Author: Operations Team

Las Vegas, USA – September, 2025

The Global Champions Arabians Tour (GCAT) will host its spectacular 2025 Final from September 26 to 28 at the Wynn West Lot on the iconic Las Vegas Strip. This world-class championship brings together the finest Arabian horses, top handlers, and international fans, with a thrilling entertainment program complementing three days of elite competition.

The GCAT Final caps a dynamic season spanning Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. With a $1.595 million prize purse, including $1.275 million for overall rankings and $270,000 for the championship, the event promises fierce competition and unprecedented rewards.

Elite Competition: GCAT Americas Rankings

The Las Vegas Final will showcase top-ranked horses and handlers from the GCAT Americas circuit.

Male Overall Ranking Leaders:

TASHEEM PMA (60 pts), SVB CALAIS (57 pts), and RHAPHAEL SBA (55 pts) lead a tight race, with ROYAL ATTICUS (51 pts) close behind.

Female Overall Ranking Leaders: 

EXXALTRESS (60 pts) and SEDONA AS (57 pts) dominate, followed by VIXXEN K (47 pts) and ARIA IMARA (44 pts).

Handler Overall Ranking Leaders: 

Sandro Pinha (205 pts) holds the top spot, with Andy Selman (180 pts) and Ricardo Rivero (179 pts) in close pursuit.

The top 20 Male Horses, Female Horses, and Handlers are eligible for prize money, with champions crowned across Yearling, Junior, and Senior categories, ensuring a display of unparalleled skill and elegance.

Prize Money Breakdown

Overall Rankings (Americas Series): $1.275 million 

• 1st Place (Male & Female Horses): $100,000 
• 1st Place (Handlers): $10,000 
• Special Bonus: $50,000 for the horse with the highest overall points.

Las Vegas Championship: $270,000 

• Top 10 in each category (Yearlings, Juniors, Seniors – Male & Female) 
• 1st Place Prize: $10,000

Total Prize Purse: $1.595 million

Entertainment Extravaganza

The GCAT Final Las Vegas blends elite sport with world-class entertainment: 

September 26

Elvis – Shawn Klush & the Showgirls: the ultimate Elvis tribute act.

September 28

The Greatest Showman Live Performance: A theatrical tribute inspired by the Hollywood blockbuster.

A surprise live concert by a Grammy winner performer

DJ Sets in the Village: A vibrant festive atmosphere throughout the weekend. 

Prestigious Partners

The event is supported by an esteemed lineup of partners: 

• Doha Bank
• Richard Mille
• Alkass
• Douglas Elliman
• Wynn Hotel
• Lamborghini Las Vegas

Fan Experience

Attendees will enjoy a dynamic three-day program: 

• Elite competitions featuring global talent. 
• A cultural village with lifestyle showcases, interactive displays, and retail. 
• Premium hospitality celebrating the glamour of Arabian horses.

Admission: Free village entry (first-come, first-served). Limited seats in the grandstands (first-come, first-served).

Follow @arabianstour on Instagram or visit www.gcarabianstour.com to stay updated with the latest news, or download the GCAT app, available on Apple and Android for real-time results and rankings.

About the Global Champions Arabians Tour

Inaugurated in 2024, the Global Champions Arabians Tour is an exclusive Arabian Horse Championship series, taking place in state-of-the-art venues in iconic locations worldwide and offers the highest prize money in the sport’s history. Its mission is to promote the uniqueness of Purebred Arabian Horses through an international platform, fostering a legacy of excellence, transparency, fairness and integrity. 

For all media enquiries, please contact:

 

Clara Martins

Marketing & Communications Lead

Email: clara@gcarabianstour.com 

WhatsApp: +974 7195 6254

 

Or

 

Lauren Dickov

Head of Social Media

Email : lauren@gcarabianstour.com

WhatsApp: +974 5554 3691

New York, NY – September 18, 2025 – In a challenge brought by competitor Charter Communications, Inc., BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division determined that AT&T Services, Inc. substantiated its “AT&T Guarantee” claim for customers who experience internet and wireless connectivity outages in the context of the “Knowing You Exist” commercials.

However, the National Advertising Division (NAD) recommended that AT&T modify or discontinue other claims related to its “AT&T Guarantee,” which appeared on AT&T’s website and in a series of “March Madness” TV commercials.

“Knowing You Exist” Commercials

Charter challenged a series of over a dozen 15- and 30-second TV commercials featuring vignettes of life situations that are “not guaranteed” and then introducing the new AT&T guarantee by stating, “You know what AT&T guarantees? The connectivity you depend on, the deals you want, and the service you deserve, or we’ll make it right.”  

Based on the evidence in the record, NAD found that consumers are unlikely to take away a broad message that the guarantee covers all outages and are similarly unlikely to believe that “making it right” would broadly cover every possible type of outage. Consumers would understand that “making it right” is part of the guarantee and therefore would only cover those outages actually covered by the guarantee.

NAD found that because the voiceover in the commercials explicitly states that “we’ll make it right” with on-screen text referencing “connectivity,” “deals,” and “service,” some consumers may take away a message that AT&T will make it right for when there is some kind of issue relating to connectivity, deals, or service that is covered by the guarantee.

Here, AT&T makes it right by providing customers who qualify under the guarantee

an automatic credit on their bill. Therefore, NAD concluded that the claim that AT&T will make it right for customers that do experience outages, in the context of the Knowing You Exist commercials, was substantiated.

