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Public Statement

The Influence of Violent Entertainment Material on Kids: What is to be Done?

Date

June 25, 1999

Two weeks ago, President Clinton asked the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice to conduct a study to determine whether firms in the movie, music recording and video game industries...

Advisory Opinions

Section 623(c): Liability of furnishers

Date

June 24, 1999

Advisory Opinions

Section 607(b): Reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy

Date

June 24, 1999

Public Statement

Prepared Statement of the Federal Trade Commission Concerning H.R. 1304 the "Quality Health-Care Coalition Act of 1999"

Date

June 22, 1999

Mr. Chairman, the Federal Trade Commission thanks you and the members of the Committee for inviting us again this year to present the Commission's views on a proposed antitrust exemption to allow...

Cases and Proceedings

Stanley Works

Type of Action

Federal

Last Updated

June 10, 1999

FTC Matter/File Number

982 3570

Docket Number

C-3876

Jun08

Event

U.S. Perspectives on Consumer Protection in the Global Electronic Marketplace

June 8, 1999 | 12:00AM - June 9, 1999 | 12:00AM

The workshop explored various issues that online consumers confront as they buy goods or services from foreign businesses. These issues concern questions of what laws apply to direct, international...

Press Release

FTC Settlement with Federated Department Stores to Safeguard more than $8 Million Redress to Consumers

Date

May 28, 1999

The Federal Trade Commission has negotiated a settlement agreement with Federated Department Stores that would ensure the company makes full refunds, totaling up to $8 million or more, to consumers...

Press Release

Doan's Pills Must Run Corrective Advertising: FTC Ads Claiming Doan's Is Superior In Treating Back Pain Were Unsubstantiated

Date

May 27, 1999

The Federal Trade Commission has ordered the makers of Doan's Pills to run ads to correct misbeliefs resulting from their unsubstantiated claim that Doan's Pills are superior to other over-the-counter...

May20

Event

Workshop to Address Proposed Changes to FTC Pay-per-call Rule

May 20, 1999 | 12:00AM - May 21, 1999 | 12:00AM

The FTC published proposed amendments to the Pay-per-call Rule, including provisions to combat telephone bill "cramming" - inserting unauthorized charges on consumers' phone bills - and other abuses...

May14

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