News Releases for February 2006
February 28 , 2006
- For Your Information: February 28, 2006
Commission receives petition from Procter & Gamble Company to approve divestiture related to Gillette acquisition
The Commission has received a petition from The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) requesting approval of a divestiture related to its recent acquisition of The Gillette Company (Gillette).
- For Release: Feburary 28, 2006
FTC Obtains Injunction Against the Companies Running the "Wal-Mart Shopping Spree" Scam
Defendants Took Cash from Consumers’ Bank Accounts Without Their Express Informed Consent
February 27 , 2006
- For Your Information: February 27, 2006
New OnGuard Online Section Offers Tips for Internet Auction Buyers and Sellers
FTC, Partners Unveil "Auction Action" Game
- Para su información: 27 de febrero de 2006
Nueva Sección de Alerta en Línea Ofrece Recomendaciones para Compradores y Vendedores de Subastas en Internet
La FTC y demás participantes de Alerta en Línea dan a conocer el juego "Súbita Subasta"
February 24, 2006
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For Your Information: February 24, 2006
Liberty Media Files Motion to Reopen and Set Aside FTC Final Order; FTC Seeks Public Comment on Food Industry Marketing Practices
The Commission has received a motion from Liberty Media Corporation (Liberty) requesting that the FTC reopen and set aside the final order in the matter of Time Warner, Inc., et al. (Docket No. C-3709), as it applies to Liberty and its continuing ownership of Time Warner stock during the term of the order.; The Commission has approved the publication of a Federal Register notice requesting public comment regarding food industry marketing practices to children and adolescents.
February 23, 2006
- For Release: February 23, 2006
Book Club Direct Marketer to Pay $680,000 for Do Not Call Violations
Book-of-the-Month Club Partnership Called Over 100,000 Consumers on DNC Registry; Continued Calling Customers Who Specifically Asked Not to be Called
- For Release: February 23, 2006
CardSystems Solutions Settles FTC Charges
Tens of Millions of Consumer Credit and Debit Card Numbers Compromised
February 22, 2006
- For Release: February 22, 2006
FTC, Better Business Bureau, and New York City Bar to Sponsor Advertising Law Workshop
Green Lights & Red Flags: FTC-BBB Rules of the Road for Advertisers
February 21, 2006
- For Release: February 21, 2006
FTC Puts Business Directory Scam out of Business
Canadian Defendants Banned from Selling Business Directory Listings to U.S. Consumers
February 17, 2006
- For Your Information: February 17, 2006
Gift Cards – Tips for Buying, Giving, and Using the Popular Plastic
During the 2005 holiday season, consumers reportedly purchased more than $18 billion worth of gift cards.
February 16, 2006
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For Release: February 16, 2006
FTC Chairman Announces Merger Review Process Reforms
Changes Are Designed to Streamline the Merger Review Process
February 13, 2006
- For Release: February 13, 2006
Texas Doctors' IPA Agrees to Settle Price Fixing Charges
A physicians' independent practice association (IPA) in Texas has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it engaged in unlawful collective bargaining to set fees its members would accept from health insurance plans and advised its members against dealing individually with plans.
February 9, 2006
- For Release: February 9, 2006
FTC to Host Global Marketplace Hearings
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Deborah Platt Majoras today announced that the agency will host hearings this fall to examine the next generation of consumer issues to emerge in the high-tech global marketplace.
February 8, 2006
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For Release: Feburary 8, 2006
FTC Testifies on the Sale of Consumers’ Phone Records
An Entire Industry of Companies That Sell Phone Records Has Developed, Testimony Notes
February 7, 2006
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For Your Information: February 7, 2006
Davita Inc. Submits Petition for Approval of Proposed Divestiture; FTC Submits Budget Request and Performance Plans to Congress
The Commission has received a petition from DaVita Inc. (DaVita) requesting approval of a proposed divestiture related to its recent acquisition of Gambro Healthcare (Gambro).; The Commission has approved the following documents: 1) the FTC’s FY 2007 Budget Overview Statement; 2) the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) Performance Plans for FY 2006 and FY 2007; and 3) an Update of the President’s Management Agenda Exhibit; The Commission has approved the following documents: 1) the FTC’s FY 2007 Budget Overview Statement; 2) the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) Performance Plans for FY 2006 and FY 2007; and 3) an Update of the President’s Management Agenda Exhibit
February 6, 2006
- For Release: February 6, 2006
"Consumer Protection: It’s the Name of the Game!" For National Consumer Protection Week 2006
Agencies in U.S. and Canada Promote Education, Awareness, and Partnerships
February 3, 2006
- Media Advisory: February 3, 2006
U.S. and Canadian Authorities Strengthen Partnership To Combat Cross-Border Scams During National Consumer Protection Week
February 2, 2006
- For Release: February 2, 2006
FTC Charges Sellers of Avlimil, Rogisen, And Other Dietary Supplements
Company Charged Customers for "Free" Samples; Made Deceptive Claims for Some Pills
- For Release: February 2, 2006
‘Project Credit Despair’ Snares 20 ‘Credit Repair’ Scammers
Defendants Allegedly Lured Consumers With False Claims
February 1, 2006
- For Release: February 1, 2006
FTC Testifies on the Sale of Consumers’ Phone Records
An Entire Industry of Companies That Sell Phone Records Has Developed, Testimony Notes
- For Release: February 1, 2006
FTC Provides Senate Testimony on Initiatives to Protect Competition in the U.S. Petroleum Industry
Agency’s Vigilant and Comprehensive Law Enforcement Program Has Protected Consumers in Petroleum Markets