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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Additional service purchased during the trip brought unexpected mud and extra costs to the consumer

A vacation in Turkey, expected to feature a romantic hot air balloon ride, instead resulted in unsatisfactory experiences and legal disputes over misleading advertisements.

Feb 28 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

What to know as ASIC takes Budget Direct owner to court

Australia's financial regulator is suing Auto and General, the underwriter of Budget Direct, over allegations of misleading advertising that resulted in financial losses for thousands of customers.

Feb 27 โ€ข 02:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Tesla has engaged in false advertising - only stopped when a sales ban threatened

Tesla discontinued using the term Autopilot in its advertising in California following a threat of a sales ban from state authorities for misleading consumers.

Feb 23 โ€ข 19:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court cancels consortium after false promise of credit letter in 60 days

A court in Campo Grande annulled a consortium contract due to misleading advertising regarding an immediate credit letter promise.

Feb 22 โ€ข 13:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Controversial Advertising Campaign: Did Lidl Promise Too Much?

Lidl's advertising for the 'greatest price reduction of all time' is being challenged in court by consumer protectors for being misleading.

Feb 19 โ€ข 05:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

A nugget of truth: U.S. judge dismisses โ€˜boneless wingsโ€™ lawsuit

A U.S. judge has ruled in favor of Buffalo Wild Wings, allowing them to continue using the term 'boneless wings' in their menu despite a lawsuit alleging misleading advertising.

Feb 18 โ€ข 21:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Mobil agrees to pay $16 million fine for false fuel claims

Mobil Oil Australia has been fined $16 million for misleading advertising claims about its fuel products in Queensland.

Feb 17 โ€ข 05:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

There Are Limits to Unlimited Prepaid Plans: 'Consumer Deception'

Telecommunications companies in Finland are misleading consumers by marketing prepaid plans as 'unlimited' when they actually have significant usage caps.

Feb 13 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The State ratifies the validity of sanctions against Temu

Argentina's government has reaffirmed its sanctions against the Chinese platform Temu, compelling it to cease misleading advertising campaigns as a legal dispute continues.

Feb 10 โ€ข 20:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Novo is working on a response to the FDA after a letter about misleading Wegovy advertisement

Novo Nordisk is preparing a response to the FDA regarding a letter that stated an advertisement for its Wegovy pill was misleading or false.

Feb 9 โ€ข 20:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Food Authority reports a Jutland company for misleading

The Danish company International Cosmetics Science Center (ICSC) has been reported to the police for misleading its customers by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration.

Feb 8 โ€ข 20:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Language on Election Posters: The Verb 'to come' is a Chameleon

The article discusses the nuances and implications of the verb 'to come' as used in German political advertising, highlighting the potential for misleading associations.

Feb 8 โ€ข 13:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
Crime & Justice

Chains Billa and Hofer Head to Court in Austria Over Misleading Discount Advertising

A Vienna commercial court will begin hearings this week on lawsuits against supermarket chains Billa and Hofer for non-transparent pricing practices during discount promotions, filed by the Consumer Information Association.

Jan 12 โ€ข 14:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Denounce of a brand selling French potatoes as if they were produced in Andalusia

The consumer association Facua has reported a brand of potatoes to the Andalusian government's Consumer General Directorate for misleading advertising, presenting a French product as if it were produced in Andalusia.

Jan 9 โ€ข 14:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Thousands gathered to see... nonexistent fireworks in Birmingham for the second consecutive year, watch the video

Thousands of people gathered in Birmingham for the second year in a row to witness fireworks that were never set off, following misleading advertising.

Jan 1 โ€ข 21:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Katarzyna Szymielewicz: Who Will Defend Freedom of Speech Online?

The European Commission imposed a $120 million fine on 'X' for breaching the Digital Services Act, particularly for failing to disclose the sources behind advertisements and misleading users with the verified account badge.

Dec 15 โ€ข 17:36 UTC

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