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Ohio Cannabis School Makes History As The First of it’s kind to be Accredited by MSA- CESS that is Recognized by the US Department of Education

Feb 29, 2024 12:00 PM ET

Ohio is on a roll after passing an adult use measure on November 7th, and now claiming home to the first accredited cannabis school in the country.  On December 7th 2023, the same day that the adult use measure went into law, The Cleveland School of Cannabis (CSC) also made history, receiving a 10 year […]

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National Advertising Division Recommends Smarter Reviews, a Product Review Site, Discontinue or Modify its Rankings and Review Format

Feb 27, 2024 9:00 AM ET

New York, NY – February 27, 2024 – Following a challenge brought by BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division as part of its routine monitoring program, the National Advertising Division recommended that product review site, Smarter Reviews: Discontinue its rankings and reviews format, or Modify its advertising to avoid conveying a message that the review […]

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Following National Advertising Division Challenge by Bic USA, Calico Voluntarily Discontinues Claims for Scripto Aim ‘n Flame MAX Lighter

Feb 26, 2024 11:00 AM ET

New York, NY – February 26, 2024 – Following a BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division challenge brought by Bic USA Inc., Calico Brands, Inc. discontinued claims that its Scripto® Aim ‘n Flame® MAX Lighter is the “#1 Selling Multi-Purpose Lighter.” Calico Brands informed the National Advertising Division (NAD) that it permanently discontinued the challenged […]

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National Advertising Division Recommends Stihl Discontinue Unqualified “Made in America” Claims for Outdoor Power Equipment

Feb 22, 2024 9:00 AM ET

New York, NY – February 22, 2024 – In a challenge brought by Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division recommended that, in connection with its outdoor power equipment, Stihl Incorporated: Discontinue its unqualified “Made in America” claims; and Modify its “Made in America” claims to make clear that not all (or […]

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Following National Advertising Division Recommendation, Charter Agrees to Modify Spectrum Mobile Cost Savings Claim

Feb 21, 2024 9:00 AM ET

New York, NY – February 21, 2024 – In a Fast-Track SWIFT challenge brought by Verizon Communications Inc., BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division recommended that Charter Communications, Inc. discontinue the claim that Verizon customers will “save over $1,500 in their first year” if they switch to Spectrum Mobile or modify the claim by adding […]

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“Innovation Momentum 2024: The Global Top 100″ report reveals world’s most dynamic innovators using patent data

Feb 21, 2024 8:30 AM ET

In “Innovation Momentum 2024: The Global Top 100” LexisNexis uncovers which companies, industries and regions are driving innovation forward NEW YORK, February 21, 2024 – Select companies in the pharmaceutical, semiconductor and information technology industries are pushing innovation at a remarkable pace, while new advances in the automotive industry are also driving innovation, according to […]

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Following National Advertising Division Challenge, MOSH Voluntarily Discontinues Certain Claims for Mosh Protein Bars

Feb 15, 2024 9:00 AM ET

New York, NY – February 15, 2024 – Following a challenge brought by the BBB National Programs National Advertising Division as part of its routine monitoring program, MOSH PBC discontinued certain advertising claims used to promote its Mosh Protein Bars. The National Advertising Division (NAD) challenged the claim that Mosh Protein Bars are: “Expertly formulated […]

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In NAD Fast-Track SWIFT Case, Performance Designed Products LLC Voluntarily Modifies or Discontinues Claims for Motion Supported Game Controllers

Feb 13, 2024 11:00 AM ET

New York, NY – February 13, 2024 – BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division has closed a Fast-Track SWIFT challenge initiated by ACCO Brands USA, LLC regarding advertising by Performance Designed Products LLC (PDP) for certain game controller claims. Fast-Track SWIFT is an expedited process designed for single-issue advertising cases brought to the National Advertising […]

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Lawyers regularly using generative AI doubles in the last six months. Yet, lawyers demand AI that is grounded on legal sources

Feb 11, 2024 7:01 PM ET

Survey suggests a quarter of UK lawyers use generative AI tools, and a third are planning to. Whilst concerns still linger, lawyers say AI that is grounded on trusted legal content would be a welcome solution. LONDON, 12 February 2024 – Today, LexisNexis Legal & Professional®, a leading global provider of legal information and analytics, […]

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NARB Recommends Comcast Discontinue Use of “10G” When Referring to the Name of its Network

Feb 9, 2024 3:45 PM ET

New York, NY – February 5, 2024 – A panel of the National Advertising Review Board (NARB), the appellate advertising body of BBB National Programs, recommended that Comcast Cable Communications, LLC discontinue use of the term 10G in the product service name “Xfinity 10G Network” and when 10G is used descriptively to describe the Xfinity […]

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