FOR RELEASE: JUNE 30, 1995 SMI/USA, Inc.
REMAINING DEFENDANTS IN SELF-IMPROVEMENT FRANCHISE CASE AGREE TO SETTLE CHARGES OF RULE AND ORDER VIOLATIONS Combined Civil Penalties Total $320,000
FOR RELEASE: JUNE 30, 1995 Detroit Automobile Dealers Association
FTC RULES THAT CERTAIN DETROIT AUTO DEALERS DID NOT SET SHOWROOM HOURS THROUGH BONA FIDE NEGOTIATION WITH EMPLOYEES; Modifies Order Requiring Dealerships To Open 64 Hours a Week
For Your Information: JUNE 30, 1995 Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corporation
The Federal Trade Commission has approved the request of Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corporation to divest the HCA Aiken Regional Medical Center, located in Aiken, South Carolina, to Universal Health Services, Inc. or to any of Universal's affiliates.
FOR RELEASE: JUNE 30, 1995 North American Supply, Inc.
COURT HALTS ALLEGED OFFICE-SUPPLY TELEMARKETING SCAM FOLLOWING FTC CHARGES
For Your Information: JUNE 30, 1995 McWhorter Technologies, Inc.
McWhorter Technologies, Inc. has petitioned the Federal Trade Commission to delete a provision in an order requiring the company, until 2003, to obtain the FTC's approval before acquir- ing assets used in manufacturing coating resins in the United States.
June 29, 1995
FOR RELEASE: JUNE 29, 1995 United Wholesalers, Inc.
FTC WINS PRELIMINARY COURT ORDER IN DECEPTIVE CLEANING-SUPPLY SALES SCHEME
For Your Information: JUNE 29, 1995 European Body Concepts, Inc.
The Federal Trade Commission has given final approval to a consent agreement with European Body Concepts, Inc., and James Marino, its president, settling charges that weight-loss and inch-loss claims for their body wrap system were false and unsubstantiated, and that claims that the body wrap procedure is safe for everyone were deceptive.
For Your Information: JUNE 29, 1995 Mattel Corporation
The Federal Trade Commission has given final approval to a consent agreement with the Mattel Corporation, settling charges that it made deceptive and misleading environmental claims in marketing its children's bath foam product, "Barbie Bath Blast Fashion Foam Soap."
For Your Information: JUNE 29, 1995 David Green, M.D.
The Federal Trade Commission has given final approval to a consent agreement with David Green, M.D., settling charges that he deceptively advertised as pain-free and permanent his varicose vein and spider vein treatments.
June 27, 1995
FOR RELEASE: JUNE 27, 1995 Hoechst AG
FTC WILL ALLOW HOECHST TO ACQUIRE MARION MERRELL DOW BUT REQUIRE THAT MMD BE HELD SEPARATE PENDING INVESTIGATION AND POSSIBLE ANTITRUST SETTLEMENT
FOR RELEASE: JUNE 27, 1995 Port Washington Real Estate Board
NEW YORK REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE SERVICE AGREES TO SETTLE FTC CHARGES THAT IT RESTRAINED COMPETITION
For Your Information: JUNE 27, 1995 McWhorter Technologies, Inc.
McWhorter Technologies, Inc. (formerly McWhorter, Inc.) has applied for Federal Trade Commission approval to acquire a coating resins facility owned by ICI Americans Holding Company and located in Columbus, Georgia.
For Your Information: JUNE 26, 1995 Korean Video Stores Association of Maryland
The Federal Trade Commission has given final approval to a consent agreement with the Korean Video Stores Association of Maryland and its 16 individual members, settling charges that individual members of the association met in August of 1993 and agreed to raise and fix the rental fees for Korean- language video tapes charged by members' stores throughout the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area.
June 22, 1995
FOR RELEASE: JUNE 30, 1995 U.S. Hotline, Inc.
FTC GARNERS STRONG INJUNCTIONS, UP TO $4 MILLION FOR REFUNDS IN SETTLEMENT OVER DECEPTIVE PROMOTION SCHEMES
FOR RELEASE: JUNE 30, 1995 FTC Acts To Reduce Prior-Approval Burden on Companies in Merger Cases
The Federal Trade Commission has announced a new policy that will reduce the burden on companies involved in the merger cases the FTC brings, while still protecting consumers from transactions that could raise prices, reduce quality or stall innovation in violation of antitrust laws.
FOR RELEASE: JUNE 21, 1995 Medical Information Bureau
Fair Credit Reporting Act requirements to apply to insurance investigations under new policy accepted by Medical Information Bureau
For Your Information: JUNE 21, 1995 Elmore Community Hospital
The Federal Trade Commission staff has concluded that the formation of a purchasing joint venture between Elmore Commu- nity Hospital and Community Hospital, both of which are rural hospitals in Elmore County, Alabama, would not appear to violate antitrust laws.
FOR RELEASE: JUNE 21, 1995 William J. Santamaria
The Federal Trade Commission has given final approval to a consent agreement with William J. Santamaria and his firms, Taleigh Corporation and Choice Diet Products, Inc.
