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July 21, 1998
FTC Tells House Subcommittee that Self-regulation Is the Preferred Method of Protecting Consumers' Online Privacy
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The Federal Trade Commission today told a House Subcommittee that the Commission is still hopeful that industry self-regulation will achieve adequate online privacy protections for consumers. Chairman...
Announced Action for July 21, 1998
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Petitions to reopen and modify or set aside orders: The FTC has received a petition from the following entity seeking changes in FTC orders. The FTC is seeking public comments on the newly-received...
Federal Register Notice
Meeting Act - In the Matter of Novartis Corporation, and Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., corporations
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July 20, 1998
Announced Actions for July 20, 1998
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Consent agreements given final approval: Following a public comment period, the Commission has made final a consent agreement with the following entity. The Commission action makes the consent order...
FTC Votes to Clarify Requirements of Appliance Labeling Rule for Bulk Packages of Lamp Products
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The Federal Trade Commission has voted to clarify the requirements of the Appliance Labeling Rule to permit manufacturers and others who distribute bulk cartons of incandescent light bulbs and compact...
FTC Tells House Subcommittee that Self-Regulation Is the Preferred Method of Protection Consumers' Online Privacy
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WHO: FTC Chairman Robert Pitofsky; Commissioner Sheila F. Anthony; Commissioner Mozelle W. Thompson; and Commissioner Orson Swindle WHAT: Congressional Testimony on Internet Privacy WHEN: 10 AM...
Two Wedding Gown Manufacturers Settle Care Labeling Charges; FTC Files Complaint Against Third Company
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Summer brides may want to check their wedding gowns for drycleaning instructions that may not comply with the Federal Trade Commission's Care Labeling Rule. On May 27, the FTC announced an...
South Lake Tahoe Lodging Association Settles FTC Charges That it Violated Antitrust Laws
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South Lake Tahoe Lodging Association ("SLTLA") has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it violated antitrust laws when its members agreed to stop posting price signs for motel rooms...
Case Timeline Item
Digital Equipment Corporation (timeline item) - July 20, 1998
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Complaint
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Decision & Order
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Intel Corporation, In the Matter of (1999) (timeline item) - July 20, 1998
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Order Denying Access to House Counsel
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Case Timeline Item
South Lake Tahoe Lodging Association (timeline item) - July 20, 1998
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July 17, 1998
FTC Staff Files Comment With Utah Public Service Commission
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The staff of the Federal Trade Commission has filed a comment with the Utah Public Service Commission about consumer protection issues related to electric utility restructuring in the state. The FTC...
Announced Action for July 17, 1998
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The Federal Trade Commission has updated its Rules of Practice to enable it to share information under agreements that comply with the International Antitrust Enforcement Assistance Act (IAEAA). The...
FTC Staff Files Comment With West Virginia Public Service Commission
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The staff of the Federal Trade Commission has filed a comment with the Public Service Commission of West Virginia about issues related to electric utility restructuring in the state. In addition, the...
July 16, 1998
FTC Enforcement Actions Continue to Target "Crammers"
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Consumer complaints about crammers -- companies that use deceptive and unfair tactics to cram charges on consumers' phone bills --- are rising rapidly, according to the Federal Trade Commission. In...
$50,000 in Uncashed Checks and Money Orders Returned to U.S. Consumers Who Sent Funds to Fraudulent Canadian Advance Fee Loan Operation
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The Federal Trade Commission and the British Columbia Ministry of Attorney General announced that starting today, uncashed checks and money orders totaling approximately $50,000 will be returned to...
Cracking The Code: FTC Charges Companies Illegally Cram Charges on Consumers Phone Bills: Consumer Victims Tell Their Stories at Press Conference
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WHAT: An increasing number of complaints about mystery charges on consumer telephone bills are piling up. Whether it's a one-time charge for a call to a dating service or a recurring monthly charge...
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