In recent years, thanks in part to the rise of Latisse, the prescription drug that promises longer eyelashes, and the refinement
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PS&S Chairman and CEO Anthony J. Sartor Honored at Celebration, NJIT’s Annual Black-Tie Fundraiser
Anthony J. Sartor, PhD, Chairman and CEO of Paulus, Sokolowski and Sartor, LLC, accepted the 2013 President’s Medal for Lifetime Achievement from NJIT President Joel S. Bloom on Nov 8 at Celebration, the university’s annual black-tie fundraiser. Read more here.
TINA in The Daily Record
Attorney general cracks down on fake online reviews “Caveat emptor,” or “let the buyer beware” goes the old adage. But what does that mean in the online world? Read more here.
TINA Says Blame for Food Litigation is Misplaced
Who’s To Blame For A Food Class Action Lawsuit? The U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, an
TINA Comments on J&J in Modern Healthcare
J&J stock weathers big sanction Critics think Johnson & Johnson got off relatively easy when the company
TINA Comments on J&J in AlterNet
Johnson & Johnson $2.2 Billion Settlement Just a Slap on the Wrist Fines are just another cost of doing business in an out-of-control pharmaceutical industry. Read more here.
Advisor Joe Grano On This Week’s Elections
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Imprimis Pharmaceuticals Inc. Announces Shift in Strategic Direction
Leveraging its relationships with physicians and pharmacists
TINA Comments on J&J
J&J Pays $2.2B Over Charges Of Improper Risperdal Marketing Read more here.
TINA Talks Sugar
Sugars Are Masquerading In Your Treats – Think you know all the sugar names on food labels
TINA on How to Spot Bogus Medical Products
When it comes to buying health products not regulated by the
NJCU Business School Dedicated
New Jersey City University hosted a dedication ceremony this morning for its new School of Business
JetBlue honors FDNY Foundation
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STA Comments On Tick Sizes
Wider ‘Tick Sizes’ Gather Momentum Citigroup Sends SEC a Plan for a Pilot Program Read the article here.
Time to better regulate cosmetics claims and ads in the U.S. says TINA
The time has come for more focus and pressure to be put on deceptive advertising claims made about cosmetics products, according to independently funded group, TINA.org. Read the rest here.
Philips AirFloss Buyers Shafted In False Ad Deal, Group Says
Law360, New York (October 16, 2013) — Advertising watchdog Truth in Advertising Inc. urged a California federal judge Tuesday to reject a settlement that provides consumers with vouchers, instead of actual cash, in a class action accusing Philips Oral Health Care Inc. of deceptively marketing its Sonicare AirFloss plaque removal product. Read the rest here.
MetTel Joins AT&T Partner Exchange Reseller Program
Company Now Bundles The Nation’s Fastest, Most Reliable 4G LTE Network with Advanced IP-Enabled Communications Solutions NEW YORK – MetTel, a leading provider of IP-enabled communications services for enterprise and government customers, today announced it has joined the AT&T* Partner ExchangeSM reseller program and now is authorized to resell AT&T advanced services such as IP […]
TINA.org Wants More Teeth in Class-Action Settlement
Sonicare Airfloss Settlement Doesn’t Adequately Compensate Consumers MADISON, Conn., Oct. 16, 2013 – TINA.org (truthinadvertising.org) has filed a legal brief taking aim at a recent class-action settlement that compensates consumers with a voucher to buy more products from the same company they say falsely advertised its product. The terms do not provide a meaningful benefit […]
MetTel Joins AT&T's Partner Exchange
MetTel is the newest member of AT&T’s Partner Exchange program, meaning it is now authorized to resell the carrier’s advanced services that include IP networking, cloud and mobility solutions. Bundling AT&T branded solutions with MetTel solutions will provide innovative, customized choices for customers, the companies said. Read the rest here.
MetTel Joins AT&T Partner Exchange Reseller Program
Company Now Bundles The Nation’s Fastest, Most Reliable 4G LTE Network with Advanced IP-Enabled Communications Solutions NEW YORK (October 15, 2013) – MetTel, a leading provider of IP-enabled communications services for enterprise and government customers, today announced it has joined the AT&T* Partner ExchangeSM reseller program and now is authorized to resell AT&T advanced services […]
Kid’s Dietary Supplement Forced To Change Deceptive Ads
A dietary supplement that professed to provoke miraculous speech gains in children has backed off its claims after facing accusations of deceptive marketing practices. Read the rest here.
Fox Business looks at TINA.org
Who’s protecting the consumer? Tina.org Executive director Bonnie Patten on protecting consumers against deceptive advertising. Watch this video on video.foxbusiness.com Watch this video on video.foxbusiness.com
NJCU prez: Next generation of women in business is well aware their options are virtually limitless
I can never keep straight what generation we are on — Y? Z? AA? Well, whatever you call the group of young women currently in college, the working world they will enter in a few short years (hopefully) is markedly different from the one Sue Henderson faced as a young woman. For this group, the […]
NJCU to unveil new business school Oct. 25
One year into her role as president of New Jersey City University, Sue Henderson is preparing to unveil one of her first major achievements: the opening of a dedicated business school at NJCU. Read the rest of this post here.
Kids' Dietary Supplement Company Changes Deceptive Marketing Following Investigation and Legal Effort by Ad Watchdog TINA.org
MADISON, Conn., Oct. 7, 2013 — After ad watchdog TINA.org filed complaints about deceptive advertising, the maker of a dietary supplement aimed at children with speech delays has corrected its website and is in the process of amending its product packaging, reports the advocacy group. “This is a victory for consumers,” said TINA.org Executive Director […]
New York Startup Offers Online Platform that Enables Value-Based Investments
Clewed introduces a “collective” knowledge-sharing platform that aims to connect underserved small to midsize companies with top expertise and long-term capital. Read more here.
NJBiz cites Power Survey’s great work
Damaged wires are surveyor’s specialty Power Survey carves its niche in identifying systems damaged by storms, time
Consumer Reports credits TINA
Snake oil for the 21st century Health claims that are too good to be true Published: September 2013 “Instantly take off 10–15 pounds!” “Stay sharp and mentally focused—even at age 90!” “Help almost every health problem ever experienced by a human being!” Yes, a century and a half after “snake oil” salesmen roamed the U.S. […]
NY Post gets TINA.org's input on Vemma tactics
School is back in session and dorm room refrigerators are once again stocked with energy drink favorites like Red Bull and Monster. But in recent years, a third brand, Verve, is trying to elbow its way into student life. The brainchild of Benson K. Boreyko, the founder and CEO of Vemma, a nine-year old multilevel […]
Healthcare Corporation of America Announces New Corporate Name and Stock-Trading Symbol
DENVILLE, NJ (Sept. 30, 2013) — Healthcare Corporation of America (OTCBB: HCCA) today announced that it has officially changed its name and stock-trading symbol to better reflect the company’s business. HCCA had been a unit of Selway Capital Acquisition Corp. since the company went public in April. The company has changed its name to Healthcare […]