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New York, NY – May 22, 2025 – Following a BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division challenge brought by ZenBusiness Inc., Tailor Brands Ltd. voluntarily discontinued certain advertising claims for its online business formation services.

ZenBusiness and Tailor Brands are competitors offering online business services such as assisting with business formation, registered agent services, compliance, and obtaining necessary tax IDs, licenses, and permits. ZenBusiness challenged express and implied claims made by Tailor Brands regarding its LLC formation services.

During the inquiry, Tailor Brands informed the National Advertising Division (NAD) that it had permanently discontinued all of the challenged claims and modified the interface of its purchase flow by discontinuing its use of the “Show more” link on its website and by permanently discontinuing the free trial for its “Invoicing & bookkeeping” services.

NAD therefore did not review the discontinued claims on their merits and the discontinued claims will be treated, for compliance purposes, as though NAD recommended they be discontinued.

In its advertiser statement, Tailor Brands stated that it “appreciated NAD’s careful and thoughtful consideration of this matter,” and that “Tailor Brands has participated in NAD’s self-regulatory process voluntarily and in good faith.”

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.

New York, NY – May 19, 2025 – In a challenge brought by Verizon Communications Inc., BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division recommended that T-Mobile US, Inc. discontinue savings claims that appeared in a “Save on Every Plan” brochure, two commercials, “Top Three Plays of the Day” and “Holidays Are Coming in Hot: Families: Save 20%,” a T-Mobile USA press release, and on T-Mobile’s Savings Calculator website.

During the challenge, T-Mobile informed the National Advertising Division (NAD) that it modified the savings claims to explicitly reference streaming services in the claims themselves and modified its disclosures for the savings claim.

NAD determined that, despite T-Mobile having modified the savings claims to explicitly reference streaming services, one message that continues to be conveyed is that consumers who switch to T-Mobile from Verizon can save 20%, and that those savings are achieved through plan costs alone. NAD found that consumers are not likely to expect the value of ancillary benefits to be included in a savings comparison.

NAD also found that T-Mobile’s updated disclosures fail to clearly and conspicuously inform consumers that the 20% savings claim is based on the cost of the plan, additional optional fees for third-party streaming services, and is contingent on purchasing three lines of service at a specific tier.

In addition, NAD found that the three-line requirement disclosure in the modified advertising is not clear and conspicuous and further contradicts the message of the broad comparative savings claim.

NAD therefore recommended T-Mobile discontinue the challenged claims.

In its advertiser statement, T-Mobile stated that it “is disappointed with NAD’s decision and will appeal it.”

Appeals of NAD decisions are made to BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Review Board (NARB), the appellate-level truth-in-advertising body of BBB National Programs.

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.

Québec’s top eateries dazzle in first-ever MICHELIN Guide Selection

• Inaugural selection boasts nine MICHELIN Starred restaurants across the province
• Tanière³ directly joins the selection with Two MICHELIN Stars and eight restaurants receive One MICHELIN Star
• Three restaurants earn a MICHELIN Green Star for their eco-friendly approach to gastronomy

MONTRÉAL, May 15, 2025 — The inaugural selection for the MICHELIN Guide Québec has arrived today. In total 9 restaurants were awarded MICHELIN Stars by the anonymous Inspectors, with Tanière³ in Québec being the first Two MICHELIN Starred restaurant in the province and eight eateries receiving One MICHELIN Star.

This year’s selection also welcomed three MICHELIN Green Stars with Alentours in Québec, Auberge Saint-Mathieu in Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc and Espace Old Mill in Stanbridge East being recognized for their efforts to foster an eco-friendly approach to gastronomy. Across the province, 17 restaurants were awarded a Bib Gourmand for their high-quality offerings at good value prices. The full selection including recommended eateries totals 102 restaurants.

“Our anonymous Inspectors were thoroughly impressed with their dining experiences across the entire province of Québec,” said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide. “The selection boasts a wide array of distinctions and cuisine types – from Stars to Bib Gourmands to Recommended restaurants – all highlighting unique regional ingredients and extraordinary techniques. Congratulations to the chefs and restaurant teams on their entry into the MICHELIN Guide family! We are pleased to celebrate and share your talents with our community of gourmets and travelers.”

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

Two MICHELIN Stars: Excellent cooking – worth a detour.

