Media Advisory: January 31, 2003 FTC Commissioner Orson Swindle to Speak at Internet Security Alliance Event
On Thursday, February 6, 2003, FTC Commissioner Orson Swindle will participate in a press conference at which the Internet Security Alliance will announce the release of new information security consumer guidelines.
Statement of M. Sean Royall, Deputy Director, FTC Bureau of Competition and Trial Counsel in the Matter of Rambus Incorporated, January 29, 2003
The Federal Circuit today, in a split decision, ruled on an appeal in a private suit involving Rambus and one other private party, Infineon Technologies AG. That suit involved claims of fraud against Rambus brought under Virginia state law.
For Your Information: January 29, 2003 Announced Action for January 29, 2003
Filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania regarding the pending patent litigation between SmithKline Beecham (now known as GlaxoSmithKline or GSK) and Apotex Corporation, Apotex, Inc. and Torpharm Inc. (Apotex) concerning GSK's antidepressant drug product, Paxil.
For Your Information: January 29, 2003 Announced Action for January 29, 2003
Approved the issuance of a final consent order in the matter concerning the National Research Center for College & University Admissions, et al., & American Student List, Inc.
For Release: January 28, 2003
FTC/DOJ Hearings to Focus on Health Care And Competition Law and Policy
The Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice today announced that their joint hearings on "Health Care and Competition Law and Policy" will begin with three days of hearings on February 26-28, 2003.
January 27, 2003
For Release: January 27, 2003
Swiss Company Charged by FTC with Making Unsubstantiated Health Claims
The Federal Trade Commission has charged a Switzerland-based company and its U.S. counterpart with making numerous unsubstantiated efficacy claims for a variety of dietary supplements and devices that they sell on the Internet.
January 24, 2003
For Your Information: January 24, 2003 Announced Action for January 24, 2003
The Commission has authorized the staff to appeal the district court’s adverse decision in its lawsuit against Steve Garvey, et al.
For Release: January 22, 2003
Developer of Purported Breast Enhancement Product Settles FTC Charges
J. Michael Ernest, Ph.D., developer of a so-called breast enhancement product marketed as "The Isis System," has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that he made deceptive statements in his endorsements of the product.
For Your Information: January 21, 2003 Applications for Approval of Proposed Agreements and Divestitures
The Commission has received an application from RHI AG (RHI), that relates to a December 30, 1999 agreement and consent order with the FTC concerning its acquisition of Global Industrial Technologies.
January 17, 2003
Media Advisory: January 17, 2003 FTC to Announce 2002 Top 10 Consumer Fraud Complaint Categories Press conference to announce the Federal Trade Commission’s annual Consumer Sentinel State Trends Report, which includes the top 10 fraud complaint categories, fraud and identity theft complaint trends, and detailed information about fraud and identity theft complaints for each state.
For Your Information: January 17, 2003 Announced Action for January 17, 2003
The Commission has approved the publication of a Federal Register notice re: Section 8 of the Clayton Act; approval of the publication of a Federal Register notice regarding a petition submitted by the Dow Chemical Company; approval of an application from Solvay S.A. concerning Solvay’s recent acquisition of Ausimont S.p.A.; approval of the issuance of a final consent order in the matter concerning the National Academy of Arbitrators.
For Release: January 17, 2003
FTC Charges Telemarketing Network with Selling Bogus Advance-Fee Credit Card Packages
The Federal Trade Commission has filed charges against seven corporations and nine individuals, the Assail Telemarketing Network, for engaging in deceptive and unfair activities in the marketing of advance-fee credit card packages under the names Advantage Capital, Capital First, and Premier One.
For Release: January 15, 2003
Bogus Business Opportunity Operators Settle FTC Charges
Defendants who used false earnings claims, shills, and other misleading representations to sell greeting card business ventures have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that their operation violated federal laws.
January 14, 2003
Media Advisory: January 14, 2003 FTC to Announce International Driver's License Scam
The Federal Trade Commission will hold a press conference on Thursday, January 16, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. E.S.T. to announce action taken against the deceptive marketing of false international driver's permits over the Internet and through spam.
Media Advisory: January 14, 2003 LA FTC ANUNCIA UNA ESTAFA SOBRE LICENCIAS INTERNACIONALES PARA CONDUCIR
La Comisión Federal de Comercio (Federal Trade Commission, FTC) realizará una conferencia de prensa el jueves 16 de enero de 2003 a las 11:00 a.m. E.S.T. para anunciar la acción tomada contra la comercialización engañosa de permisos internacionales para conducir falsos en el Internet y a través de mensajes de correo electrónico masivos no solicitados (spam).
For Your Information: January 14, 2003 Announced Action for January 14, 2003
Approved a proposed application from ConocoPhillips concerning the recent merger of Conoco Inc. and Phillips Petroleum Company
For Release: January 13, 2003
FTC Offers Important Loan Information
Revised Alert Urges Consumers to Consider Their Options Carefully Before Using Their Homes as Loan Collateral
January 10, 2003
For Your Information: January 10, 2003 Announced Actions for January 10, 2003
Approved a proposed divestiture in the matter concerning Bayer AG's acquisition of Aventis CropSciences Holding S.A.; authorized the filing of an amended complaint in the matter currently pending against Turnkey Vending, Inc.
January 8, 2003
For Release: January 8, 2003
FTC Chairman Briefs House Committee on Energy and Commerce about the Telemarketing Sales Rule's "Do Not Call" Amendments
During testimony today before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Federal Trade Commission Chairman Timothy J. Muris provided an overview of the Telemarketing Sales Rule (the Rule or TSR) amendment process, discussion of the "Do Not Call" provisions, and an examination of the agency's request for Congressional approval to fund the operation of the "Do Not Call" registry and its related functions through offsetting fee collections.
For Release: January 8, 2003
FTC Launches New Web Site on Cross-Border Fraud
Cross-border fraud is a serious problem, and it appears to be growing. Consumers in the U.S. and abroad lose billions of dollars a year to telemarketers operating from "boiler rooms" across the border who pitch bogus products, services and investments.
January 7, 2003
For Your Information: January 7, 2003 Announced Action for January 7, 2003
Publication of Federal Register notice: The Commission has approved the publication of a Federal Register notice announcing the 2003 regulatory review of the rules and regulations under the FTC's Hobby Protection Act, the Tire Advertising and Labeling Guides, the Guides Concerning Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising, and the Statements of General Policy or Interpretations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA Commentary).
January 3, 2003
For Your Information: January 3, 2003 Announced Actions for January 3, 2003
Rreceived an application for proposed divestiture from MSC.Software Corporation (MSC), pursuant to a July 6, 2002 agreement and consent order with the FTC; sent a letter to the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) stating its views on the applicability of the Magnuson-Moss Tie-in Provision to certain types of used car warranties.
