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Court Rules in Favor of FTC, Orders Supplement Marketers to Pay Nearly $70 Million for Consumer Refunds
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A federal district court has ordered the marketers of two dietary supplements – "Supreme Greens" and "Coral Calcium" – who claimed the products would cure ailments ranging from cancer and Parkinson’s...
New Rule Prohibiting Unwanted "Robocalls" to Take Effect on September 1
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Beginning September 1, 2009, prerecorded commercial telemarketing calls to consumers – commonly known as robocalls – will be prohibited, unless the telemarketer has obtained permission in writing from...
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Direct Marketing Concepts, Inc., et al. (timeline item) - August 27, 2009
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August 26, 2009
FTC Settlement Bars Seller's Deceptive 'Biodegradable' Claims
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A retailer of rayon towels will be barred from making false claims that mislead consumers into thinking that its products are "biodegradable," under a proposed settlement with the Federal Trade...
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Dyna-E International, Inc., and George Wheeler, Dyna-E International, Inc., In the Matter of (timeline item) - August 26, 2009
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Agreement Containing Consent Order
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Part 3 Administrative Complaint
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Exhibit A
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August 25, 2009
Concurring Statement of Commissioner Harbour, In the Matter of Aspen Technology, Inc
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By
Pamela Jones Harbour, Former Commissioner
Matter Number
021 0153
Docket Number
9310
Weathering Hurricane Season
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As the hurricane season gets underway, it’s time to tap into your inner scout and "be prepared." Your preparation for weather extremes or other natural disasters of course involves securing your...
FTC Actions Stop Deceptive Schemes in "Operation Tele-PHONEY" Cases
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Four deceptive telemarketing operations targeted by the Federal Trade Commission have agreed to abandon the illegal tactics they allegedly used to scam consumers – such as charging for products that...
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9107-4021 Quebec, Inc. also d/b/a Med Provisions, et al. (timeline item) - August 25, 2009
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City West Advantage, Inc. also d/b/a Unified Services and James S. Slemboski (timeline item) - August 25, 2009
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