June 20, 1995
For Your Information: JUNE 20, 1995 Roche Holding Ltd.
The Federal Trade Commission has granted Roche Holding Ltd. approval to divest Syva Company, a Syntex subsidiary which manufactures drugs of abuse testing (DAT) products, to Behring Diagnostics, Inc.
FOR IMMEDEATE RELEASE: JUNE 20, 1995 Arizona Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Ltd.
The Arizona Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Ltd. and its President, Robert H. Tamis, M.D., have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they made deceptive claims regarding the success rate of their in vitro fertilization program.
For Your Information: JUNE 20, 1995 Glaxo plc
The Federal Trade Commission has given final approval to a consent agreement with Glaxo plc, settling charges that its $14.3 billion acquisition of Wellcome plc may substantially lessen competition in the U.S. market for the research and development of an improved class of medicines for the treatment of migraine headaches.
June 19, 1995
FOR RELEASE: JUNE 30, 1995 T&N plc
The British firm, T&N plc, has asked the Federal Trade Commission to approve the company's proposed acquisition of Kolbenschmidt AG, a German corporation that designs, manufactures and sells engine components for automotive and heavy duty trucks.
June 16, 1995
For Your Information: JUNE 16, 1995 California All Health
The Federal Trade Commission staff has advised that the formation and operation of California All Health (CAH) would not appear to violate federal antitrust laws and that it may produce significant efficiencies.
For Your Information: JUNE 16, 1995 Warner Publisher Services, Inc.
The Federal Trade Commission has set aside 1960 orders against Warner Publisher Services, Inc. (formerly, Independent News Company, Inc.) and DC Comics (formerly National Comics Publications, Inc.).
FOR RELEASE: JUNE 16, 1995 American Distribution, Inc.
AMERICAN DISTRIBUTION TO PAY $50,000 PENALTY TO SETTLE FTC CHARGES OVER SHIPPING DELAY/REFUND POLICIES
June 15, 1995
CORRECTED RELEASE : JUNE 15, 1995 Live-Lee Productions, Inc. (Correction)
RUTA LEE SETTLES FTC CHARGES: VITAMIN AND STOP-SMOKING SPRAY ADS WERE DECEPTIVE
FOR RELEASE: JUNE 15, 1995 Live-Lee Productions, Inc.
RUTA LEE AND LIVE-LEE PRODUCTIONS SETTLE FTC CHARGES THAT VITAMIN AND STOP-SMOKING SPRAY CLAIMS WERE DECEPTIVE
For Your Information: JUNE 15, 1995 Revco D.S., Inc.
Revco D.S., Inc. has requested Federal Trade Commission approval to divest pharmacy assets in Revco drug stores in Marion and Covington, Virginia, to Steve's Pharmacy, Inc.
June 14, 1995
FOR RELEASE: JUNE 14, 1995 FTC Adopts Changes to Lamp Product Labeling Regulations
The Federal Trade Commission has amended its regulations governing the disclosures that must appear on lamp product (light bulb) packages.
June 13, 1995
For Your Information: JUNE 13, 1995 Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
The Federal Trade Commission has terminated a 1971 consent order against Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.
For Your Information: JUNE 13, 1995 Giant Food Inc.
Giant Food Inc. has petitioned the Federal Trade Commission to reopen and vacate a 1964 order.
June 12, 1995
FOR YOUR INFOMATION: JUNE 12, 1995 California Medical Association
The California Medical Association (CMA) has petitioned the Federal Trade Commission to reopen and modify or set aside a 1979 consent order so that CMA can establish and distribute physician fee schedules in connection with the operation of a subsidiary called California Advantage, Inc., CMA's managed health care subsidiary.
June 9, 1995
FOR RELEASE: JUNE 9, 1995 Silicon Graphics, Inc.
FTC SETTLEMENT WOULD PRESERVE COMPETITION ON PRICE AND INNOVATION FOR ENTERTAINMENT GRAPHICS SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE
FOR RELEASE: JUNE 9, 1995 Living Air Corporation
MARKETERS OF OZONE-GENERATOR AIR CLEANERS AGREE TO SETTLE FTC CHARGES
FOR RELEASE: JUNE 9, 1995 Ricard Canicatti
INDIVIDUAL CHARGED BY FTC WITH "RECOVERY ROOM" FRAUD AGREES TO SETTLE
FOR IMMEDEATE RELEASE: JUNE 9, 1995 Figgie International, Inc.
CONSUMERS TO GET ALMOST $4 MILLION IN REFUNDS FOLLOWING FTC JUDGMENT AGAINST FIGGIE OVER HEAT DETECTORS
For Your Information: JUNE 9, 1995 Schnuck Markets, Inc.
The Federal Trade Commission has given final approval to a consent agreement with Schnuck Markets, Inc., settling charges that its acquisition of the U.S. supermarkets owned by National Holdings, Inc. would violate antitrust laws by substantially reducing supermarket competition in St. Louis, Missouri.
June 8, 1995
FOR RELEASE: JUNE 30, 1995 All County Management Services, Inc.