March Madness Commercials

Charter also challenged a series of six 15- and 30-second commercials that aired during NCAA March Madness. All of the commercials set up the same dichotomy between situations in life that are “not guaranteed” and the new AT&T guarantee.

There are multiple references to “connecting,” “connections,” and being “connected” in these commercials. The commercials also expressly state, “NETWORK INTERRUPTIONS FIXED FAST” and that customers will “GET A FULL DAY OF CREDIT.” NAD found that in this context, consumers are likely to take away a message that any outages will be fixed quickly and that they will receive compensation for such outages.

NAD also found that the existing disclosure outlining material limitations to the guarantee, which appears briefly in tiny font amid busy visuals, is not clear and conspicuous.

NAD also found that the existing disclosure, which appears for approximately five seconds in tiny font at the bottom of the screen in the March Madness commercials, with busy visuals and much larger headlines in the middle of the screen, is not clear and conspicuous.

Further, NAD noted that the guarantee’s promise of “NETWORK INTERRUPTIONS FIXED FAST” is not one that can be qualified with a disclosure, as AT&T’s policy states an outage must last at least 20 or 60 minutes to be covered, a duration that might be unduly disruptive to users. Accordingly, NAD recommended that AT&T modify the guarantee claims to avoid conveying that AT&T will “make it right” for minor service disruptions.

Specifically, NAD recommended that AT&T clearly and conspicuously disclose the material limitations of the guarantee and modify its advertising to avoid conveying any message that the guarantee will make it right by fixing any and all network interruptions “fast.”

Website Claims

NAD found that almost every reference to connectivity on AT&T’s website is accompanied by a disclosure that the guarantee offers credit back and that it applies only to outages of 20 or 60 minutes or more caused by a single incident impacting 10 or more towers, and that consumers cannot avoid seeing the disclosures.

However, as the first reference to the AT&T guarantee in the website headline is not accompanied by a disclosure, NAD found that the disclosure was not clear and conspicuous and recommended that AT&T clearly and conspicuously disclose the material limitations of the claim.

Regarding the remaining challenged website claims, because the guarantee only activates after an outage of 20 or 60 minutes, an unqualified message that AT&T will make it right by fixing any and all outages “fast” is not supported. NAD recommended AT&T modify the claims to avoid conveying the message that AT&T will fix the outage sooner than it actually will.

First and Only Claim

NAD determined that the challenged express and implied “first and only carrier” compound claims could reasonably convey the message that AT&T is the first and only carrier to provide a guarantee for wireless networks and the first and only carrier to provide a guarantee for fiber networks.

AT&T presented no evidence that it is the first and/or only carrier to provide a guarantee or similar policy with respect to wireless or fiber networks. Therefore, NAD recommended that the “first and only” claims be discontinued.

In its advertiser statement AT&T stated that while it respectfully disagrees that any changes to the challenged advertising are necessary, it “will comply with NAD’s decision.”

All BBB National Programs case decision summaries can be found in the case decision library. For the full text of NAD, NARB, and CARU decisions, subscribe to the online archive. Per NAD/NARB Procedures, this release may not be used for advertising or promotional purposes.

About BBB National Programs: BBB National Programs, a non-profit organization, is the home of U.S. independent industry self-regulation, currently operating more than 20 globally recognized programs that have been helping enhance consumer trust in business for more than 50 years. These programs provide third-party accountability and dispute resolution services that address existing and emerging industry issues, promote fair competition for businesses, and a better experience for consumers. BBB National Programs continues to evolve its work and grow its impact by providing business guidance and fostering best practices in arenas such as advertising, child-and-teen-directed marketing, data privacy, dispute resolution, automobile warranty, technology, and emerging areas. To learn more, visit bbbprograms.org.

About the National Advertising Division: The National Advertising Division of BBB National Programs provides independent self-regulation and dispute resolution services, guiding the truthfulness of advertising across the U.S. The National Advertising Division reviews national advertising in all media and its decisions set consistent standards for advertising truth and accuracy, delivering meaningful protection to consumers and promoting fair competition for business.

• The Wolf’s Tailor becomes Colorado’s first Two Starred restaurant
• Three new One Starred restaurants join this year’s selection
• 50 total restaurants, 15 cuisine types reflected in state Guide

DENVER, Sept. 15, 2025 — The Wolf’s Tailor became the first Two MICHELIN Starred restaurant in Colorado as the 2025 MICHELIN Guide Colorado selection was revealed today.

In addition to a new Two Starred restaurant, the state Guide welcomes three new One MICHELIN Starred restaurants with Kizaki, Margot and Mezcaleria Alma, which are all located in Denver. This brings the selection’s total to eight One Starred restaurants. Additionally, Cozobi Fonda Fina in Boulder was awarded a Bib Gourmand for great food at a great value.

“Year three marks an exciting year for the Colorado selection, with the first Two Star restaurant being awarded to The Wolf’s Tailor,” said Gwendal Poullennec, the International Director of the MICHELIN Guide. “The selection is full of talent and a wide array of cuisine types proving Colorado is an international culinary destination for travelers both near and far. Congratulations to this year’s chefs and restaurant teams for your dedication and passion.”

