News Releases for August 1996
August 30, 1996
- For Your Information: AUGUST 30, 1996
Announced Actions for August 30, 1996
Applications for prior approval of transactions: The FTC has received an application for prior approval of a divestiture from the following. The FTC is seeking public comments on the application for 30 days, until Sept. 30.
August 29, 1996
- FOR RELEASE: AUGUST 29, 1996
Maryland Funeral Home Agrees To Pay Civil Penalty To Settle FTC Charges of Not Complying with Funeral Rule
W.W. Chambers Co., Inc., a Maryland-based funeral home operator, and its principals have paid a $10,000 civil penalty to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that they failed to provide consumers with written itemized price lists and other information, in violation of the FTC's Funeral Rule.
August 28, 1996
- FOR RELEASE: AUGUST 28, 1996
Federal Trade Commission, Justice Department Revise Policy Statements on Health Care Antitrust Enforcement
As part of an ongoing effort to encourage efficient arrangements for delivering health care, the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice today announced revisions to the agencies’ enforcement policy statements regarding health care provider networks. - FOR RELEASE: AUGUST 28, 1996
FTC Strikes Deal To Enhance Natural Gas Liquids Fractionating Competition Near Houston
Agreement Settles Charges that NGC Acquisition of Chevron Fractionation Assets Would Create Duopoly, Lead to Higher Prices
August 27, 1996
- For Your Information: AUGUST 27, 1996
Announced Actions for August 27, 1996
Applications for prior approval of transactions: The FTC has received an application for prior approval of a divestiture from the following. The application will be subject to public comment for 30 days, until Sept. 26. - For Your Information: AUGUST 27, 1996
FTC Supports FCC Proposals To Halt Fraudulent Pay-Per-Call Services from Evading Regulations
The Federal Trade Commission today offered support for its sister agency’s efforts to keep unscrupulous pay-per-call service providers from evading federal regulations governing the pay-per-call services -- commonly known as the “900-number” -- industry.
August 23, 1996
- FOR RELEASE: AUGUST 23, 1996
Commercial Janitorial Franchisor To Pay $50,000 To Settle FTC Charges
Tower Cleaning Systems, Inc., which has commercial janitorial cleaning franchisees in 11 primarily east-coast states, has agreed to pay $50,000 to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it made inflated earnings claims to potential franchisees, and kept from them information that could have helped them determine that the earnings were overstated. - For Your Information: AUGUST 23, 1996
FTC Staff Supports FCC-Proposed Cross-Ownership Rule for new LMDS Service
Staff members of the Federal Trade Commission said today that they support efforts by the Federal Communications Commission to establish a cross-ownership rule to restrict local phone or cable companies from acquiring licenses to provide local multipoint distribution service (LMDS). - For Your Information: AUGUST 23, 1996
Announced Actions for August 23, 1996
Applications for prior approval of transactions: The FTC has received an application for prior approval of a divestiture from the following. The application will be subject to public comment for 30 days, until Sept. 23.
August 22, 1996
- FOR RELEASE: AUGUST 22, 1996
FTC Civil Contempt Case Targets Safety Claims by Maker of Swimming Pool Disinfectant
$70,000 Redress Fund Set Up for Purchasers of Caribbean Clear System
August 21, 1996
- FOR RELEASE: AUGUST 21, 1996
FTC Offers Tips for Protecting Your Credit Record
Following up on a public meeting held yesterday at the Federal Trade Commission, the FTC today issued a list of tips for consumers whose wallets have been lost or stolen to protect their credit records.
August 20, 1996
- FOR RELEASE: AUGUST 20, 1996
Another "Project Telesweep" Defendant To Pay Civil Penalty in FTC Business Opportunity Case
Island Automated Medical Services, Inc., and its officer, John Travlos, have agreed to pay a $40,000 civil penalty to settle federal charges that they failed to give potential investors pre-sale disclosures about the business opportunity they sold and documentation to support claimed earnings, as required by the Federal Trade Commission's Franchise Rule. - FOR RELEASE: AUGUST 20, 1996
Seller of Candy Vending Machine Business Opportunity Agrees To Settle FTC Charges
Pro-Plastic Design & Marketing, Inc., and its president Kirk A. Harris, have agreed to an injunction against violating the Federal Trade Commission’s Franchise Rule in the future as part of a settlement of federal charges that Pro-Plastic Design and Harris failed to give potential investors information about the business opportunity they sold and documentation to support claimed earnings, as required by the Franchise Rule. The defendants' business opportunities involve vending machines to dispense "Peppermint Patty" mints. - For Your Information: AUGUST 20, 1996
Announced Actions for August 20, 1996
Applications for prior approval of transactions: The FTC has received an application for prior approval of a divestiture from the following. The application will be subject to public comment for 30 days, until Sept. 19, 1996. - For Your Information: AUGUST 20, 1996
FTC extends deadline for public comments on platinum products portion of Jewelry Guides until Sept. 30, 1996
The Federal Trade Commission has extended until Sept. 30, 1996, the deadline for public comments regarding the portion of its Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries covering claims about platinum products.
August 19, 1996
- FOR RELEASE: AUGUST 19, 1996
Defendants in FTC Cases Targeting High-Tech Telescams To Pay Redress, Post Bonds
Consumers who invested in paging system licenses or 900-number partnerships with defendants in two schemes may see at least a small portion of their investment returned to them, the Federal Trade Commission announced today.
