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February 20, 1997
February 19, 1997
FTC Says Internet Scam Re-Routes "Surfers" to International Telephone Lines
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The Federal Trade Commission today said it has won a federal district court order shutting down an Internet scam which has just emerged but already has generated numerous complaints, many from parents...
Press Conference Statement of Jodie Bernstein, Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection
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Our purpose here today is to report that we have been successful in stopping one of the most insidious scams the Federal Trade Commission has ever seen. At our request, a federal district court judge...
Defendant in Credit Repair Case Agrees To Settle FTC's Charges
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Brian W. Cutright has agreed to settle charges the Federal Trade Commission brought against him in connection with his role in the now-defunct National Credit Foundation, Inc. ("National"), a credit...
"Credit Repair" Telemarketer Settles FTC Charges
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A California telemarketer has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that claims about his "credit repair" capability were false and that he violated the FTC's Telemarketing Sales Rule...
February 18, 1997
Company Settles FTC Charges: Ads for Coppertone Kids Sunblock Were Deceptive
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Schering-Plough Healthcare Products, Inc., the marketer of Coppertone Kids sunscreens for children, has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that ads for its Coppertone Kids 6-Hour...
Announced Actions for February 18, 1997
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Applications for approval of transactions: The FTC has received an application for approval of a transaction from the following. The FTC is seeking public comments on the application for 30 days...
February 14, 1997
Announced Actions for February 14, 1997
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The Federal Trade Commission today announced the following actions: Commission action regarding applications for approval: Following public comment periods the Commission has ruled on applications for...
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California Suncare, Inc. and Donald J. Christal., In the Matter of (timeline item) - February 14, 1997
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Complaint
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Phaseout of America Inc. and Products & Patents, Ltd., In the Matter of (timeline item) - February 14, 1997
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Complaint
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Decision & Order
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February 13, 1997
Public Statement
Thoughts on 'Leveling the Playing Field' in Health Care Markets
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INTRODUCTION I appreciate the opportunity to speak to you today about an idea that we frequently hear raised in discussions about health care markets: the concept of "leveling the playing field." The...
Public Statement
Overview of the Advisory Opinion Process at the Federal Trade Commission
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The views presented are those of author and do not necessarily represent those of the Bureau of Competition, or any individual Commissioner. The Commission's Rules are found at 16 C.F.R .§ 1.1...
Figgie International To Pay $150,000 Civil Penalty To Settle Federal Charges
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Harry E. Figgie, Jr. and Figgie International Inc., have agreed to pay a $150,000 civil penalty to settle federal charges that they failed to notify the nation's two antitrust enforcement agencies...
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Figgie International Inc., et al. (timeline item) - February 13, 1997
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Final Judgment
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February 12, 1997
Public Statement
The Federal Trade Commission's Current Enforcement Policies with Emphasis on Actions Against Associations
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I. INTRODUCTION Thank you and good morning. I'm pleased to have the opportunity to address this distinguished gathering on some important antitrust issues concerning associations Before I continue, I...
Court Order Brings to a Close FTC Lawsuit Against Makers of "Helsinki Formula" for its Baldness Cure Claims
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The Federal Trade Commission has agreed to a final stipulated judgment and permanent injunction that brings to a close its pending lawsuit against Pantron I Corporation and its owner, Hal Z. Lederman...
"Senior Sentinel" Sweep Defendants Settle Charges; Will Provide Redress for Consumers
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Empress Corporation, a Las Vegas-based company doing business as American Publishers Exchange ("APX"), and its president Scott Cooke, have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges announced...
February 11, 1997
Splitfire Settles FTC Charges: Economy, Efficiency Claims are Deceptive
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In the latest in a series of FTC cases targeting deceptive ads for products that promise to improve automobile performance and economy, SplitFire, Inc., has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission...
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