Here are the new MICHELIN Star restaurants and Bib Gourmands, with Inspector notes from each (Inspectors’ comments in full on the MICHELIN Guide website and mobile app):

Two MICHELIN Stars

The Wolf’s Tailor (Denver; Contemporary cuisine)

Offering a seamless dining experience as intriguing as its name, this comfortable haven blends together creativity, attention to detail, and charm. Chef Taylor Stark and his team stitch together an ambitious multicourse menu from culinary influences near and far. The meal starts with a trio of canapés utilizing product trim, making a clear statement about the kitchen’s sustainable gastronomy efforts. From there, meals may include a Berkshire pork dumpling with a turmeric and dill broth, or velvety Colorado bison loin plated with apricot and grilled zucchini glazed with a dried shrimp caramel. A rigorous commitment to local sourcing as well as gorgeously manicured presentations underpin these far-flung creations.

One MICHELIN Star

Kizaki (Denver; Japanese cuisine)

Going back more than four decades, Chef Toshi Kizaki has been a veritable trailblazer of Denver’s sushi scene, but he’s not content to rest on his laurels. In a culmination of his long career, he now raises the stakes with this luxurious counter, bringing a new echelon of omakase to the Mile High City. Blending traditional edomae techniques and creative modern flourishes, the extensive menu alternates between small dishes like gorgeously marbled black-and-white sesame tofu and nigiri carefully crafted by Chef Kizaki himself. Exceptional ingredient quality is a given from start to finish, spanning a treasure trove of oceanic delicacies, from buttery, lightly seared black-throat sea perch to silvery, vinegar- accented gizzard shad.

Margot (Denver; Contemporary cuisine)

After years spent as an esteemed pop-up, Chef Justin Fulton’s passion project has found a permanent berth at a cozy eight-seat counter tucked inside a larger shared space. Offered as a contemporary multicourse tasting that follows the seasons, his signature cuisine is both global and distinctly Coloradan, taking inspiration from local ingredients while weaving together wide-ranging influences. Examples might include airy Parisian gnocchi bathed in a luxurious sauce of mascarpone and caviar, or impeccably cooked dry-aged duck breast matched with cherries and a rich, subtle truffle jus. Individual loaves of fluffy olive oil brioche, freshly baked for each guest, capture the meal’s easygoing charms, echoed by the disarmingly warm hospitality of the staff.

Mezcaleria Alma (Denver; Mexican cuisine)

Lightning strikes twice for dynamo Chef Johnny Curiel with this parallel concept cheek- by-jowl next to his celebrated flagship. As the name suggests, the small stylish space has a mezcal bar vibe—and a list of inventive, mouthwatering agave spirit-based cocktails to go with it—but it’s also a showcase for Chef Curiel’s culinary talents. Evoking the vibrant creativity of Mexico City’s restaurant scene, the succinct menu is sprinkled with international flavors, as in an herbaceous ceviche of kanpachi that incorporates dill and roasted garlic, or a subtly spiced aguachile of Santa Barbara uni and Hokkaido scallop with mandarin and crispy ginger. Meats, like tender, slow-cooked duck piled atop a crisp blue corn tlacoyo and accented with zingy xni-pec salsa, show similar éclat.

Bib Gourmand

The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors identified one new restaurant to award the Bib Gourmand designation, which recognizes eateries for great food at a great value.

Colorado’s 2025 Bib Gourmand restaurants

MICHELIN Special Awards

In addition to the Bib Gourmand and Stars, the Guide announced four Special Awards:

Hotels

The restaurants join the MICHELIN Guide selection of hotels, which features the most exceptional places to stay in Colorado and throughout the world.

Each hotel in the selection has been chosen by MICHELIN Guide experts for its extraordinary style, service, and personality — with options for all budgets — and each can be booked directly through the MICHELIN Guide website and app. The selection for Colorado features the state’s most spectacular hotels, including a luxury mountain hotel like Dunton Hot Springs (Two MICHELIN Keys) or the Little Nell (One MICHELIN Key) nestled amidst a pristine Rocky Mountain setting. It also highlights standouts from our “Plus” collection like the Source Hotel and the Crawford Hotel (One MICHELIN Key) both located in Denver.

The MICHELIN Guide is a benchmark in gastronomy. Now it’s setting a new standard for hotels. Visit the MICHELIN Guide website, or download the free app for iOS and Android, to discover every restaurant in the selection and book an unforgettable hotel.

The 2025 MICHELIN Guide Colorado selection:

Colorado’s 2025 MICHELIN-Starred restaurants

Colorado’s 2025 MICHELIN-Green-Starred restaurants

Colorado’s 2025 Recommended restaurants

The MICHELIN Guide in North America

Michelin announced its first North American Guide in 2005 for New York. Guides have also been added in Chicago (2011); Washington, D.C. (2017); California (San Francisco in 2007, statewide 2019); Florida (Greater Miami, Orlando and Tampa in 2022, adding Greater Fort Lauderdale, The Palm Beaches and St. Pete-Clearwater in 2025, statewide in 2026); Toronto (2022); Vancouver (2022); Colorado (2023); Atlanta (2023), Mexico (2024), Texas (2024), Québec (2024), the American South (2025), Boston (2025) and Philadelphia (2025).

About the MICHELIN Guide

Recognized globally for excellence and quality, the MICHELIN Guide offers a selection of world-class restaurants.

