For Your Information: January 31, 2005 Announced Action for January 31, 2005 The Commission has submitted comments to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) concerning a new GAO report evaluating the implementation and success of the National Do Not Call Registry.
For Release: January 27, 2005 FTC Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Mexican Consumer Protection Body The Federal Trade Commission and Mexico's consumer protection agency, the Procuradurķa Federal del Consumidor (Profeco), today signed a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote enhanced cooperation in the fight against cross-border fraud.
Media Advisory : January 25, 2005 Dallas Consumer Agencies Host Consumer Outreach Forum to Address Fraud Directed at Hispanics FTC To Announce Two Law Enforcement Actions The Federal Trade Commission’s Southwest Region - Dallas and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service will host a press conference on THURSDAY, January 27, 2005, at 12:30 p.m. CST to highlight a one-day conference of law enforcement and community groups to combat fraud directed at Hispanics.
For Your Information: January 25, 2005 Announced Actions for January 25, 2005
The Commission, by a vote of 5-0, has authorized publication of a Federal Register notice announcing the revised thresholds for the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 required by the 2000 amendments to Section 7A of the Clayton Act. The Commission, by a vote of 5-0, has authorized publication of a notice of final rulemaking amending the premerger notification rules to reflect adjustment and publication of reporting thresholds as required by the 2000 amendments to Section 7A of the Clayton Act.
For Your Information: January 21, 2005 Announced Actions for January 21, 2005
The Commission has approved a petition from BayerCropScience AG (BCS), requesting that the FTC amend the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) between BCS and BASF Aktiengesellschaft (BASF) to permit an exclusive license back to BCS for the agricultural use of the chemical insecticide active ingredient Fipronil.; The Commission has approved the publication of a Federal Register notice announcing changes in the two threshold figures that define when it is unlawful for an individual to serve as an officer or director of two or more competing corporations.; Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. (Magellan) has filed a petition requesting the Commission’s approval of the proposed divestiture of certain assets recently acquired from Shell Oil Company (Shell).
January 19, 2005
For Release: January 19, 2005 FTC Obtains Preliminary Injunction Against Sellers of Real Estate Investment Training Program
A U.S. District Court Judge has found that the Federal Trade Commission has “demonstrated a likelihood of success on the merits” against two of the defendants named in the FTC’s action against two companies and two individuals selling an investment business opportunity.
For Your Information: January 14, 2005 Opening Remarks of Chairman Deborah Platt Majoras, Estimating the Price Effects of Mergers and Concentration in the Petroleum Industry: An Evaluation of Recent Learning, Washington, DC (January 14, 2005 – 9:00 AM)
For Your Information: January 14, 2005 Announced Actions for January 14, 2005 The Commission has approved a petition for proposed divestiture received from General Electric Company (GE) and related to the FTC decision and order regarding GE’s acquisition of InVision Technologies (InVision). The Commission has authorized staff to move to dismiss one defendant in the court matter currently pending against Call Center Express Corporation. Following a public comment period, the Commission has approved a final consent order in the matter concerning White Sands Health Care System, LLC.
January 12, 2005
For Release: January 12, 2005 FTC Seeks Comment on Proposed COPPA Rule Amendment
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a proposal to amend the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule to make permanent a temporary provision in the Rule allowing operators of Web sites and online services that collect personal information from children only for internal use to obtain verifiable parental consent via e-mail.
For Your Information: January 11, 2005 Announced Action for January 11, 2005 The Commission has approved the appointment of Quantic Regulatory Services, LLC (Quantic) as interim monitor in the matter concerning Cephalon, Inc.’s (Cephalon) acquisition of Cima Labs, Inc., and has approved an interim monitor agreement between Cephalon and Quantic.
For Your Information: January 7, 2005 Announced Actions for January 7, 2005
The Commission has approved the publication of a Federal Register notice announcing the regulatory review of two rules scheduled for 2005, as well as its revised 10-year schedule for reviewing rules and guides overall. The Commission has approved the issuance of a report prepared at the request of Congress, which is now on the FTC’s Web site as a link to this press release. Following a public comment period, the Commission has approved a final consent order in the matter concerning Sunbelt Lending Services, Inc.
For Release: January 5, 2005 FTC Alerts Consumers to Potential Charity Scams
In the aftermath of the tsunami, the Federal Trade Commission is urging consumers to be cautious of potential charity scams.
January 4, 2005
For Your Information: January 4, 2005 Announced Action for January 4, 2005
The FTC has granted approval for Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (Enterprise) and Dan L. Duncan to divest the Enterprise Propane Storage Interest in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to Enbridge Midcoast Energy, L.P., a wholly owned subsidiary of Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. (Enbridge).
