Tag: Consumer Protection

Commission approval of amended complaints – The Commission has authorized the staff to file an amended complaint in the ongoing litigation against Data Business Solutions Inc., also doing business as...

The Federal Trade Commission will announce a multi-million dollar consumer redress settlement against the maker of a well known natural remedy. WHO: Lydia Parnes, Director, Bureau of Consumer...

The marketers of a line of dietary supplements have agreed to pay $2.5 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that claims about their oregano oil and capsules were false and...

Have you received an unsolicited e-mail or phone call from someone who claims to represent your local election board or civic group and asks for your Social Security or credit card number to confirm...

Commission approval of final consent orders – Following a public comment period, the Commission has approved the issuance of a final consent order and authorized the staff to respond to the commenters...

The Federal Trade Commission has created an information line for customers who purchased debt-consolidation services from Express Consolidation, Inc., Randall L. Leshin, and Debt Management Counseling...

The Federal Trade Commission today announced the results of a study on food marketing to children and adolescents. The report, Marketing Food to Children and Adolescents: A Review of Industry...

The Federal Trade Commission will release a report examining industry expenditures in marketing food and beverages to children and adolescents. WHO: Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Lydia...

Commission approval of Federal Register notice – The Commission has approved a Federal Register notice announcing a one-month extension of the public comment period related to its proposal to rescind...

Commission denial of petition from jewelry industry trade associations - The Commission has denied a petition submitted by the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) and 10 other jewelry industry trade...

The Federal Trade Commission and the California Office of Privacy Protection will co-host a half-day public workshop in Los Angeles on Wednesday, August 13, 2008, on how businesses can secure personal...