fully caffeinated when it contains significantly less caffeine.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

French activists sue 'deceptive' laughing gas suppliers

A French campaign group is suing companies for deceptive marketing of nitrous oxide, highlighting its health risks and impact on young people.
Games
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

How the rewards app Freecash scammed its way to the top of the app stores | TechCrunch

Freecash misled users by promoting itself as a money-making app while harvesting sensitive data.
Law
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

NZXT to pay $3.45 million settlement over Flex PC rentals

NZXT and Fragile will pay $3.45 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over deceptive practices in their Flex PC rental service.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
8 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Woodland Hills is a power-shopper's mecca with outdoor delights

Victor Girard, a Persian rug merchant turned real estate developer, founded Woodland Hills through deceptive marketing practices, subdividing 3,000 acres into tiny lots and making false claims about proximity to the beach.
fromBleacher Nation
3 months ago

The Brewers Made a Fake Video, Pretended It Was Real, and I'm Irrationally Mad About It - Bleacher Nation

No, there's no way. And it is not artificial intelligence, either. It was a trick of the trade from the video production team that includes senior manager of digital content Ezra Siegel, senior videographer and creative lead Carter Green and senior editor Cody Oasen, who have been playing around with ideas to reach young baseball fans.
Chicago Cubs
#tesla
fromsfist.com
3 months ago
California

Tesla Agrees to Stop Using the Term Autopilot' in California to Avoid 30-Day Sales Suspension

fromTechCrunch
5 months ago
Business

Tesla engaged in deceptive marketing for Autopilot and Full Self-Driving, judge rules | TechCrunch

fromsfist.com
3 months ago
California

Tesla Agrees to Stop Using the Term Autopilot' in California to Avoid 30-Day Sales Suspension

fromTechCrunch
5 months ago
Business

Tesla engaged in deceptive marketing for Autopilot and Full Self-Driving, judge rules | TechCrunch

Law
fromFast Company
4 months ago

A class-action lawsuit against McDonald's boldly asks: Is the McRib really rib?

McDonald's McRib is sued for misleadingly using 'rib' name and shape despite containing no meaningful pork rib meat.
#ultra-processed-foods
fromABA Journal
5 months ago
Public health

Companies use 'deceitful tactics' to market harmful ultra-processed products with 'addictive nature,' city's suit alleges

fromABA Journal
5 months ago
Public health

Companies use 'deceitful tactics' to market harmful ultra-processed products with 'addictive nature,' city's suit alleges

Marketing
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

A controversial Bay Area startup is embroiled in drama yet again

Dolls Kill faces a class-action alleging deceptive limited-time sale emails created false urgency, seeking over $5 million and $500 per email in damages.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

San Francisco sues Coca-Cola, Kraft over ultraprocessed food DW 12/03/2025

The lawsuit, lodged in San Francisco Superior Court on Tuesday, accuses 10 corporations of violating California laws on public nuisance and deceptive marketing. It alleges the manufacturers pushed products they know are harmful with marketing that ignored or obscured the risks similarly to how tobacco companies operate. "Just like Big Tobacco, the ultraprocessed food industry targeted children to increase their profits," a statement said.
Public health
Marketing
fromParade
5 months ago

Shay Mitchell's Beis Called Out for 'Illegal' Cyber Monday Email Stunt

Béis used deceptive 'Fraud alert' Cyber Monday email subject lines that may violate FTC and CAN-SPAM rules and prompted strong customer backlash.
Law
fromTechCrunch
7 months ago

Automattic files counterclaims against WP Engine in WordPress lawsuit, alleging trademark misuse | TechCrunch

Automattic filed counterclaims alleging WP Engine misused the WordPress trademark, engaged in deceptive marketing, and negotiated licensing in bad faith after investor backing.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

Shein accused of shaming' customers into buying more than they can afford

Shein faces formal complaints for alleged deceptive sales practices that pressure consumers, raising concerns over environmental and societal impacts.
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