Tanière³ (Québec City; Creative cuisine)

This “den” (tanière) has, beneath its ancestral vaults, a series of four rooms, one of which affords views of the brigade at work, plus a counter surrounding the open kitchen. In what might be described as his gastronomic research laboratory, avant-garde Chef François-Emmanuel Nicol explores all the nuances to be derived from the immense terroir of Québec’s boreal zone. Sophisticated cooking methods, succulent sauces and a rigorous balance of flavors make this cuisine a resounding triumph: think matured tuna, pickled matsutake slices, sunflower cream, or Québec Wagyu tataki, wild rose, morels, and roasted onions. The pastry chef proposes a woodland-inspired autumnal dessert with a mushroom-infused millefeuille.

One MICHELIN Star: High-quality cooking – worth a stop.

ARVI (Québec City; Modern/Creative cuisine)

In the neighborhood of Limoilou, on bustling Third Avenue, ARVI is the stomping ground of Chef Julien Masia, originally from Lyon, who cut his teeth in kitchens in the Alps. The chefs move between the kitchen and tables, with a trendy playlist setting the mood. Over the course of the single set menu (available in “regular” and vegetarian versions), ingredients from Québec’s terroir enjoy their moment of glory: fresh tuna is accompanied by mint and watermelon, halibut from the Gaspé Peninsula with carrot and agastache, and eggplant with basil and hay.

Jérôme Ferrer – Europea (Montréal; Modern/Creative cuisine)

Housed in an ultra-modern architectural setting, this restaurant offers diners a wonderful view of the team at work in the glass-paned kitchen. The chef has stylishly carved out his niche in the Belle Province. Fusing French culinary traditions with the riches of Québec’s terroir, his menu celebrates local ingredients: lobster from the Magdalen Islands, king crab, Appalachian red deer, scallops, and caviar. Fragrant consommés, velvety creams, and complex sauces point to great culinary expertise. The meal is also infused with nostalgia: crispy pork rinds are served with the aperitif; the maple pre-dessert is a nod to the traditions of North America’s sugar shacks.

Kebec Club Privé (Québec City; Creative cuisine)

Cassandre and Pierre-Olivier are a gifted young couple. Originally from France and Québec, respectively, they went on to transform this hairdressing salon with an industrial vibe into a unique table d’hôte. The concept: to welcome 10 guests at a fixed time, in a friendly atmosphere, around a majestic central table. Their cuisine, strictly Québécois, showcases local ingredients with astonishing simplicity. The dishes are a testament to precise cooking, whether the marinated cod in smoked oil, the scallops in a herring bone jus, or the roasted quail breast. Foraged herbs— fresh or dried—and smoky notes underpin every dish. This is an artisanal endeavor, in which the ingredients reign supreme without unnecessary frills.

Laurie Raphaël (Québec City; Modern/Creative cuisine)

Located in Old Québec, alongside the Old Port, this restaurant exudes an elegant contemporary style. This is the Vézina family establishment, and it is Raphaël, the founder’s son, who now holds the reins. This seasoned chef showcases seasonal produce and ingredients from Québec’s terroir (bison, scallops from the Magdalen Islands, etc.) in modern dishes that often demonstrate a hint of creativity: spot prawn and pear marinated in wild ginger and burnt citrus; buckwheat tartlet with foie gras and Jerusalem artichoke, Québec hazelnut praline. Certain French dishes are given a twist—for instance tartiflette or kugelhopf, the latter prepared using Alpine sweetgrass.

Légende (Québec City; Creative/Regional cuisine)

Elliot Beaudoin, a former associate of the restaurant Tanière³ —serves up a cuisine that is rooted in Québec’s terroirs. This establishment sets itself apart by using only local ingredients and eschewing exotic ingredients such as chocolate, pepper, citrus fruit, and vanilla. The menu celebrates little-known indigenous ingredients, which are put to clever and creative use. Each dish is thoughtfully composed, demonstrating the chef’s keen sensibility in putting the elements together: butter-fried halibut coated in vegetable charcoal, accompanied by a white butter sauce with fermented cherries; venison heart, marinated and then smoked, placed on a delicate tartlet and served with emulsified and candied shiitake mushrooms. The remarkably tender bison hanger steak is elevated by a boreal spice broth and fresh gremolata.

Mastard (Montréal; Modern cuisine)

Quite a way off the beaten track, Mastard is led by Chef-owner Simon Mathys. The contemporary space, designed for around 50 diners, is organized around a bar-counter. The chef devises a resolutely original carte blanche menu centered on local ingredients. Every dish is made with quality produce and executed in a modern and trendy style that won’t fail to make an impression. The scallop, prepared with almost scientific precision, is served on a salsify purée with a texture that is second to none, while a crab emulsion with complex marine aromas and a parsley sauce are juxtaposed with spinach infused with a reduced jus… an absolute treat!

