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FTC Obtains $2.2 Million Judgment against Supplement Marketer that Made Phony Claims for Treating and Preventing Diabetes
A federal court has ordered marketers of bogus diabetes remedies to pay for violating Section 5 of the FTC Act.
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FTC Announces Agenda, Panelists for Alternative Scoring Seminar
The Federal Trade Commission has announced the agenda and panelists for its upcoming privacy seminar examining the scope and effects of alternative scoring products , which will take place March 19 from 10 a.m. to noon. The seminar, which is part of the FTC’s spring privacy series, will take a...
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FTC Issues Changes to Textile Labeling Rules
The Federal Trade Commission has issued final amendments to its Textile Labeling Rules, addressing fiber content and country-of-origin disclosures. The Rules implement the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act, which requires that certain textiles sold in the United States carry labels...
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FTC Seeks Comment on Fair Packaging and Labeling Act Rules
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on rules under the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA) as part of its systematic review of all current FTC rules and guides . Enacted in 1966, the FPLA requires that certain products carry labels identifying the contents, source, item...
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FTC Charges Arkansas Car Dealer with Not Displaying ‘Buyers Guides’
The Federal Trade Commission has charged an Arkansas auto dealer, Abernathy Motor Company , and its two principals, with failing to display a “Buyers Guide” on used vehicles offered for sale, as required by the FTC’s Used Car Rule. Each violation could result in a civil penalty of up to $16,000. “...
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Mar
19
District Of Columbia
Spring Privacy Series: Alternative Scoring Products
Many data brokers offer companies scores to predict trends and the behavior of their customers. Companies are using predictive scores for a variety of purposes, ranging from identity verification and fraud prevention to marketing and advertising.
Mar
20
District Of Columbia
Examining Health Care Competition
The Federal Trade Commission will hold a public workshop, “Examining Health Care Competition,” on March 20-21, 2014, to study certain activities and trends that may affect competition in the evolving health care industry. The workshop will explore current developments related to...
Mar
28
District Of Columbia
Care Labeling Rule - An FTC Roundtable
The roundtable, which is free and open to the public, will examine the Commission’s proposed amendments to the Rule set forth in its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) published on September 20, 2012.Past Events
Mar
12
Kids' Privacy Twitter Chat
The ever-changing ways kids interact online has made it difficult for parents to keep pace with the latest ways to keep them safe and secure online. The National Cyber Security Alliance’s next #ChatDPD will answer some of the most common questions and offer resources to help parents...
Mar
6
NCPW Resource Fair on the Hill
NCPW Resource Fair on the Hill-Thursday, March 6, 9:30-Noon EST – Rayburn Foyer, Capitol Hill Each year, National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) partners highlight consumer education resources that members of Congress and their staffers can share with constituents; this event is now...
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