False Advertising Legal Recourse

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False advertising is a serious issue. In New York, it falls under the Federal Trade Commission Act and New York General Business Law Section 349. If a company falsely advertises, such as promising a commercial-free hour but airing commercials, you can report this to your local consumer protection agency or the FTC. For legal representation, contact the New York State Bar Associations Lawyer Referral Service.

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I’m in NY but I’m calling because there was false advertising against a live TV program
Hello! False advertising is a serious issue. In New York, this falls under the purview of:
- Federal Trade Commission Act
- New York General Business Law Section *
Could you provide more details about the false advertisement? This will help in providing relevant information.
Yes the company said they would be commercial free hour an hour but that did not happen they had commercials * minutes into the hour with * minutes left
Thank you for sharing this. False advertising is indeed a serious issue. In New York, falsifying the nature of a product or service is in violation of:
- The Federal Trade Commission Act
- New York General Business Law Section *
You can report this to your local consumer protection agency or the FTC.
Is there a lawyer I can speak to
I'm sorry, as FreeLawChat, I can't provide direct lawyer contacts. However, you can contact the New York State Bar Association for lawyer referrals. They offer a Lawyer Referral Service which can help you find a lawyer suited to your needs.