Narval (Rimouski; Modern/Creative cuisine)

Helmed by Chef Norman St-Pierre, Narval is located in downtown Rimouski, just a stone’s throw away from the boardwalk along the St. Lawrence River. The location is discreet – almost hidden – you might walk right past it without noticing. The small spot is only open three evenings a week, led by a humble chef who welcomes guests like friends – personally involving himself in the reception and service and passionate about showcasing Québec products he carefully selects. Offering a single fixed menu which changes every two months, the cuisine is thoughtfully creative, technically executed and invites diners on a journey, with dishes inspired by the chef’s travels around the world.

Sabayon (Montréal; Modern cuisine)

The chef has taken an atypical route to this kitchen, having trained in pâtisserie before turning his hand to cooking. Patrice Demers creates vivid, accessible, and unpretentious dishes that allow the Québec terroir to shine. Fruit and vegetables reign supreme, especially in the summer, when the menu is almost entirely meat-free. His signature dish is wood fire-grilled mushrooms, topped with a delicate, crispy arlette and accompanied by a bay leaf and juniper-infused sabayon. Dessert remains one of the chef’s main strengths. Add to that the smooth and elegant service orchestrated by Marie-Josée Beaudoin but bear in mind that getting a table here is no mean feat!

MICHELIN Green Star

The MICHELIN Green Star can be awarded to any type of establishment listed in the MICHELIN Guide, whether or not it has a distinction for its food (a Bib Gourmand or MICHELIN Star). It takes into consideration concrete sustainable initiatives and highlights industry-leaders when it comes to a restaurant’s commitment to eco-friendly gastronomy.

These initiatives can take on a wide variety of forms, depending on the issues and resources specific to each restaurant, but range from the sourcing of ingredients and respecting seasonality to reducing waste and raising customer awareness. As such, there are no fixed criteria; the MICHELIN Guide simply aims to recognize the most remarkable commitments and encourage the creativity shown by restaurateurs in devising new courses of daily action.

Alentours (Québec City)

Initiatives: Eco-responsibility is at the heart of this establishment, 100% powered by renewable energy (hydroelectricity, wind and solar energy), including the kitchens. Ingredients are processed from A to Z with a zero-waste philosophy, and what remains is composted. All produce is sourced locally and with care, including wines and other beverages, and dishes give a starring role to locally sourced plants and meats.

Auberge Saint-Mathieu (Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc)

Initiatives: The surrounding nature inspires this deeply locavore approach. The dining room furniture and tableware are made by local artisans. Vegetables come from two farms in Mauricie that work closely with the restaurant, from seed selection to annual planning, and foraged ingredients are put to use. In winter, homemade preserves, fermentations and cured meats are a focus.

Espace Old Mill (Stanbridge East)

Initiatives: The restaurant’s mission is to demonstrate that local food independence is possible. More than half of the produce used comes from the large vegetable garden, some of which is grown in a carbon-neutral greenhouse, and all is cultivated using agroecology methods. The rest come from around 30 producers located within a 50 km radius, all of whom feature prominently on the menu.

Bib Gourmand

The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors gave 17 restaurants the Bib Gourmand distinction, which recognizes eateries for great food at a great value. At these establishments, restaurant- goers can enjoy very good food at a moderate price. The full list can be found below.

Québec’s 2025 Bib Gourmand restaurants

MICHELIN Special Awards

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

Hotels

The restaurants join the MICHELIN Guide selection of hotels, which features the most unique and exciting places to stay in Québec 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 Québec features the province’s most spectacular hotels, including the historic Auberge Saint-Antoine (two MICHELIN Keys), which is half hotel, half museum, the iconic Le Mount Stephen Hotel in

Montréal’s old quarter (one MICHELIN Key), or the lakeside retreat Manoir Havey (two MICHELIN Keys).

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 Québec selection:

Québec’s 2025 MICHELIN-Green-Starred restaurants

Québec’s 2025 MICHELIN-Starred restaurants

Québec’s 2025 Recommended restaurants

The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors included 76 restaurants as recommended, which simply means a restaurant is recommended by the Inspectors. The full list can be found below.

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

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 50 destinations, 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).

New York, NY – May 14, 2025 – In a BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division Fast-Track SWIFT challenge initiated by competitor Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Inc., HB USA Holdings, Inc. (Huda Beauty) voluntarily agreed to permanently discontinue the claim that its Easy Bake Setting Spray is the “strongest setting spray ever?” and that it is stronger and lasts longer than Charlotte Tilbury’s setting spray.  

Fast-Track SWIFT is an expedited challenge process designed for single-issue advertising cases brought to the National Advertising Division (NAD).