• The famous one, two and three MICHELIN Stars identify establishments serving exceptional cuisine that’s rich in flavor, remarkably executed and infused with the personality of a talented chef.
• The Bib Gourmand is a designation given to select restaurants that offer good quality food for a good value – often known as personal favorites among the inspectors when dining on their own time.
• The MICHELIN Green Star honors restaurants that are pioneers in sustainable
• Recommended restaurants and special professional awards are also highlighted by the MICHELIN Guide inspectors.

The MICHELIN Guide remains a reliable companion for any traveler seeking an unforgettable meal and hospitality experience. The Guide was first published in France at the turn of the 20th century to encourage the development of car mobility as well as tire sales by giving practical advice to motorists. Progressively, the Guide has specialized in restaurant and hotel recommendations. Michelin’s inspectors still use the same criteria and manner of selection that were used by the inspectors in the very beginning.

The restaurant selections join the MICHELIN Guide selection of hotels, which features the most unique and exciting places to stay around the world. Visit the MICHELIN Guide website, or download the free app for iOS and Android, to discover every restaurant in the selection and book an amazing hotel.

Thanks to the rigorous MICHELIN Guide selection process that is applied independently and consistently in more than 60 destinations (60+ Guides), the MICHELIN Guide has become an international benchmark in fine dining.

All restaurants in the Guide are recommended by Michelin’s anonymous inspectors, who are trained to apply the same time-tested methods used by Michelin inspectors for many decades throughout the world. This ensures a uniform, international standard of excellence. As a further guarantee of complete objectivity, Michelin inspectors pay all their bills in full, and only the quality of the cuisine is evaluated.

To fully assess the quality of a restaurant, the inspectors apply five criteria defined by Michelin: product quality; mastery of cooking techniques; harmony of flavors; the personality of the chef as reflected in the cuisine; and consistency over time and across the entire menu. These criteria guarantee a consistent and fair selection so a Starred restaurant has the same value regardless of whether it is in Paris, New York or anywhere else in the world.

About Michelin North America, Inc.

Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and to a more sustainable world.

Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer composites, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies and healthcare.

The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences. This spans from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide.

Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Michelin North America, Inc. has approximately 23,500 employees and operates 36 production facilities in the United States (michelinman.com) and Canada (michelin.ca).

For more information, contact:

Carly Grieff

Michelin North America carly.grieff@michelin.com

New York, NY – September 11, 2025 – As part of its marketplace monitoring program, BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division investigated express and implied claims made by Ryze Superfoods, LLC in online advertising regarding the benefits and efficacy of its RYZE Mushroom Coffee and RYZE Mushroom Matcha products.

The National Advertising Division (NAD) inquired into Ryze Superfoods’ express claims that its Mushroom Coffee provides “all-day energy, sharper focus, healthier digestion, [] better immune support,” and “better sleep.” It also examined whether Ryze Superfoods’ advertising implied that its Mushroom Matcha product provides the same appetite-suppressing benefits as GLP-1 agonists without the side effects.

During the inquiry, Ryze Superfoods informed NAD that it had permanently discontinued the challenged express claims. As a result, NAD did not review the claims on the merits and the voluntarily discontinued claims will be treated, for compliance purposes, as though NAD recommended they be discontinued.

In its advertiser statement, Ryze Superfoods further informed NAD that it “is modifying the presentation of its advertising claims.”

All BBB National Programs case decision summaries can be found in the case decision library. For the full text of NAD, NARB, and CARU decisions, subscribe to the online archive. This press release shall not be used for advertising or promotional purposes.

About BBB National Programs: BBB National Programs, a non-profit organization, is the home of U.S. independent industry self-regulation, currently operating more than a dozen globally recognized programs that have been helping enhance consumer trust in business for more than 50 years. These programs provide third-party accountability and dispute resolution services that address existing and emerging industry issues, create a fairer playing field for businesses, and a better experience for consumers. BBB National Programs continues to evolve its work and grow its impact by providing business guidance and fostering best practices in arenas such as advertising, child-and-teen-directed marketing, data privacy, dispute resolution, automobile warranty, technology, and emerging areas. To learn more, visit bbbprograms.org.

About the National Advertising Division: The National Advertising Division of BBB National Programs provides independent self-regulation and dispute resolution services, guiding the truthfulness of advertising across the U.S. The National Advertising Division reviews national advertising in all media and its decisions set consistent standards for advertising truth and accuracy, delivering meaningful protection to consumers and leveling the playing field for business.

Organized by ESPN Events, Game to Feature SEC, ACC or American Matchup at Protective Stadium in Birmingham this December

SAN DIEGO and BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 9, 2025 – JLab, a leading personal technology and audio brand known for delivering high-quality wireless earbuds, headphones, and office accessories at an incredible value, today announced it will serve as title sponsor of the JLab Birmingham Bowl under a new four-year agreement with ESPN Events.

The 19^th edition of the bowl game, now titled the JLab Birmingham Bowl, will kick off on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at 2 p.m. ET/1 p.m. CT from Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., and will be presented live on ESPN. The matchup will include teams from the Southeastern Conference (SEC), the American Conference or the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), with selections announced Sunday, Dec. 7.

“JLab is all about breaking barriers, with high-quality tech that offers surprising value, and bringing people together – just like college football,” said Win Cramer, CEO of JLab. “Becoming the title sponsor of the Birmingham Bowl is more than a moment for us; it’s a chance to celebrate community, competition, and connection in Birmingham and beyond. We’re fired up to become the title sponsor!”