August 16, 1996
- FOR RELEASE: AUGUST 16, 1996
FTC Wins Court Order Against Fraudulent "Recovery Room" Telemarketers
A federal district court in Las Vegas, Nevada, has permanently banned a Las Vegas telemarketer and two individuals from engaging in any prize-promotion telemarketing activity or recovery service. - For Your Information: AUGUST 16, 1996
Announced Actions for August 16, 1996
Applications for prior approval of transactions: The FTC has received applications for prior approval of transactions from the following. The applications will be subject to public comment for 30 days, until Sept. 16.
August 15, 1996
- FOR RELEASE: AUGUST 15, 1996
FTC Staff Meeting on "Consumer Identity Fraud"
Consumers who have been the victims of this type of fraud, as well as representatives of local police organizations and other federal law enforcement agencies, members of the credit industry and representatives of consumer groups, will participate at the meeting.
August 14, 1996
- FOR RELEASE: AUGUST 14, 1996
Business Opportunity Firm Selling Home-Based Computer Businesses Pays Record $5 Million To Settle FTC Charges
In a record-setting financial settlement, a home-based computer business opportunity firm has agreed to pay $5 million in redress to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the firms ad claims about potential earnings and profits were false and misleading.
August 13, 1996
- FOR RELEASE: AUGUST 13, 1996
FTC’S Campaign Against Advance Fee Loan Fraud: Internet Promoter Banned from Business for Life
A Jacksonville, Florida, man who allegedly bolstered his promises of easy credit for consumers by claiming that he had an “excellent record” with the “National Bureau of Consumer Affairs,” is out of the advance fee credit business forever, under an agreement he has signed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges against him. - FOR RELEASE: AUGUST 13, 1996
Foodmaker To Pay $1.45 Million To Settle Federal Charges over Chi-Chi's Acquisition of Consul
Under an agreement the Federal Trade Commission has negotiated with Foodmaker, Inc., the San Diego-based restaurant chain owner will pay a $1.45 million civil penalty to settle charges that one of its subsidiaries knowingly failed to notify the nation’s two antitrust enforcement agencies before the subsidiary acquired its largest franchisee.
August 12, 1996
- FOR RELEASE: AUGUST 12, 1996
FTC Partnership with Atlanta Schools To Boost Students' Consumer Skills
The Federal Trade Commission’s Atlanta Regional Office today announced that it has formed a partnership with the Atlanta Public Schools System that will incorporate teacher training programs, parents’ nights, career days, high school student internships and other programs to boost the consumer skills of students at all levels in the system.
August 9, 1996
- For Your Information: AUGUST 9, 1996
Announced Actions for August 9, 1996
Commission action regarding applications for prior approval: Following a public comment period, the FTC has ruled on an application from the following:
August 8, 1996
- For Your Information: AUGUST 8, 1996
FTC Denied a Request from the California Air Resources Board (ARB) for a Conditional Exemption from the FTC’s Used Car Rule
The Federal Trade Commission has denied a request from the California Air Resources Board (ARB) for a conditional exemption from the FTC’s Used Car Rule. - FOR RELEASE: AUGUST 30, 1996
Laura Ashley Settles FTC Charges; Company To Pay Civil Penalty for Care Labeling Rule Violations
Laura Ashley, Inc., an importer and retailer of children’s and women’s ready-to-wear clothes, has agreed to pay a $60,000 civil penalty to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it violated the FTC’s Care Labeling Rule.
August 7, 1996
- FOR RELEASE: AUGUST 7, 1996
Women's Clothing Importer Agrees To Settle FTC Charges of Improper Care Labeling
Tanzara International, Inc., a New York-based importer of women's sportswear, has agreed to pay a $10,000 civil penalty to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it put improper care labels on certain of its rayon garments. - FOR RELEASE: AUGUST 7, 1996
Hasbro To Pay $280,000 To Settle FTC Charges of Deceptive Toy Advertising and Prior Order Violations
Grey Advertising Resolves FTC Charges in One Related, One Unrelated Case
August 6, 1996
- For Your Information: AUGUST 6, 1996
Announced Actions for August 6, 1996
Petitions to reopen and modify FTC orders: The FTC has received a petition from the following entity. The Commission is seeking public comments on it for 30 days, until September 5.
August 2, 1996
- For Your Information: AUGUST 2, 1996
Announced Actions for August 2, 1996
Petitions to reopen and modify FTC orders: The FTC has received a petition from the following entity. The Commission is seeking public comments on it for 30 days, until May 28. - FOR RELEASE: AUGUST 2, 1996
FTC Nets $856,500 in Settlements with Nine Defendants in "Toner Phoner" Fraud Case
Two are banned; the others must post bonds - FOR RELEASE: AUGUST 2, 1996
FTC Settlement with Beauty Products Supplier Targets Safety Claims in Advertising
Ad Claims Contradicted Risk Disclosures on Labels
August 1, 1996
- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUGUST 1, 1996
Statement of Robert Pitofsky, Chairman of the FTC on the Resignation of Anne Bingaman
“When the history of the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice is written, Anne Bingaman will deserve a long and colorful chapter.
Rev. Friday, August 30, 1996