November 20, 2009

• For Release: November 20, 2009
  FTC Extends Public Comment Period in “Free Credit Report Rule” Proceeding To December 7, 2009The Commission today announced an extension of the public comment period for the recently issued proposal to amend the “Free Credit Report Rule” (formally the Free Annual File Disclosures Rule).

November 19, 2009

• For Release: November 19, 2009
  FTC Settlements Bar Deceptive Online Marketing of "Free" Internet Auction KitsDefendants Could Pay More Than $1 Million for Failing to Disclose Terms of Recurring-Fee Plan

November 18, 2009

• For Release: November 18, 2009
  FTC Charges Online Check Writing Marketers with ContemptDefendants' Operation Continues to "Ring the Dinner Bell" for Fraudsters

November 17, 2009

• For Your Information: November 17, 2009
  FTC Issues Performance and Accountability Report (PAR) for Fiscal Year 2009The Commission has issued its Performance and Accountability Report (PAR) for fiscal year (FY) 2009.
• Joint Release: November 17, 2009
  Federal Regulators Issue Final Model Privacy Notice FormEight federal regulatory agencies today released a final model privacy notice form that will make it easier for consumers to understand how financial institutions collect and share information about consumers.
• For Your Information: November 17, 2009
  FTC Releases Agenda for First Privacy Roundtable and Announces Date of Second RoundtableThe Federal Trade Commission today released the agenda for its first privacy roundtable, scheduled for December 7, 2009, at the FTC Conference Center in Washington, DC.

November 16, 2009

• For Release: November 16, 2009
  FTC Warns Internet Peddlers that Marketing Unproven H1N1 Flu Products May Be IllegalThe Federal Trade Commission last week sent 10 warning letters to Web site operators who made questionable claims that their products can prevent, treat, or cure the H1N1 flu, commonly known as swine flu.
• For Release: November 16, 2009
  FTC Announces Agenda and Speakers for Upcoming Workshop: “From Town Criers to Bloggers: How Will Journalism Survive the Internet Age?”The Federal Trade Commission today released an agenda for its December 1-2, 2009 workshop on the future of journalism in the Internet age.

November 13, 2009

• For Your Information: November 13, 2009
  FTC Issues Compliance Guide For Its Petroleum Market Manipulation Regulations; FTC Approves Final Consent Order in Matter Concerning K+S Aktiengesellschaft and International Salt Company, LLCThe Federal Trade Commission’s staff has prepared a guide to help businesses and individuals comply with the anti-fraud provisions of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) and the FTC’s Petroleum Market Manipulation Rule. Following a public comment period, the Commission has approved a final consent order in the matter concerning the acquisition of Morton International, Inc. by K+S Aktiengesellschaft, the parent company of International Salt Company LLC.

November 12, 2009

• For Release: November 12, 2009
  FTC Lodges Contempt Charge Against BlueHippoCompany Pocketed More Than $15 Million From Consumers Last Year, But Almost None Received a Computer

November 10, 2009

• For Your Information: November 10, 2009
  FTC Seeks Public Comments on Dow Chemical Company Petition to Modify Final Commission Decision and Order Regarding Rohm & Haas AcquisitionThe FTC is seeking public comments on a petition by Dow Chemical Company to modify a Commission consent order issued on March 31, 2009, and made final on April 9, 2009.
• For Release: November 10, 2009
  FTC and Department of Justice Sign Antitrust Memorandum of Understanding with Russia’s Federal Antimonopoly ServiceThe Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Department of Justice today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on antitrust cooperation with the Russian antitrust agency, the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS), to promote greater cooperation and further strengthen the relationships between the U.S. antitrust agencies and the FAS through technical cooperation and regular communication.
• For Release: November 10, 2009
  FTC Files Contempt Charges Against Attorney for Ponzi Scheme OperatorsAttorney Failed to Turn Over Proceeds from Defendants' Business Opportunity Involving Sale of Internet Kiosks to Consumers

November 9, 2009

• For Release: November 9, 2009
  Marketers of ‘Free Trial’ Stop-Smoking Patch Settle FTC ChargesDebited Consumers’ Accounts Without Their Consent for Patches That Didn’t Work

November 6, 2009

• For Your Information: November 6, 2009
  Holiday Shopping on a Budget: Tips About Layaway PlansWith the holiday season fast approaching, some smart planning now can keep your household budget intact when you ring in the new year. One option to consider is layaway plans.

November 3, 2009

• For Release: November 3, 2009
  FTC Charges 'Credit Card' Companies with Deceptive MarketingThe Federal Trade Commission has filed a complaint in federal court alleging that a catalog credit card operation deceptively marketed its card, failed to honor its refund policy, and charged up-front fees for a guaranteed line of credit.

November 2, 2009

• For Release: November 2, 2009
  FTC Rules Michigan Realtors' Group Reduced Competition, Harmed Consumers by Restricting Access to Discount Realtors' Listings on its Multiple Listing Service and Public Web SitesCommission's Order Prohibits Limitations on Discount Real Estate Listings
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  For Release: November 2, 2009
  FTC Charges Marketers with Making Baseless Weight-Loss Claims Despite Order to StopThe U.S. Justice Department, at the Federal Trade Commission’s request, filed suit today in federal court in a case affecting consumers nationwide.