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May 30, 1996
May 29, 1996
FTC Halts Internet Pyramid Scheme
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In its 12th and largest law enforcement action against fraud on the Internet, the Federal Trade Commission has obtained a federal court order temporarily halting a pyramid scheme advertised on the...
Announced Action for May 29, 1996
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The Federal Trade Commission today announced the following action. The FTC staff contact is Dan Ducore, 202-326-2526. Commission action regarding petitions to reopen and modify FTC orders: Following a...
May 24, 1996
Announced Action for May 24, 1996
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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 orders binding...
May 23, 1996
FTC Targets Invention Promotion Firm
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The Federal Trade Commission has won a federal district court order temporarily halting a deceptive invention promotion telemarketing scheme run by Global Patent Research Services, Inc. The president...
Defendant in FTC Case Charging Deceptive Telemarketing of Medical Equipment Agrees To Settle
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Motion Medical, Inc., based in Blacklick, Ohio, and company president Anton Albert Wood have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges stemming from their role in an allegedly deceptive scheme...
May 22, 1996
FTC Repeals Its Leather Belt Rule
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The Federal Trade Commission has repealed its Leather Belt Rule, based on plans to replace the rule and other FTC regulations pertaining to individual leather products with consolidated guidelines for...
FTC: Toys "R" Us Doesn't Play Fair
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The Federal Trade Commission charged today that Toys “R” Us, the nation’s largest toy retailer, has used its power to keep toy prices higher and reduce toy outlet choices for consumers. The FTC...
Federal Register Notice
Trade Regulation Rule on Misbranding and Deception as to Leather Content of Waist Belts - 16 CFR Part 405
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Case Timeline Item
Toys "R" Us, In the Matter of (timeline item) - May 22, 1996
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Administrative Complaint
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May 21, 1996
FTC Updates Guides for Advertising of Jewelry
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The Federal Trade Commission has updated its Guides for the Jewelry Industry, which are voluntarily and extensively followed by jewelry and gemstone marketers in advertising their products to...
Court Halts Alleged Prize Promotion Solicitation Scam Following FTC Charges
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A federal district court has ordered a temporary halt to the allegedly deceptive prize-promotion solicitation scheme run by Silver State Western Publishing, Inc., doing business as Prime Time...
Federal Register Notice
West Point-Pepperell, Inc.; Prohibited Trade Practices and Affirmative Corrective Actions
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Federal Register Notice
Safe Brands Corporation, et al.; Prohibited Trade Practices, and Affirmative Corrective Actions
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Federal Register Notice
Blenheim Expositions, Inc.; Prohibited Trade Practices, and Affirmative Corrective Actions
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Federal Register Notice
The Stop & Shop Companies, Inc., et al.; Prohibited Trade Practices, and Affirmative Corrective Actions
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Federal Register Notice
Atlas Supply Company; Prohibited Trade Practices and Affirmative Corrective Actions
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