- For Release: May 13, 2008
FTC and Virginia AG File Complaint in Federal Court Seeking to Block Inova Health System Foundation’s Acquisition of Prince William Health SystemFTC and State Seek Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction
- For Release: May 13, 2008
Pair Ordered to Pay $49 Million for Cross-Border Telemarketing FraudAt the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a federal judge has ordered two persons to pay more than $49 million for their role in a Canada-based scheme that duped American businesses into paying for business directories and listings they did not order.
- For Release: May 12, 2008
FTC to Host Town Hall Meeting to Explore Contactless Payment The Federal Trade Commission and the Technology Law and Public Policy clinic at the University of Washington Law School will host a one-day Town Hall meeting to explore emerging uses of contactless payment devices and their implications for consumer protection policy.
- For Release: May 12, 2008
FTC Approves New Rule Provision Under The CAN-SPAM ActThe Federal Trade Commission has approved four new rule provisions under the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003 (CAN-SPAM or the Act).
- For Release: May 9, 2008
FTC and Virginia Attorney General Seek to Block Inova Health System Foundation’s Acquisition of Prince William Health SystemTransaction Would Reduce Competition and Result in Higher Health Care Prices in Northern Virginia
- For Your Information: May 9, 2008
FTC Designates Commissioner J. Thomas Rosch as ALJ in Case Challenging Inova Health System Foundation’s Acquisition of Prince William Health System, Inc. The Federal Trade Commission has designated Commissioner J. Thomas Rosch as the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) in the administrative trial on the merits challenging the proposed acquisition by Inova Health System Foundation of Prince William Health System, Inc.
- For Your Information: May 9, 2008
FTC Warns Consumers About Potential Charity ScamsThe Federal Trade Commission is urging consumers to be cautious of potential charity scams in connection with the devastating cyclone in Myanmar.