Opinion 97-5
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Discusses under what circumstances funeral providers may offer discounts for casket purchases.
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Opinion 97-5
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FTC, 50 States Announce "OPERATION FALSE ALARM"
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The Federal Trade Commission and 50 state Attorneys General, Secretaries of State and other state charities regulators today announced, "OPERATION FALSE ALARM," an unprecedented attack against "badge...
Office Supply Telemarketer Settles FTC Charges
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A New Jersey telemarketer who allegedly bilked businesses and not-for-profits ranging from small retirement homes to The Chicago Symphony Orchestra by sending them unordered merchandise, billing them...
Press Availability on New Federal Credit Repair Law; Agency to Announce Results of “Credit Repair Web Surfing”
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The Federal Trade Commission will provide a press availability on Tuesday, April 1st, the effective date for a new federal law, which provides consumers with better protection from fraudulent credit...
Opinion 97-4
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Discusses Funeral Rule's requirements for itemization of charges, disclosure of service charges, and whether a private right of action exists under the Rule.
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Opinion 97-4
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Opinion 97-3
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Discusses whether alternative General Price Lists can be used for certain groups; whether funeral providers may charge translator fees; and whether the General Price List must be in English.
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Opinion 97-3
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FTC Staff Works with Credit Counseling Agencies
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A new policy hammered out by the National Foundation for Consumer Credit (NFCC) with guidance from staff of the Federal Trade Commission will ensure that financially-troubled consumers who seek help...
International Association of Conference Interpreters, a/k/a Association Internationale des Interprtes de Conference, and United States Region of the International Association of Conference Interpreters, In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
Docket Number
9270
FTC Conducts Review of 900-Number Rule
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The Federal Trade Commission is conducting a review of its 900-Number Rule to determine whether it has been effective in curbing abuses associated with 900-number services. The Commission also is...
Opinion 97-3
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Discusses the circumstances under which, in providing earnings information to loan processing officials at lending institutions to assist prospective franchisees in obtaining loans, franchisors may...
Internet Pyramid Operators, Fortuna Alliance, Could Return over $5 Million to Consumers
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Consumers who lost money investing in an illegal pyramid scheme on the Internet will recover their funds, under a settlement obtained by the Federal Trade Commission and the scheme’s promoters, and...
California Suncare, Inc. and Donald J. Christal., In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
942 3218
Docket Number
C-3715
Court Order Brings to a Close FTC Lawsuit Against Makers of "Helsinki Formula" for its Baldness Cure Claims
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The Federal Trade Commission has agreed to a final stipulated judgment and permanent injunction that brings to a close its pending lawsuit against Pantron I Corporation and its owner, Hal Z. Lederman...
Opinion 97-1
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Applicability of the fractional franchise exemption to a rehabilitative services franchise licensed to two types of medical providers.
Opinion 97-2
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Discusses the conditions under which disclosures required by the Franchise Rule may be provided to prospective franchisees on a computer diskette.
Announced Actions for January 28, 1997
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Consent agreements given final approval: Following a public comment period on each, the Commission has made final consent agreements with the following entities. The Commission action makes the...
Computer Business Services, Inc., et al., In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
942 3311
Docket Number
C-3705
Opinion 97-2
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Advises that the funeral rule does not permit a funeral provider to require a family’spresence for delivery of a casket purchased from a third-party casket seller.
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Opinion 97-2
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Opinion 97-1
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Opines that funeral provider’s refusal to accept delivery of a casket purchased from a third-party casket seller would violate the funeral rule.
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Opinion 97-1
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