The challenged claims appeared in a TikTok video by an influencer comparing the ease with which makeup sprayed with Charlotte Tilbury’s setting spray could be wiped off versus Huda Beauty’s setting spray. Huda Beauty reposted the video on Instagram but removed it just before NAD initiated its review. Huda Beauty’s founder commented on the influencer’s post, thanking her, stating Huda Beauty had to remove the video from their Instagram due to Charlotte Tilbury’s request, a comment that was also removed.

NAD noted that while Huda Beauty and the influencer do not have a formal contract or compensation agreement, the influencer has reviewed Huda Beauty products in the past and occasionally receives free products from the company, including the setting spray in the challenged video. NAD also noted that although the Instagram video has been discontinued, the original TikTok video was still being displayed by the influencer when the challenge was filed. 

NAD has previously determined that when an advertiser and an influencer have a longstanding, informal relationship that includes providing free products, and the advertiser is aware of potentially unsupported claims made by the influencer, the advertiser may be required to take additional corrective action.

In this case, NAD recommended that Huda Beauty make a good-faith attempt to request that the influencer remove the TikTok video.

NAD also acknowledged Huda Beauty’s steps to discontinue the challenged claims. The voluntarily discontinued claim will be treated for compliance purposes as though NAD recommended it be discontinued.

In its advertiser statement, Huda Beauty stated it “will comply with NAD’s decision and recommendation.”

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.  

The annual Bellwether survey spoke to 308 lawyers at small and mid-sized law firms across England and Wales to understand how firms are adapting to a fast-changing legal market. The findings reveal a sector becoming increasingly cautious – focused on sustainable, organic growth rather than aggressive expansion.

LONDON, 13 May 2025 – Today, LexisNexis^®, a leading global provider of legal information and analytics, released a new report – Bellwether 2025: Marginal gains – The hidden levers of growth. The report reveals that amid economic uncertainty and rising overheads, smaller firms are prioritising control and sustainability over scale.

Mergers and acquisitions are falling out of favour. Instead, nearly three-quarters (72%) of lawyers surveyed said their firm plans to grow organically, up from 63% in 2024 and 40% in 2023. Just 5% are considering mergers or acquisitions, compared with 10% last year and 13% in 2023. The biggest reasons for this shift are financial risk (53%) and difficulty finding the right partner (50%).

When asked what’s holding their firm back from achieving their business goals, the most cited barrier was the tough economic climate (37%).

Despite these headwinds, there are signs of resilience. Over half (58%) of lawyers at small and mid-sized firms reported revenue growth, up ten percentage points from last year.

“Firms are seeking full control over their operations, signalling a careful rebalancing rather than a race to scale,” said Tim Rayner, Small Law Market Lead at LexisNexis UK.

That same caution is shaping investment decisions. While tech spending has cooled slightly, 43% of firms still plan to invest soon, suggesting a move toward more deliberate, phased adoption. Legal recruitment is also on the rise, with 39% of firms planning to hire in the next 12 months.

Client expectations continue to rise. Four in five lawyers (80%) report increased pressure to respond faster, while 50% say clients now expect clear, upfront pricing. A third (33%) say clients are demanding more flexibility in how legal services are delivered.

AI is beginning to influence these decisions, with 39% of firms saying it has driven increased tech investment, particularly in legal research and document automation. However, data and analytics remain underused, and internal barriers such as limited time and resistance to change are slowing progress.

Commenting on the report, Rayner added:

“This year’s findings show that small firms aren’t standing still. They’re moving forward with purpose. Growth, investment and innovation are happening, not through radical change, but through smart, sustainable decisions that protect profit margins and deepen client relationships.”

These careful, incremental choices are proving to be the foundation for long-term success and stronger, more resilient client relationships.

Now in its thirteenth year, the Bellwether Report reveals a sector advancing with intent, favouring marginal gains over sweeping transformation.

About LexisNexis Legal & Professional

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New York, NY – May 8, 2025 – As part of its routine marketplace monitoring, BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division found certain claims for Amazentis SA’s Mitopure Cellular Nutrition supported but recommended other cellular performance and muscle function claims be modified or discontinued.

Mitopure Cellular Nutrition is a dietary supplement developed to counteract age-related decline in muscle and cellular health. In support of its claims, Amazentis submitted numerous studies on the impact of aging on muscle function as well as of exercise on muscle function in older populations.

The National Advertising Division (NAD) examined whether the studies demonstrate that Mitopure, when taken as directed, provides the claimed benefits.

Cellular Performance Claims

NAD found that the submitted studies are sufficiently reliable and provide a reasonable basis for the “Clinically proven to revitalize mitochondria” portion of the longer claim “Clinically proven to revitalize mitochondria & boost muscle function.”

