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FTC Signs Memorandum of Understanding with China's Consumer Protection Agency

Date

June 12, 2007

The Federal Trade Commission and China’s consumer protection agency, the State Administration for Industry & Commerce (SAIC), today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote consumer...

Press Release

FTC Asks Court to Shut Down Illegal Pyramid Operation

Date

June 12, 2007

On June 6, 2007, the FTC filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against BurnLounge, Inc. The complaint charges that BurnLounge sold opportunities to...

Cases and Proceedings

Closing Letters

Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.

Date

June 5, 2007

Matter Number

062 3216

Closing Letter to Michael E. Burke, Esq., Counsel for Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. (295.9 KB)

Report

Improving Consumer Mortgage Disclosures: An Empirical Assessment of Current and Prototype Disclosure Forms: A Bureau of Economics Staff Report

Date

June 1, 2007

This study presents the results of 36 in-depth interviews with recent mortgage customers, and quantitative consumer testing with over 800 mortgage customers, that examined how consumers search for...

Executive Summary of the Report (116.74 KB)

Text of the Report (3.09 MB)

Sample Prototype Disclosure Form (259.39 KB)

Sample Current Disclosure Forms (1.31 MB)

Rules

Franchise Rule

Rule Updated Date

May 30, 2007

The Franchise Rule gives prospective purchasers of franchises the material information they need in order to weigh the risks and benefits of such an investment. The Rule requires franchisors to...

Franchise Rule: 16 CFR Parts 436 and 437 (898.81 KB)

Text of Rule

Cases and Proceedings

Debt Solutions, Inc., also d/b/a DSI Financial, Inc.; et al.

Type of Action

Federal

Last Updated

May 23, 2007

FTC Matter/File Number

052 3002

Cases and Proceedings

FMFG, Inc. also d/b/a American Adjustable Beds, Tranquility Adjustable Beds, and California Sleep Research., U.S.

Type of Action

Federal

Last Updated

May 22, 2007

FTC Matter/File Number

0423155

Apr27

Event

The Rebate Debate

April 27, 2007 | 12:00AM

The FTC hosted a public workshop that gathered consumer advocates, government officials, business people, and other parties involved in the rebate process. The workshop provided an opportunity to...

Report

Combating Identity Theft: A Strategic Plan

Date

April 23, 2007

Strategic Plan (3.21 MB)

Volume II: Supplemental Information (999.66 KB)

Apr23

Event

Proof Positive: New Directions for ID Authentication

April 23, 2007 | 12:00AM - April 24, 2007 | 12:00AM

The FTC hosted a public workshop to explore the role of authentication processes in preventing identity theft. The workshop provided a forum for discussion among public sector, private sector, and...

Press Release

The President's Identity Theft Task Force Releases Comprehensive Strategic Plan to Combat Identity Theft

Date

April 23, 2007

(202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WWW.USDOJ.GOV WASHINGTON - Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales and Federal Trade Commission Chairman Deborah Platt Majoras today announced the completion of the...

Press Release

Sweepstakes Promoters Will Pay $1.4 Million To Settle FTC Charges

Date

April 23, 2007

A sweepstakes operation that enticed consumers to send money in order to win cash prizes has agreed to pay almost $1.4 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it violated federal laws...

Apr20

Event

Conference on Behavioral Economics and Consumer Policy

April 20, 2007 | 12:00AM

The FTC's Bureau of Economics sponsored a conference to explore research into how consumer behavior should influence consumer protection policy. The event brought together economists and other...

Advisory Opinions

Opinion 07-1

Date

April 5, 2007

Discusses the application of the Telemarketing Sales Rule to a proposed business plan involving the sale of automobile service contracts.

Opinion 07-1 (145.35 KB)

Press Release

Commission Approves Final Consent Order in Matter of Guidance Software

Date

April 3, 2007

Commission approval of final consent order: Following a public comment period, the Commission has approved the issuance of a final consent order and letter to the one commenter of record in the matter...

Press Release

National Restaurant Company Settles FTC Charges for Deceptive Gift Card Sales

Date

April 3, 2007

Darden Restaurants Inc., which owns restaurant chains Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Smokey Bones, and Bahama Breeze, has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it engaged in deceptive...

Cases and Proceedings

Guidance Software, Inc., In the Matter of

Type of Action

Administrative

Last Updated

April 3, 2007

FTC Matter/File Number

062 3057

Report

Rotational Health Warnings for Cigarettes (December 2006 – April 2007)

Date

April 1, 2007

Rotational Health Warnings for Cigarettes (December 2006 – April 2007) (269.69 KB)

Report

Marketing Violent Entertainment to Children: A Fifth Follow-Up Review of Industry Practices in the Motion Picture, Music Recording & Electronic Game Industries: A Federal Trade Commission Report to Congress

Date

April 1, 2007

Text of the Commission Report (1.44 MB)

Advisory Opinions

Opinion 07-1

Date

March 30, 2007

Addresses whether a franchisor may distribute disclosure documents in a foreign language.

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