The agreement deepens JLab’s commitment to college athletics. Earlier this season, the San Diego-based company unveiled its 2025-26 JLab Playmaker roster, featuring 10 elite college football athletes from across the country, including Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin and Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green. These NIL and school partnerships, combined with the new bowl sponsorship, highlight how JLab is investing in the next generation of athletes while engaging fans nationwide through content and brand activations.

“We’re delighted to welcome JLab as the new title sponsor for the Birmingham Bowl and eager to collaborate with such a successful driven team doing great things in consumer electronics,” said Mark Meadows, Executive Director of the JLab Birmingham Bowl. “JLab is an innovative brand with an authentic voice in college sports, and their Playmaker roster underscores that commitment. Together, we’ll create memorable experiences for players, fans, and the Birmingham community.”

The multi-year agreement, brokered by rEvolution, JLab’s sports marketing agency of record, includes exclusive naming rights, digital and social content, in-stadium branding, product integration, and on-site activations leading up to and during the game. JLab will also provide custom headphones to participating teams across ESPN’s Bowl games, including the JLab Birmingham Bowl.

Since its inception in 2006, the bowl game – now titled the JLab Birmingham Bowl – has generated more than $190 million in economic impact for the Birmingham area, according to the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau. Through its partnership with the Monday Morning Quarterback Club, the game has also donated more than $490,000 to the Quarterbacking Children’s Health Foundation, supporting youth healthcare in the region.

Tickets & Information

All seating at Protective Stadium is reserved and will go on sale to the public on Sunday, Dec. 7 at BirminghamBowl.com. For premium seating, hospitality, and branding opportunities, contact Mark Meadows at mark.r.meadows@espn.com.

For the latest updates, follow the JLab Birmingham Bowl on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn. For more information, official logos and media assets, visit BirminghamBowl.com. To learn more about JLab’s college sports program, visit College Sports – JLab or follow along on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

About JLab
JLab imagines and delivers the personal technology products that consumers want. With our line of personal audio gear and office accessories, we’re innovating absolutely everything to make way better personal tech. Based in San Diego, we’ve been offering the right sound, the right features, and the right value since 2005.

About ESPN Events
ESPN Events, a division of ESPN, owns and operates a portfolio of collegiate sporting events nationwide. In the 2025-26 academic year, the 35-event schedule includes three early-season college football kickoff games, 17 college bowl games, 10 college basketball events, two college volleyball events, the premiere regular season college softball and gymnastics events, as well as the Band of the Year National Championship. Collectively, these events account for over 400 hours of live programming on ESPN platforms, reaching 60 million viewers and attracting more than 650,000 annual attendees. Each year, the portfolio of events features more than 20 Division I conferences and hosts over 4,000 participating student-athletes. With satellite offices in more than 10 cities across the country, ESPN Events builds relationships with conferences, schools and local communities, as well as providing unique experiences for teams and fans.

Media Contacts

Local Media Contact: Heather Jeffcoat / 205-515-1972 / heather.jeffcoat@birminghambowl.com

ESPN: Danny Chi / Danny.C.Chi@espn.com and Andrea DiCristoforo / Andrea.Dicristoforo@espn.com

JLab: media@jlab.com

New York, NY – September 5, 2025 – Following a monitoring challenge, BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division found certain Achieve Debt Resolution claims supported but recommended Achieve modify other claims regarding the nature of the monthly payment as well as claims regarding scope of debt and a testimonial.

Achieve Debt Resolution provides settlement services to heavily indebted consumers with unsecured debt. At issue for the National Advertising Division (NAD) were advertising claims that convey the message that consumers who enroll in the Achieve program will not be harassed or sued by creditors during the time they are in the program, that they will make one low monthly payment to reduce their debt which will not impede their ability to pay any other bills, and that debt resolution estimates are typical and take into account program fees.

Scope of the Debt

NAD found the various references to “debt” on Achieve’s homepage confusing, since the references to the limitation of “enrolled” debt appeared only infrequently and inconspicuously, and material information qualifying the key claim “Get rid of debt faster – Leave debt behind faster — 24-48 months on average to resolve debt” appears at the bottom of the page far from the claim itself.

The evidence in the record indicated that most Achieve clients graduated from the program within 24-48 months. Additionally, based on the evidence provided, Achieve’s debt resolution estimates reflect the typical Achieve client experience and take into account program fees. NAD noted, however, that the reference to “faster” debt resolution does not make clear, in the context in which the claim appears, that the basis of the comparison is to the minimum payments made on credit card debt.

NAD recommended the claims be modified to make clear that not all debt (i.e., only unsecured debt) is covered by Achieve’s program, that “get rid of your debt faster” is as compared to making minimum unsecured debt payments, that a majority of Achieve graduates resolve their debt in 24-48 months, and to ensure relevant disclosures appear clearly and conspicuously.

Nature of the Monthly Payment

NAD found that the claim “These deposits are set aside to pay off settlements and will build up in a program account you control” was supported.

Regarding the claim “You could free up extra cash by making one low monthly deposit instead of struggling with high minimum debt payments,” although Achieve demonstrated that most clients negotiated a payment program with creditors that is more than 20 percent lower than minimum creditor payments, NAD noted that heavily indebted consumers may not reasonably consider a nearly $400 monthly payment to be “low.”

