False advertising

INTRUSION Announces It Has Discovered a Popular Mobile Gaming Site Directing Traffic to a Search Site Known for Malware Distribution

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
False advertising, Video gaming, Casual games, Match 3 games, Puzzle video games, Tile-matching video games, Video games, Games, Playrix, Homescapes, Fishdom, Gardenscapes: New Acres

]com) that are hosted in Russia and expose unknowing visitors to malware downloads.

Key Points: 
  • ]com) that are hosted in Russia and expose unknowing visitors to malware downloads.
  • INTRUSIONs threat research team documented suspicious relationships and activities that indicate a malware distribution group has infiltrated what are treated as reputable and safe Russian web sites Playrix and Yandex.
  • Playrix, Inc., is the #3 mobile gaming platform in the world, responsible for mobile games such as Fishdom, Township, Homescapes, and Gardenscapes.
  • Said Gary Davis, INTRUSION Chief Evangelist, This discovery illustrates just how easy it is for innocent visitors to be exposed to malware.

Attorneys at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, File Suit Against States Logistics Services, Inc. for Allegedly Failing to Provide Required Rest Breaks

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
California Unfair Competition Law, False advertising, United States competition law

The lawsuit against States Logistics Services, Inc. is currently pending in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No.

Key Points: 
  • The lawsuit against States Logistics Services, Inc. is currently pending in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No.
  • The complaint further alleges States Logistics Services, Inc. committed acts of unfair competition in violation of the California Unfair Competition Law, Cal.
  • For more information about the class action lawsuit against States Logistics Services, Inc., call (800) 568-8020 to speak to an experienced California employment attorney today.
  • Nicholas De Blouw, Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, (800) 568-8020, [email protected]

Employment Law Attorneys, Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, File Suit Against Tudor Ranch, Inc. for Allegedly Failing to Provide Required Rest Breaks

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Sunday, July 11, 2021
Geography of California, California, California Unfair Competition Law, False advertising, United States competition law, Riverside, California, Santa Clara County, California

The lawsuit against Tudor Ranch, Inc. is currently pending in the Riverside County Superior Court, Case No.

Key Points: 
  • The lawsuit against Tudor Ranch, Inc. is currently pending in the Riverside County Superior Court, Case No.
  • The complaint further alleges Tudor Ranch, Inc. committed acts of unfair competition in violation of the California Unfair Competition Law, Cal.
  • Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP is a labor law firm with law offices located in San Diego County, Riverside County, Los Angeles County, Sacramento County, Santa Clara County, Orange County and San Francisco County.
  • Nicholas De Blouw, Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw, (800) 568-8020, [email protected]

Lawsuit Alleges Illinois Based Clinic Misleads Consumers by Falsely Advertising Emsculpt Procedures

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Friday, July 9, 2021
Deception, False advertising, Fraud

BTL, along with its affiliates, is the inventor, developer, and manufacturer of the Emsculpt family of products for non-invasive muscle toning and fat reduction.

Key Points: 
  • BTL, along with its affiliates, is the inventor, developer, and manufacturer of the Emsculpt family of products for non-invasive muscle toning and fat reduction.
  • Pinky Promise promotes aesthetic procedures under BTL's federally registered trademarks and copyrighted materials, and misleads its customers into believing that the treatments offered by the clinic are genuine and patented treatments with the Emsculpt device.
  • This complaint is the first of several that will be filed against clinics that are falsely advertising non genuine Emsculpt treatments.
  • We call on patients not to be confused with fraudulent and misleading advertising and only look for genuine Emsculpt or Emsculpt NEO providers."

Unity Announces Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results Webcast

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Entertainment, Technology, Mobile Entertainment, Software, Electronic Games, Internet, Drugs, Corporate crime, Federal Trade Commission, Cannabidiol, False advertising

Unity (NYSE: U) announced today it will release second quarter 2021 financial results after the market close on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, with a webcast to follow at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m.

Key Points: 
  • Unity (NYSE: U) announced today it will release second quarter 2021 financial results after the market close on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, with a webcast to follow at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m.
  • The webcast can be accessed at the Unity Investor Relations website at investors.unity.com along with the company's earnings press release.
  • Unity is the worlds leading platform for creating and operating interactive, real-time 3D (RT3D) content.
  • Creators, ranging from game developers and architects to automotive designers, filmmakers, and more, use Unity to make their creations come to life.

FTC Approves Final Administrative Consent Order against Kushly Industries LLC and its Owner for Making Unsupported Health Claims for CBD Products

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Drugs, Anticonvulsants, Cannabidiol, Cannabinoids, Resorcinols, Federal Trade Commission, False advertising

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final administrative consent order against Scottsdale, Arizona-based Kushly Industries LLC (Kushly) and the companys owner, Cody Alt, for allegedly making false or unsupported health claims during the marketing and sale of cannabidiol (CBD) products to consumers.

