Tag: Bureau of Consumer Protection

The Federal Trade Commission released its fourth major study on alcohol industry compliance with self-regulatory guidelines , including those designed to address concerns about youth access to alcohol...

For many consumers in search of a bargain, outlet malls are the place to go. But did you know that merchandise sold at outlet stores can be manufactured exclusively for them, and may differ in quality...

U.S. District Judge Gloria M. Navarro handed the Federal Trade Commission a significant victory in its crackdown on deceptive payday lenders, affirming a magistrate judge’s finding that the defendants...

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final consent order settling charges that Down to Earth Designs, Inc. made deceptive environmental claims for its...

The Federal Trade Commission is hosting a seminar on alternative scoring products in Washington, D.C., on March 19, 2014, and invites webcast viewers to submit questions online. Staff will live-tweet...

The Federal Trade Commission has announced the agenda and panelists for its upcoming privacy seminar examining the scope and effects of alternative scoring products , which will take place March 19...

The Federal Trade Commission has issued final amendments to its Textile Labeling Rules, addressing fiber content and country-of-origin disclosures. The Rules implement the Textile Fiber Products...

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on rules under the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA) as part of its systematic review of all current FTC rules and guides . Enacted in 1966...

The Federal Trade Commission has charged an Arkansas auto dealer, Abernathy Motor Company , and its two principals, with failing to display a “Buyers Guide” on used vehicles offered for sale, as...

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a proposed safe harbor program that the Internet Keep Safe Coalition (iKeep Safe) has submitted for Commission approval under the agency’s...

At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a U.S. district court halted a debt collection operation that the agency charged with violating the Federal Trade Commission Act and the Fair Debt...

The Federal Trade Commission testified before Congress today on actions it has taken to help ensure that concussion protection claims made for football helmets and other sports equipment are truthful...

The Federal Trade Commission filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, arguing that a federal district court erroneously dismissed a consumer’s class action complaint...

The Federal Trade Commission, with the assistance of the U.S. Department of Justice, has settled a complaint against a Massachusetts-based home security company that illegally called millions of...

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final order settling charges that Aaron’s Inc. , a national rent-to-own retailer, knowingly played a direct and vital...

Investigators working undercover in nine states found that, in 30 of the 122 funeral homes they visited during 2013, the funeral homes failed to disclose pricing information to consumers as required...

Federal Trade Commission staff, in response to a request for public comment from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), submitted comments on March 7, 2014 on CMS’s proposed changes in...

Hiring decisions are among the most important choices for any employer, but the process can be complex. For the first time, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Equal Employment Opportunity...

The Federal Trade Commission has submitted its Fiscal Year 2015 budget request to Congress , including the FY 2015 Budget Overview Statement, and FY 2014 and FY 2015 Performance Plans required under...

As part of the Federal Trade Commission’s systematic review of all current FTC rules and guides , the agency is announcing a modified 10-year regulatory review schedule. To ensure that its rules and...