To avoid overstatement, NAD recommended the claim “You could free up extra cash by making one low monthly deposit instead of struggling with high minimum debt payments” be modified to refer to the deposit as comparatively “lower” rather than as “low.”

Testimonial

In a written and video testimonial, Kevin C., a freelance artist, credits the Achieve program with “greater peace of mind” and states, “Graduating from the program was a very up moment in my life. My debt was gone. You go from text, email, phone call, threats from 5 credit card companies to just quiet.” Based on the evidence in the record, it appears that Kevin C. graduated from the Achieve program and resolved his over $17,000 in unsecured debt. However, the evidence indicated that it took him three years and five months to pay off this debt. However, there is no reference on the website or in the video regarding the length of time it took Kevin to resolve his debt (or the debt of the other clients who are featured).

Accordingly, NAD recommended Achieve clearly and conspicuously disclose the length of time for program completion and that creditors may continue to contact clients about unresolved debts during enrollment.

During the inquiry, Achieve permanently discontinued certain challenged claims appearing on Instagram as well as the implied claims that reasonably arise from them. NAD will treat the voluntarily discontinued and related implied claims, for compliance purposes, as though NAD recommended they be discontinued.

In its advertiser’s statement, Achieve stated, it “agrees to comply with NAD’s recommendations.”

All BBB National Programs case decision summaries can be found in the case decision library. For the full text of NAD, NARB, and CARU decisions, subscribe to the online archive. This press release shall not be used for advertising or promotional purposes.

About BBB National Programs: BBB National Programs, a non-profit organization, is the home of U.S. independent industry self-regulation, currently operating more than a dozen globally recognized programs that have been helping enhance consumer trust in business for more than 50 years. These programs provide third-party accountability and dispute resolution services that address existing and emerging industry issues, create a fairer playing field for businesses, and a better experience for consumers. BBB National Programs continues to evolve its work and grow its impact by providing business guidance and fostering best practices in arenas such as advertising, child-and-teen-directed marketing, data privacy, dispute resolution, automobile warranty, technology, and emerging areas. To learn more, visit bbbprograms.org.

About the National Advertising Division: The National Advertising Division of BBB National Programs provides independent self-regulation and dispute resolution services, guiding the truthfulness of advertising across the U.S. The National Advertising Division reviews national advertising in all media and its decisions set consistent standards for advertising truth and accuracy, delivering meaningful protection to consumers and leveling the playing field for business.

Premises liability and motor vehicle cases reach record levels

San Jose, CA — September 4, 2025 — Lex Machina®, the LexisNexis® Legal Analytics® platform, today announced the release of its 2025 Torts Litigation Report, providing a comprehensive, data-driven analysis of torts litigation in US federal courts from 2015 through 2024. The report gives companies and law firms exclusive, powerful insights to inform data-driven strategies for risk assessment and dispute resolution.

Key findings from the report include:

• Record Jury Awards: Federal juries awarded record verdicts in favor of tort claimants from 2022 through 2024, totaling more than $980 million (excluding costs, fees, and interest).
• Rising Wave of Independent Injury Lawsuits: Nearly 20% more torts cases launched in 2023 and 2024 compared to the 2021-22 period. Notably, 2024 saw the highest number of lawsuits in federal district courts for motor vehicle injuries and premises liability claims on record.
• Sharp Decline in FTCA Medical Malpractice Cases: In 2024, lawsuits for medical negligence against government entities under the Federal Tort Claims Act hit their lowest level since at least 2009, likely due to streamlined administrative procedures governing these claims.

“The Lex Machina Torts Litigation Report provides useful insights about litigation activity across courts and subject areas,” said Aurelia Sanchez, Head Librarian at Rivkin Radler LLP. “My firm has found it to be a helpful resource in understanding how the litigation landscape has evolved over time.”

“Tort litigation in the Federal District Courts increased generally over the past 10 years. But this increase has not occurred in all types of cases. Some areas of tort litigation, medical malpractice for example, have declined significantly,” said Ron Porter, Lex Machina Practice Lead for Torts Analytics. “Lex Machina can help lawyers, litigants and insurers make better decisions by giving them data-driven insights into past results and current trends into virtually every aspect of tort litigation, including case filings, resolutions, counsel, damage awards and more.”

For practical insights into data trends noted in the 2025 Torts Litigation Report, register now for our complimentary webinar on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 4:00 pm ET: Inside the 2025 Lex Machina Torts Litigation Report: Key Trends and Insights.

To request a copy of the report, visit LexisNexis.com/LexMachina.  

The Lex Machina Legal Analytics platform equips litigation professionals to win more cases and attract more business. From precise timing metrics that inform legal budgeting to trend data on top law firms and leading judges, Lex Machina uniquely supplements traditional legal research and experience with customized, data-backed insights. These insights help lawyers identify prospective clients, navigate motion and trial strategies, and negotiate smarter settlements, ultimately giving firms a competitive edge in litigation.

About LexisNexis Legal & Professional 

LexisNexis® Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services. LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. 

About Lex Machina 

Lex Machina fundamentally changes how companies and law firms compete in the business and practice of law. The company provides strategic insights on judges, lawyers, law firms, parties, and other critical information across 22 federal practice areas and a rapidly growing number of state courts. Lex Machina allows law firms and companies to anticipate the behaviors and outcomes that different legal strategies will produce, enabling them to win cases and close business. 