COURT ENTERS ORDER AGAINST RIVERSIDE COMPANY THAT SOLD UNNECESSARY ELECTRIC REPAIRS AND DOUBLE-BILLED CONSUMERS
FOR RELEASE: JUNE 30, 1995 W.W. Chambers Co., Inc.
MARYLAND FUNERAL HOME CHARGED BY FTC WITH NOT COMPLYING WITH THE FUNERAL RULE
For Your Information: JUNE 30, 1995 Medical Association of Puerto Rico
The Federal Trade Commission has given final approval to a consent agreement with the Medical Association of Puerto Rico, its Physiatry Section and two of its individual physiatrist members, Dr. Rafael L. Oms and Dr. Rafael E. Sein.
June 7, 1995
FOR RELEASE: JUNE 7, 1995 Nestle Food Company
FTC CLOSES CASE IN NESTLE/ALPO ACQUISITION: ACTION MEANS FORT DODGE PLANT WILL NOT HAVE TO BE SOLD
FOR RELEASE: JUNE 7, 1995 Good News Products, Inc.
GOOD NEWS PRODUCTS SETTLES FTC CHARGES THAT HEALTH CLAIMS FOR ITS EGGS ARE FALSE AND MISLEADING
FOR RELEASE: JUNE 7, 1995 Fitness Express, Inc.
DEFENDANTS IN LAS VEGAS-BASED PRIZE-PROMOTION SCHEME WOULD STAY OUT OF INTERSTATE TELEMARKETING TO SETTLE FTC CHARGES
For Your Information: JUNE 7, 1995 Haagen-Dazs Company, Inc.
The Federal Trade Commission has given final approval to a consent agreement with Haagen-Dazs Company, Inc., settling charges that the company made false and misleading low-fat claims for its frozen yogurt line of products.
June 6, 1995
FOR RELEASE: JUNE 6, 1995 Jerry C. Cohen
VIRGINIA AUTO DEALERSHIPS SETTLE FTC CHARGES OVER DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING OF FINANCING PLANS
FOR RELEASE: JUNE 6, 1995 Body Wise International, Inc.
MULTI-LEVEL MARKETER OF NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS SETTLES FTC DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING CHARGES
June 5, 1995
For Your Information: JUNE 5, 1995 Atlas Supply Co.
Atlas Supply Co., and its shareholders, Chevron U.S.A., Inc. and BP Exploration and Oil, Inc. (collectively, Atlas), have petitioned the Federal Trade Commission to terminate a 1951 FTC order resulting from charges that Atlas knowingly accepted discriminatory prices for tires, batteries and automotive products, in violation of antitrust laws.
For Your Information: JUNE 5, 1995 Erlanger Medical Center
The Federal Trade Commission staff has advised Erlanger Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Division of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Health System, Inc., and Women's East, Inc., that the operation by Erlanger and Memorial of a new hospital in a Chattanooga suburb specializing in obstetrical hospital ser- vices would not appear to violate the antitrust laws.
For Your Information: JUNE 5, 1995 Schwegmann Giant Super Markets, Inc.
The Federal Trade Commission has given final approval to a consent agreement with Schwegmann Giant Super Markets, Inc., settling charges that its acquisition of 28 supermarkets in New Orleans, Louisiana, and elsewhere from National Holdings, Inc. would violate antitrust laws.
June 2, 1995
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 2, 1995 FTC's Varney To Chat with Consumers in Prodigy Auditorium
Federal Trade Commissioner Christine Varney will be Prodigy's special guest for a chat in the Prodigy Auditorium on Monday, June 5th, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
For Your Information: JUNE 2, 1995 Gateway Educational Products, Ltd.
The Federal Trade Commission has given final approval to a consent agreement with Gateway Educational Products, Ltd. and its officers, John Shanahan and John Herlihy.
For Your Information: JUNE 2, 1995 Rickett & Coleman PLC
Reckitt & Colman PLC has asked the Federal Trade Commission for approval to divest its rug and room deodorizer assets to Block Drug Company, Inc.
For Your Information: JUNE 2, 1995 Alvey Holdings, Inc.
Alvey Holdings, Inc. (now known as Pinnacle Automation, Inc.) and Alvey, Inc. have requested Federal Trade Commission approval to divest all of the assets of Alvey, Inc.'s wholly- owned subsidiary, the Diamond Machine Company, to Diamond Phoenix Corporation, a newly-formed corporation owned by David J. Smith and Walter J. Nott.
June 1, 1995
FOR RELEASE: JUNE 1, 1995 W L A R Co.
VIRGINIA COMPANY AGREES TO SETTLE FTC ALLEGATIONS OVER DECEPTIVE MARKETING OF WEIGHT-LOSS BROCHURES
For Your Information: JUNE 1, 1995 Montedison S.p.A. and Royal Dutch/Shell Group of Companies
The Federal Trade Commission has given final approval to a consent agreement with Montedison S.p.A. and the Royal Dutch/Shell Group of Companies, the world's largest polypropylene producers.