However, regarding the claim, “Mitopure® is the first nutrient clinically-proven to trigger a crucial recycling process within our cells called mitophagy, preventing age-related cellular decline,” NAD noted that the evidence submitted was not a good fit for the challenged claims for several reasons and recommended that this claim be modified to remove the reference to “first.”

Muscle Function Claims

In support of the muscle function claims (“boost muscle function,” “Muscle strength increases by up to 12% in 16 weeks”), Amazentis relied on studies which, NAD found were not a good fit for the challenged claims.

NAD recommended that the claims “boost muscle function” and “Muscle strength increases by up to 12% in 16 weeks” be modified to reflect the results of the study, i.e., hamstring muscle in obese, sedentary middle-aged adults, and that the context of the advertising in which it appears should avoid conveying that the results reflect what slim or athletically-built adults can achieve.

NAD also found that the submitted studies did not support the claim “Muscle endurance increases by up to 15% after 8 weeks because the dose was twice the recommended dose” and recommended it be discontinued.

During the inquiry, Amazentis agreed to modify the challenged claim “Muscle strength increases by up to 21% in 16 weeks” to reflect the results of a submitted study. The voluntarily discontinued claim will be treated, for compliance purposes, as though NAD recommended it be discontinued.

In its advertiser statement, Amazentis stated that while it disagrees with elements of the NAD’s analysis, it “agrees to comply with the 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. 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.  

Recognition underscores LexisNexis’ commitment to delivering trusted, AI-powered business intelligence solutions.

New York, NY — May 6, 2025 — LexisNexis^® Legal & Professional, a leading global provider of AI^™ powered analytics and decision tools, is proud to announce that its Nexis+ AI^™ platform has been awarded Best Innovation in Generative AI at the 2025 AI TechAwards, powered by DevNetwork.

“Developer tools and technology are leading the way for software developers and engineers to build the global technology ecosystem. This win for LexisNexis showcases their leading role in the growth and innovation across the software industry,” said Jonathan Pasky, Executive Producer of DevNetwork, Producer of AI DevSummit and the 2025 AI TechAwards.

This prestigious accolade further underscores the transformative impact Nexis+ AI has oncorporate research and decision-making processes. Launched in July 2024, Nexis+ AI integrates advanced generative AI capabilities with a range of licensed news publications and corporate data sources. The platform empowers professionals to:

• Conduct rapid, conversational searches across trusted content.
• Summarize complex documents and extract key insights.
• Generate first-draft reports with cited sources.
• Analyze vast datasets to inform strategic decisions.

“We approached Nexis+ AI with the goal of delivering generative AI innovation that meets enterprise-grade standards for relevancy, security, and transparency, while protecting our publisher’s IP rights” said Snehit Cherian, Chief Technology Officer, Nexis Solutions. “This recognition reinforces that we’re delivering real value, and it motivates us to keep advancing what’s possible with AI.”

“Nexis+ AI was designed to meet the real-world needs of professionals who make high-stakes decisions every day,” said Dani McCormick, VP of Product at Nexis Solutions. “This award is a reflection of our team’s deep commitment to building AI tools that are intuitive, trusted, and integrated into the core of our users’ workflow.”

The 2025 AI TechAwards celebrate technical innovation, adoption and reception in the AI & Machine Learning industry and by the developer community. Award winners were selected across 20 categories from hundreds of nominees by the independent, expert-led DevNetwork Advisory Board, based on criteria such as technical innovation, industry recognition, and adoption by the developer,
engineering, and IT communities.

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New York, NY – May 5, 2025 – In a challenge brought by competitor Gruma Corporation, BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division recommended Olé Mexican Foods, Inc. discontinue challenged sodium content claims for its La Banderita brand Flour Tortilla Products.

Olé and Gruma manufacture and sell competing varieties of tortillas. At issue for the National Advertising Division (NAD) was whether Olé’s advertising understated the sodium content for its La Banderita brand Flour Tortilla Products.

As Olé did not provide any substantiation for the sodium content claims, NAD determined that the claims were not supported. Accordingly, NAD recommended that Olé discontinue any re-posting or restating of the unsupported sodium content claim and the sodium daily value declared in its advertising, including on its website, on Olé’s La Banderita store page on Amazon.com, and on any other third-party retailer websites.

During the inquiry, Olé agreed to permanently discontinue the claim “Sin Conservadores” and “Without Preservatives” on all La Casera Corn Products. NAD did not review the discontinued claim and will treat it, for compliance purposes, as though NAD recommended it be discontinued.

In its advertiser statement, Olé said it “respects the self-regulatory process and will comply with NAD’s recommendation.”

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.