Lex Machina was named one of Forbes’ Best Workplaces in the Bay Area in 2024, Winner of the “Media Excellence Award” for Analytics/Big Data 2024, “Great Places to Work” (2023-2024), one of “Legal Tech’s Most Promising Solution Providers” (CIO Review Awards 2022), “Greater Bay Area Top Workplaces 2022” (The San Francisco Chronicle Top Workplaces in the Bay Area 2022), “Legal Tech Company of the Year 2021″ (CIO Review, 2021), “2021 Legal Technology Trailblazer” (National Law Journal Trailblazer Awards, 2021), and Winner of the “Media Excellence” Award for Analytics/Big Data (13th Annual Media Excellence Award, 2021). Based in Silicon Valley, Lex Machina is part of LexisNexis, a leading global provider of legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics. For more information, please visit www.lexmachina.com.

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New York, NY – September 4, 2025 – BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division has referred Primally Pure to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for review and possible enforcement action for failure to submit a substantive response to the National Advertising Division’s (NAD) inquiry.

As part of its marketplace monitoring efforts, NAD challenged express and implied claims in internet advertising made by Primally Pure for its Primally Pure Sun Cream, including claims that the sun cream is a better and safer alternative to conventional sunscreens, which Primally Pure claims have toxic ingredients that can have adverse health effects.

Despite numerous outreach attempts, Primally Pure failed to respond to NAD’s inquiry and therefore NAD has referred the matter to the appropriate government agency, in this case the FTC, and to the platforms on which Primally Pure’s advertising appeared and NAD has a reporting relationship.

All BBB National Programs case decision summaries can be found in the case decision library. For the full text of NAD, NARB, and CARU decisions, subscribe to the online archive. Pursuant to NAD/NARB Procedures, this release may not be used for promotional purposes.

About BBB National Programs: BBB National Programs, a non-profit organization, is the home of U.S. independent industry self-regulation, currently operating more than 20 globally recognized programs that have been helping enhance consumer trust in business for more than 50 years. These programs provide third-party accountability and dispute resolution services that address existing and emerging industry issues, create fair competition for businesses, and a better experience for consumers. BBB National Programs continues to evolve its work and grow its impact by providing business guidance and fostering best practices in arenas such as advertising, child-and-teen-directed marketing, data privacy, dispute resolution, automobile warranty, technology, and emerging areas. To learn more, visit bbbprograms.org.

About the National Advertising Division: The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs provides independent self-regulation and dispute resolution services, guiding the truthfulness of advertising across the U.S. NAD reviews national advertising in all media and its decisions set consistent standards for advertising truth and accuracy, delivering meaningful protection to consumers and creating fair competition for business.

New York, NY – September 03, 2025 – In a Fast-Track SWIFT challenge brought by competitor DIRECTV, LLC, BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division recommended that DISH Network L.L.C. discontinue or modify certain claims regarding customers’ savings when switching to DISH from DIRECTV.

Fast-Track SWIFT is an expedited challenge process designed for single-issue advertising cases brought to the National Advertising Division (NAD). DISH and DIRECTV each offer live television streaming with various channel packages.

At issue for NAD were certain TV commercial, website, and social media claims regarding customers’ savings when switching to DISH from DIRECTV, including “Upgrade to DISH and save $30 a month,” “Save up to $30/mo. compared to DIRECTV,” “Save up to 30 bucks,” “I want to save 30 dollars a month on TV like DISH customers,” and “Get DISH and save $30/mo./$350/yr. vs DIRECTV.”

NAD examined whether the advertising communicated broad-line claims and found that it reasonably conveyed a message about DIRECTV’s entire line of offerings. The ads referenced the general brands of DIRECTV and DISH, with no audible mention of specific service tiers, and the main claims, including “Save up to $30/mo. Get 3 months free,” appeared in large font without limitation.

The disclosure that the intended price comparison was between DISH’s AT200 plan and DIRECTV’s ULTIMATE plan appeared only in small print, which NAD determined was not sufficient. NAD also found that the advertising did not disclose material differences between the plans, because DIRECTV includes regional sports networks and DISH does not. Certain savings claims characterized DISH as an “upgrade,” conveying a broad message of greater value that DISH did not substantiate.

Therefore, NAD recommended that DISH either discontinue the challenged claims, or modify them without characterizing the DISH plan as an “upgrade.” If modified, NAD recommended that DISH clearly disclose:

• The specific plans being compared.
• Differences in channels offered in the compared packages.

In its advertiser statement, DISH stated that although they disagree with NAD’s conclusion, they “will comply and modify its advertising.”

All BBB National Programs case decision summaries can be found in the case decision library. For the full text of NAD, NARB, and CARU decisions, subscribe to the online archive. Per NAD/NARB Procedures, this release may not be used for promotional purposes.

About BBB National Programs: BBB National Programs, a non-profit organization, is the home of U.S. independent industry self-regulation, currently operating more than 20 globally recognized programs that have been helping enhance consumer trust in business for more than 50 years. These programs provide third-party accountability and dispute resolution services that address existing and emerging industry issues, create fair competition for businesses, and a better experience for consumers. BBB National Programs continues to evolve its work and grow its impact by providing business guidance and fostering best practices in arenas such as advertising, child-and-teen-directed marketing, data privacy, dispute resolution, automobile warranty, technology, and emerging areas. To learn more, visit bbbprograms.org.

