- Media Advisory: May 18, 2012
FTC Announces Final Agenda and Panelists for Workshop about Advertising and Privacy Disclosures in Online and Mobile MediaThe Federal Trade Commission will host a one-day public workshop on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 to consider the need for new guidance concerning advertising and privacy disclosures in today’s online and mobile environments.
- For Your Information: May 18, 2012
FTC Approves Final Orders Settling Charges that Window Marketers Made Deceptive Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings ClaimsFollowing a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved final orders settling charges that five companies that make and sell replacement windows made deceptive energy efficiency and cost savings claims.
- For Release: May 16, 2012
Skechers Will Pay $40 Million to Settle FTC Charges That It Deceived Consumers with Ads for "Toning Shoes"Consumers Who Bought Shape-ups, Other Toning Shoes Will Be Eligible for Refunds
- Media Advisory: May 15, 2012
FTC Announces Action Against Major Marketer of Consumer GoodsAlleges Overhyped Advertising Claims; Consumers to Receive Millions in Refunds in Settlement
- For Release: May 15, 2012
Debt Collectors Settle with FTC, Agree to Stop Deceiving and Abusing ConsumersConsumers Were Subjected to Collection Efforts for Magazine Subscription Debts They Did Not Owe, FTC Alleges
- For Your Information: May 15, 2012
FTC Approves Final Settlement with CVS CaremarkFollowing a public comment period, the FTC has accepted as final an order with CVS Caremark settling charges that it misrepresented the prices of certain Medicare Part D prescription drugs, including drugs used to treat breast cancer symptoms and epilepsy, at CVS and Walgreens pharmacies.