Key Points: 
  • Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final administrative consent order against Scottsdale, Arizona-based Kushly Industries LLC (Kushly) and the companys owner, Cody Alt, for allegedly making false or unsupported health claims during the marketing and sale of cannabidiol (CBD) products to consumers.
  • According to the FTCs May 2021 complaint, Kushly and Alt made false or unsubstantiated claims that their CBD products could effectively treat or cure a host of conditionsfrom common ailments, like acne and psoriasis, to more serious diseases, including cancer and multiple sclerosis.
  • The final order settling the FTCs charges bars the respondents from the illegal conduct alleged in the complaint and requires them to pay the FTC $30,583.14the amount consumers paid Kushly for products sold using the deceptive marketing.
  • The Commission vote approving the final administrative consent order was 4-0-1, with Chair Lina Khan not participating.

FTC Approves Final Administrative Consent Order against Kushly Industries LLC and its Owner for Making Unsupported Health Claims for CBD Products

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Drugs, Anticonvulsants, Cannabidiol, Cannabinoids, Resorcinols, Federal Trade Commission, False advertising

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final administrative consent order against Scottsdale, Arizona-based Kushly Industries LLC (Kushly) and the companys owner, Cody Alt, for allegedly making false or unsupported health claims during the marketing and sale of cannabidiol (CBD) products to consumers.

Key Points: 
  • Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final administrative consent order against Scottsdale, Arizona-based Kushly Industries LLC (Kushly) and the companys owner, Cody Alt, for allegedly making false or unsupported health claims during the marketing and sale of cannabidiol (CBD) products to consumers.
  • According to the FTCs May 2021 complaint, Kushly and Alt made false or unsubstantiated claims that their CBD products could effectively treat or cure a host of conditionsfrom common ailments, like acne and psoriasis, to more serious diseases, including cancer and multiple sclerosis.
  • The final order settling the FTCs charges bars the respondents from the illegal conduct alleged in the complaint and requires them to pay the FTC $30,583.14the amount consumers paid Kushly for products sold using the deceptive marketing.
  • The Commission vote approving the final administrative consent order was 4-0-1, with Chair Lina Khan not participating.

TINA.org Pushes for New Enforcement Tactic Against MLM Industry

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Deception, False advertising, Fraud, Marketing, Business models, Crime, Human behavior, Infomercials

The coronavirus pandemic and resulting health and financial crisis has only exacerbated the use of inappropriate health and income claims by the direct selling industry.

Key Points: 
  • The coronavirus pandemic and resulting health and financial crisis has only exacerbated the use of inappropriate health and income claims by the direct selling industry.
  • In fact, the FTC sent numerous warning letters aimed at industry members in both April and June 2020.
  • When it comes to the MLM industry and its deceptive marketing practices, there is no shortage of cases that clearly articulate these particular practices as unlawful.
  • The FTC needs to put the MLM industry on notice that its time for using deceptive marketing without facing substantial penalties is up, Patten said.

Employment Law Attorneys, Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, File Lawsuit Against Granite Construction Company for Allegedly Failing to Properly Pay Employees

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Friday, June 25, 2021
California Unfair Competition Law, False advertising, United States competition law

LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Los Angeles employment law attorneys, at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP , filed a class action lawsuit against Granite Construction Company, alleging the company violated the California Labor Code.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Los Angeles employment law attorneys, at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP , filed a class action lawsuit against Granite Construction Company, alleging the company violated the California Labor Code.
  • The lawsuit against Granite Construction Company is currently pending in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No.
  • The complaint further alleges Granite Construction Company committed acts of unfair competition in violation of the California Unfair Competition Law, Cal.
  • For more information about the class action lawsuit against Granite Construction Company, call (800) 568-8020 to speak to an experienced California employment attorney today.

Labor Law Attorneys, Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, File Lawsuit Against Prime Hospitality Services, LLC for Allegedly Failing to Properly Pay Employees

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
California Unfair Competition Law, False advertising, United States competition law

LOS ANGELES, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Los Angeles employment law attorneys, at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP , filed a lawsuit against Prime Hospitality Services, LLC, alleging the company violated the California Labor Code.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Los Angeles employment law attorneys, at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP , filed a lawsuit against Prime Hospitality Services, LLC, alleging the company violated the California Labor Code.
  • The lawsuit against Prime Hospitality Services, LLC, is currently pending in the Kern County Superior Court, Case No.
  • The complaint further alleges Prime Hospitality Services, LLC committed acts of unfair competition in violation of the California Unfair Competition Law, Cal.
  • Nicholas De Blouw, Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, (800) 568-8020, [email protected]