Andersen Sleater Sianni LLC

09/30/2026

Tech companies are gathering info about us to use against us in personalizing prices without disclosing that it is doing so. The FTC has indicated that a non-disclosure could violate the law and consumer groups are pushing for the unfair practices to stop. Have you been subject to this?

TINA.org and other consumer advocates file comment with FTC.

09/04/2026

Shower filters that claim to remove heavy metals and chemicals that create health benefits for your skin and hair are under scrutiny. Companies that make health claims are required to be approved by the FDA which shower filters are not and instead tout questionable 3rd party certifications. Have you tried a shower filter? If so, what has been your experience?

Send these marketing claims to the shower.

08/25/2026

Companies are increasingly being scrutinized for their marketing of potential harmful products to kids. Whether social media, video games, flavored vapes or caffeine drinks, parents should keep an eye out for this.

08/18/2026

With so many places going cashless even school lunch programs, added fees are mandatory. Two school lunch programs are now facing lawsuits for these fees that force parents either to pay them or forgo lunch for their kids. Have you been forced to pay mandatory fees at cashless venues?

08/07/2026

Don't sweat it or maybe do...new class actions target Gatorade over its' "better than water" for hydration claims.

Lawsuits takes aim at sports drinks’ superior hydration claim.

07/14/2026

During COVID air purifiers became a popular purchase and with wildfires in certain areas, there has been a similar uptick in popularity. However, recent studies and lawsuits allege that some air filters don't reach HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) standard levels of removing 99.97% of airborne particles 0.3 micrometers in diameter. Worse these air filters claim to be "HEPA certified" despite no such certification existing.

Lawsuits attempt to clear the air.

06/23/2026

Cash advance app Brigit claims that it will instantly advance cash as much as $500 interest free. However, these claims fail to disclose that you are required to pay monthly fees, extra costs for "instant" delivery and on average only provide $73. Users beware that when something sounds too good to be true, it usually is.

06/15/2026

The FDA dings the maker of baby basinets Snoo for selling its sleep sacks in XS and XL without approval and refurbished basinets that have been found to be unsanitary.

Pediatric medical devices treat or diagnose diseases and conditions from birth through age 21. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) defines pedia

06/09/2026

Fast Fashion company Shien is being accused of false advertising of its sale pricing that never return to non-sale pricing, green-washing environmental claims and falsely stating it offers free returns and shipping while this only applies if you spend a certain amount and you must pay for shipping. Some things that sound too good to be true usually are.

Fast-fashion retailer’s alleged fake discounts are just the beginning.

06/02/2026

FTC goes after supplement maker for making false health claims such as its ability to cure depression, anxiety and ADHD. Only drugs approved by the FDA can make such claims.

The Federal Trade Commission today sued multilevel marketer (MLM) Amare Global Holdings Inc.