1.   But the more general concern is that consumers could be misled by investment advertisements, or simply fail to understand them.

2.   Both companies deny they tried to mislead consumers.

3.   Abbott Laboratories agreed to settle charges that national advertisements for its drink Ensure misled consumers with claims that doctors recommend the drink as a replacement for a well-balanced meal.

4.   But, he said, the industry is being tainted by a few lenders that mislead consumers and stretch or break the law.

5.   Class-action lawsuits have been filed in New York and Florida contending that processed foods with little nutritional value have misled consumers.

6.   Constitutional free-speech protections limit government regulation of telemarketers, as long as they do not mislead consumers.

7.   Critics say such groups can mislead consumers by failing to disclose their financial interests in the issues they present.

8.   Critics say this arrangement could mislead consumers.

9.   Despite actions by the commission, senators say, aggressive telemarketers have continued to mislead consumers, changing their phone service without their permission.

10.   He said the six companies, while not admitting that they misled consumers, agreed to stop using the label on products identified by the FTC.