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New Hope Property, LLC, also d/b/a New Hope Modifications LLC, et al., FTC
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
092 3068
Jun15
How Will Journalism Survive the Internet Age?
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The Federal Trade Commission held a series of workshops to explore how the Internet has affected journalism. The event was free and open to the public. The workshop assembled representatives from...
Court Puts Brakes on Company That Deceptively Pitched Extended Auto Warranties
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At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a federal court has halted a Florida-based telemarketing operation that the FTC alleged was deceptively promoting so-called “extended auto warranties” to...
At FTC's Request, Court Halts Massive Robocall Operation
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The Federal Trade Commission’s work to stop deceptive pre-recorded “robocalls” took another step forward today as a federal court halted a major telemarketing operation that made millions of illegal...
FTC Urges Consumers to Watch Out for Scams Related to Gulf Oil Spill
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As the nation follows news of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, so do scammers. The Federal Trade Commission issued an alert urging consumers and businesses to watch out for con artists trying to...
FTC Approves Final Settlement Order with Dave & Busters; FTC Rejects COPPA Safe Harbor Application
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FTC Approves Final Settlement Order with Dave & Busters Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final settlement order with entertainment operation Dave &...
Dave & Buster's, Inc.,In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
082 3153
FTC Distributes Refunds to Consumers Who Bought Unproven Cold and Flu Remedies from Rite Aid Corporation
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The Federal Trade Commission distributed more than 2,335 refund checks today to consumers who purchased “Rite Aid Germ Defense” tablets and lozenges believing that they would prevent and treat colds...
Countrywide Will Pay $108 Million for Overcharging Struggling Homeowners; Loan Servicer Inflated Fees, Mishandled Loans of Borrowers in Bankruptcy
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Two Countrywide mortgage servicing companies will pay $108 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they collected excessive fees from cash-strapped borrowers who were struggling to...
Kellogg Company, In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
082 3145
Jun02
Protecting Kids' Privacy Online: Reviewing the COPPA Rule
The FTC hosted a public roundtable to explore whether to update the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule. The Rule was enacted in 2000 and requires Web site operators to obtain parental consent...
Spyware Seller Settles FTC Charges; Order Bars Marketing of Keylogger Software for Illegal Uses
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The Federal Trade Commission has put the brakes on the business practices of an operation that was selling spyware and showing customers how to remotely install it on other people’s computers without...
CyberSpy Software, LLC and Trace R. Spence
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
082 3160
Tips for Tomorrow's Savvy Consumers
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With the graduation season in full swing, and students preparing to take on their new role as adults in the marketplace, the FTC has a series of tips to help them become smarter consumers. In How to...
Daniel Chapter One, and James Feijo individually and as an officer of Daniel Chapter One, In the Matter of
There is a related federal proceeding.
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
082-3085
Docket Number
9329
FTC Extends Enforcement Deadline for Identity Theft Red Flags Rule
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At the request of several Members of Congress, the Federal Trade Commission is further delaying enforcement of the “Red Flags” Rule through December 31, 2010, while Congress considers legislation that...
FTC Seeks Comments on Proposed Orders Requiring Food-and-Beverage Industry to Produce Information about Marketing to Kids
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The Federal Trade Commission is seeking comments on a proposal to compel information from major food and beverage manufacturers, distributors, and marketers, as well as quick-service restaurant...
FTC Submits Statement to Congress on Deceptive Marketing of Dietary Supplements
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The Federal Trade Commission submitted a statement today to the U.S. Senate describing the agency’s work to protect consumers from false or misleading claims about dietary supplements. This work...
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