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Source One Publications, Inc. and Courtney Wiggs (timeline item) - September 14, 1999
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September 14, 1999
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Liberty Direct, Inc., Paul L. Wiggs, and David C. Furni (timeline item) - September 14, 1999
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September 13, 1999
Wire Manufacturer and its Distributor and a Cosmetics Co. Agree to Settle Charges of Making Misleading "Made in USA" Claims
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An electrode manufacturer and its distributor, both based in Connecticut, and a California-based cosmetics company have all agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they misrepresented...
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Workshop: Market Power and Consumer Protection Issues Involved with Encouraging Competition in the U.S. Electric Industry
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In recent years, states and the federal government have taken steps to encourage restructuring and competition in the electric industry, including the elimination of regulatory barriers. The intent of...
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Wire Works, Inc., and Electrodes, Inc. (timeline item) - September 13, 1999
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Physicians Formula Cosmetics, Inc. (timeline item) - September 13, 1999
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September 10, 1999
New Internet Scam Targeted by FTC
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What : Press Conference To Announce FTC's 100th Internet Case Tour The Lab Who : Jodie Bernstein, Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection Consumer Victim When : Wednesday, September 26, 1999 10:30 am...
September 9, 1999
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Self-Regulation in the Alcohol Industry: A Federal Trade Commission Report to Congress
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This report responds to a recent request from the Congressional Committees on Appropriations that the FTC examine the effectiveness of the alcohol industry's voluntary guidelines for advertising and...
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APPENDIX B: Alcohol Advertising Expenditures
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APPENDIX G: Alcohol Web Site Survey Form
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FTC Reports on Industry Efforts to Avoid Promoting Alcohol to Underage Consumers
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Although the alcohol industry generally complies with existing self-regulatory standards intended to prevent alcohol advertising that appeals to underage consumers, industry self-regulatory efforts...
September 7, 1999
Cross-Border Telemarketers Target Senior Citizens
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Cross-border telemarketers who used high pressure telemarketing techniques to convince U.S. consumers, many of whom are senior citizens, to invest in an international lottery scam have been ordered...
Octel Settles FTC Charges
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The Associated Octel Company Limited has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that its acquisition of Oboadler Company Limited could lessen competition and raise prices of lead antiknock...
Announced Action(s) for September 7, 1999
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Commission withdrawal of consent agreement and closure of the investigation : In the matter of Howard M. Meyers, the Commission has voted to withdraw a previously accepted consent agreement and close...
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Associated Octel Company Limited, The, In the Matter of (timeline item) - September 7, 1999
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September 2, 1999
FTC Obtains $800,000 Civil Penalty Against Telebrands Corporation for Alleged Violations of FTC Rule
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A federal district court has granted the Federal Trade Commission's request to modify a 1996 consent decree that prohibits Telebrands Corporation and its president, Ajit Khubani, from violating the...
Prolong Super Lubricants Settles FTC Charges
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Prolong Super Lubricants, Inc., marketer of one of the largest selling motor oil additives sold in the U. S., has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the firm made unsubstantiated...
September Workshop on Retail Competition in the U.S. Electric Industry Moved to Georgetown University Law Center
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Due to an unexpectedly large showing of public interest in its workshop: "Market Power and Consumer Protection Issues Involved with Encouraging Competition in the U.S. Electric Industry," the Federal...
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Telebrands Corp., et al. (timeline item) - September 2, 1999
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Stipulation Modifying Consent Decree
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Modified Consent Decree
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Reasons For Settlement
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Prolong Super Lubricants, Inc. (timeline item) - September 2, 1999
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Agreement Containing Consent Order
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Proposed Complaint
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Analysis to Aid Public Comment
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September 1, 1999
Fourth Wedding Gown Manufacturer Settles Care Labeling Charges; Agrees to Pay Civil Penalty
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The Federal Trade Commission today announced that Milady Bridals, Inc.-- a New York-based manufacturer of wedding gowns, bridesmaid gowns, and evening gowns -- has agreed to pay a $10,000 civil...
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