Announced Action for July 7, 2004
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Commission approval of publication of Federal Register notice: The Commission approved a notice supplementing its initial notice of proposed rulemaking for its proposed rule regarding Disposal of...
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Press availability
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What: Press availability to announce settlement of a case with an Internet retailer that pledged to keep customer information private, but changed its policy and sold its customer lists, including...
Consumer Protection Cops Join Forces to Fight Illegal Spam Six Agencies on Three Continents Will Leverage Law Enforcement Efforts
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Law enforcers from the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia announced today that they will join forces and share resources to fight illegal spam. A Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S...
Announced Action for July 02, 2004
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Petition to reopen and modify final decision and order: The Commission has received a petition to reopen and modify the final decision and order in the 2003 transaction concerning Nestle´ Holdings Inc...
FTC Obtains Preliminary Injunction Against Marketers of Bogus Cancer-Cure "Supreme Greens"
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The Federal Trade Commission has won a preliminary injunction against Donald Barrett, Direct Marketing Concepts, Inc. (DMC) and ITV Direct, Inc. (ITV), as part of the FTC's case alleging that...
FTC Close Investigation Into Merger of Victory Memorial Hospital and Provena St. Therese Medical Center
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The Federal Trade Commission has announced its decision to close its investigation into the consummated merger of two Waukegan, IL hospitals - Victory Memorial Hospital and Provena St. Therese Medical...
FTC Puts Halt to Fraudulent Do Not Call Service
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The Federal Trade Commission today announced a stipulated final court order effectively shutting down a scheme in which an Arizona-based company defrauded consumers nationwide by offering a $399...
FTC Issues Final Rule Implementing Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act
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The Federal Trade Commission has issued its final rule implementing the Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act. The Act, which was enacted on December 6, 2003, requires that contact lens prescribers...
Kentucky Association Engaged in Illegal Conspiracy to Fix Rates; Barred from Filing Collective Rate
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In an initial decision filed on June 21, 2004, and announced today, Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) D. Michael Chappell held that Kentucky Household Goods Carriers Association, Inc. (Kentucky...
FTC Notice on Implementation of the Standards Development Organization Advancement Act of 2004
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On June 22, 2004, President Bush signed into law H.R. 1086, which includes the Standards Development Organization Advancement Act of 2004 (the Act). This Act amends provisions of the National...
National Do Not Call Registry Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
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Registration Continues to Grow, Compliance Remains High Commemorating the one-year anniversary of the National Do Not Call Registry’s launch, the Federal Trade Commission today released updated Do Not...
Claims That "Biotape" Relieves Severe Pain Challenged by the FTC
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The Federal Trade Commission has charged that Smart Inventions, Inc., a California-based direct response TV company, and its Chief Operating Officer, Jon D. Nokes, made false and unsubstantiated...
Peer-to-Peer File-Sharing Risks Can Be Better Disclosed
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The Federal Trade Commission today told a Senate Subcommittee that, although peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing technology has benefits, it can create risks to consumers and some consumers may not be...
By Unanimous Vote, FTC Closes its Investigation Into Proposed Merger of RJR and Brown & Williamson
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By unanimous vote, the Federal Trade Commission today closed its investigation into the proposed merger of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc. (RJR) and British American Tobacco p.l.c.’s U.S...
The "Love Bug" Does Not Repel Mosquitos: FTC Challenges Claims for Ultrasonic Device
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Prince Lionheart, Inc., a manufacturer of baby products, and its president, Thomas E. McConnell, have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that they disseminated unsubstantiated...
FTC To Host Public Workshop on Radio Frequency Identification
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What: A public workshop to “explore the uses, efficiencies, and implications for consumers associated with radio frequency identification (RFID) technology.” Agenda: 8:30 - 8:45 a.m. Opening Remarks...
FTC and Colorado Bar Association Present Advertising Law Workshop in Denver
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Denver, CO – On July 22, the Federal Trade Commission, in association with the Colorado Bar Association, will hold a one day back-to-basics workshop on complying with truth-in-advertising standards...
Announced Action for June 18, 2004
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In comments provided today at the request of Michigan House Representative Gene DeRossett on Michigan House Bill 4757, commonly referred to as the “Petroleum Marketing Stabilization Act,” staff of the...
"Phishers" Settle Federal Trade Commission Charges
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Operators who used deceptive spam and copycat Web sites to con consumers into turning over confidential financial information have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that their scam...
FTC to Host Public Workshop on Radio Frequency Identification
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The Federal Trade Commission will hold a public workshop, “Radio Frequency Identification: Applications and Implications for Consumers,” on June 21, 2004, to “explore the uses, efficiencies, and...
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