About the National Advertising Division: The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs provides independent self-regulation and dispute resolution services, guiding the truthfulness of advertising across the U.S. NAD reviews national advertising in all media and its decisions set consistent standards for advertising truth and accuracy, delivering meaningful protection to consumers and promoting fair competition for business.  

IP Teams and Business Leaders Can Simplify and Accelerate Interaction with Trusted Patent Analytics Using Natural Language

NEW YORK, September 3, 2025 — LexisNexis^® Legal & Professional, a leading global provider of AI-powered analytics and decision tools, today announced Protégé^™ in LexisNexis^® PatentSight+^™, an intuitive AI assistant for the flagship patent analytics platform. Built for intellectual property professionals and innovation-focused business leaders, Protégé in PatentSight+^™ enables users to ask questions in plain language and receive fast, structured, visual answers drawn from global patent data and scientifically validated metrics.

“Protégé in PatentSight+ will transform the way our customers interact with patent data,” said Andrew Matuch, President, LexisNexis^® Reed Tech & Intellectual Property Solutions. “By making it easy to ask questions and get meaningful answers, Protégé helps IP professionals focus on strategy instead of groundwork. It brings the power of PatentSight+ to more users and enables smarter, faster decision-making across the business.”

Built to reduce the friction of traditional patent analysis, Protégé removes the need for users to manually construct queries, apply filters, or select comparison dimensions. It interprets business questions in context, retrieves the right data slices from PatentSight+, and delivers visual insights enriched with meaningful explanations. This helps teams move faster from question to strategy without compromising analytical rigor.

Unlike generic AI chatbots, Protégé is purpose-built to support strategic business decisions based on the structured, high-quality data and advanced analytics that PatentSight+ has pioneered. Users can type questions such as:

• “What are the top M&A targets in the biotech space?”
• “How has the 5G patent landscape been evolving over time?”
• “Who are potential licensing partners for my battery technology?”
• “What opportunities do I have to reduce patent portfolio fees?”

Protégé interprets the user’s question, applies IP-specific analytical logic, and quickly returns decision-ready insights. Each answer is accompanied by the full search query used, so it can be fully reproduced within LexisNexis PatentSight+.

Protégé leverages the PatentSight+ harmonized global database, which contains more than 90 million patent family records and is enriched with ownership normalization, legal-status tracking, and more than 100 attributes and measures, including the industry-trusted Patent Asset Index. The results are presented in clear, boardroom-ready visualizations, and they carry the industry-wide trust and credibility that has been relied on in litigation, financial reporting, regulatory filings, and boardroom decisions.

Click to see how it works:

https://lexisnexisip.com/protege-in-action

Protégé is designed not only for IP teams but also for stakeholders in R&D, strategy, and corporate development. Its intuitive experience unlocks access to advanced patent insights for a wider range of decision-makers, enabling cross-functional teams to evaluate markets, benchmark innovation, and align IP assets with business strategy.

Executives from LexisNexis^® Intellectual Property Solutions will demo Protégé at major industry events over the coming months, including the IPO Annual Meeting and the IP Dealmakers AI+Em Tech in the United States, the Patent Information Fair and Conference in Tokyo, the China Intellectual Property Annual Conference in Beijing, the PATent INformation EXpo and the KINPA Conference in Seoul, and the IP Service World in Germany.

Protégé in PatentSight+ will be available in October as part of a commercial preview offered to current PatentSight+ customers and members of the LexisNexis AI Insider program with general availability expected in November 2025.

Future modules will expand Protégé’s strategic scope to include prosecution data and SEP integration, personalized team workflows, advanced technology-definition workflows, and options for custom data integration.

For more information, visit: https://lexisnexisip.com/protege

About LexisNexis AI Development

LexisNexis is responsibly developing legal AI solutions with human oversight. LexisNexis, part of RELX, follows the RELX Responsible AI Principles, considering the real-world impact of its solutions on people and taking action to prevent the creation or reinforcement of unfair bias. LexisNexis deploys ethical, powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model for each legal use case and enables the company to investigate and deploy new models with unmatched speed.

About LexisNexis Legal & Professional

LexisNexis^® Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis^® and Nexis^® services. LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.

About LexisNexis^® Intellectual Property Solutions 
LexisNexis^® Intellectual Property Solutions brings clarity to innovation for businesses worldwide. We enable innovators to accomplish more by helping them make informed decisions, be more productive, comply with regulations, and ultimately achieve a competitive advantage for their business. Our broad suite of workflow and analytics solutions (LexisNexis^® PatentSight+^™, LexisNexis^® Classification, LexisNexis^® TechDiscovery, LexisNexis^® IPlytics^™, LexisNexis PatentOptimizer^®, LexisNexis PatentAdvisor^®, and LexisNexis TotalPatent One^®, LexisNexis^® IP DataDirect), enables companies to be more efficient and effective at bringing meaningful innovations to our world. We are proud to directly support and serve these innovators in their endeavors to better humankind.

The shares of RELX PLC, the parent company, are traded on the London, Amsterdam and New York Stock Exchanges using the following ticker symbols: London: REL; Amsterdam: REN; New York: RELX.

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