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FTC Testifies on Proposed Legislation Addressing Privacy and Security in Connected Automobiles

Date

October 21, 2015

In testimony before Congress today, the Federal Trade Commission provided feedback on proposed legislation to address privacy and security concerns around the growth of so-called “connected cars.”...

Oct20

Event

Cmr. Brill keynote fireside chat at European Institute

October 20, 2015 | 10:00AM

FTC Commissioner Julie Brill will participate in the keynote fireside chat entitled “Safe Harbor: The Schrems Case and What Comes Next?” European Institute, Cosmos Club Powell Room, 2121 Massachusetts...

Oct20

Event

Cmr. Brill on panel at Alston & Bird seminar

October 20, 2015 | 4:00PM

FTC Commissioner Julie Brill will participate in a panel at “The Future of Trans-Atlantic Privacy” seminar hosted by Alston & Bird, 950 F Street, NW, Washington DC, 4 p.m. EDT.

Press Release

FTC Approves Final Consent Order Against Las Vegas Auto Dealers For Misleading Consumers About Cost of Cars

Date

October 20, 2015

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved final consent orders against two Las Vegas auto dealers that misrepresented the cost of cars in advertising. In June 2015...

Press Release

FTC to Co-Host Third Debt Collection Dialogue in Atlanta on November 18 with Office of the Georgia Attorney General

Date

October 20, 2015

The Federal Trade Commission will hold the third of its Debt Collection Dialogues in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 18, 2015. The Office of Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens will co-host the event...

Cases and Proceedings

Closing Letters

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Date

October 20, 2015

Matter Number

P074204

Closing letter to Annemarie C. O’Shea, Associate General Counsel, Walmart Global eCommerce, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (278.42 KB)

Press Release

Operators of Alleged Tech Support Scam Settle FTC Charges, Will Surrender Money and Property

Date

October 20, 2015

The operators of an alleged tech support scam agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they tricked consumers into paying millions of dollars for technical support services they did not...

Cases and Proceedings

TC Dealership, L.P., (Planet Hyundai), In the Matter of

Type of Action

Administrative

Last Updated

October 20, 2015

FTC Matter/File Number

152 3096

Cases and Proceedings

JS Autoworld, Inc. (Planet Nissan), In the Matter of

Type of Action

Administrative

Last Updated

October 20, 2015

FTC Matter/File Number

152 3069

Press Release

FTC Concludes ECM BioFilms Made False, Misleading, and Unsubstantiated Claims About the Biodegradability of Plastic Products Treated with Its Additive

Date

October 19, 2015

The Federal Trade Commission today announced its Opinion and Final Order against Ohio-based ECM BioFilms, Inc., finding that the company acted deceptively by making false and unsubstantiated...

Cases and Proceedings

Commissioner Statements

Partial Dissent of Commissioner Maureen K. Ohlhausen - In the Matter of ECM BioFilms, Inc

Date

October 19, 2015

Maureen K. Ohlhausen, Former Commissioner

Matter Number

122 3118

Docket Number

9358

Partial Dissent of Commissioner Maureen K. Ohlhausen (84.48 KB)

Cases and Proceedings

Commissioner Statements

Opinion of the Commission, By Commissioner Terrell McSweeny - In the Matter of ECM BioFilms

Date

October 19, 2015

Terrell McSweeny, Former Commissioner

Matter Number

122 3118

Docket Number

9358

Opinion of the Commission, By Commissioner Terrell McSweeny (1.67 MB)

Press Release

FTC Announces Agenda, Panelists for Upcoming Lead Generation Workshop

Date

October 19, 2015

The Federal Trade Commission has announced the final agenda for its October 30 workshop in Washington, D.C., “Follow the Lead: An FTC Workshop About Online Lead Generation,” which begins at 8:30 a.m...

Press Release

FTC Seeks Public Comments on Proposed Study of the E-Cigarette Industry

Date

October 19, 2015

The Federal Trade Commission plans to begin a study of the U.S. sales and marketing of electronic cigarettes, more commonly known as e-cigarettes. To conduct the study, the agency would issue...

Press Release

In Comments Submitted to Virginia and Tennessee Health Departments FTC Staff Offers Assistance in Evaluating Proposed Hospital Cooperation Agreements

Date

October 15, 2015

The Federal Trade Commission staff submitted comments to the Virginia and Tennessee Departments of Health as the agencies promulgate proposed rules regarding hospital cooperation agreements in...

Oct15

Event

National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2015 Twitter Chat: Digital Parenting

October 15, 2015 | 3:00PM - 4:00PM

#ChatSTC Twitter Chat: Digital Parenting – Keep Your Connected Family Safe Week 3 of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) is about staying protected while we are always connected. There are...

Press Release

Federal Trade Commission Announces Agenda for Nov. 5 Start With Security Conference in Austin

Date

October 14, 2015

Experts from across the technology industry will share their tips and insights on how startups can secure their applications at the Federal Trade Commission’s Start with Security conference taking...

Press Release

Court Finds Promoter of Bogus “Alcohol Cure” in Contempt

Date

October 14, 2015

At the request of the Federal Trade Commission and Florida’s Attorney General, a federal court has found FTC defendant Robert Douglas Krotzer in contempt of court for violating a 2012 final order that...

Cases and Proceedings

Alcoholism Cure Corporation, also d/b/a Alcoholism Cure Foundation, et al.

Type of Action

Federal

Last Updated

October 14, 2015

FTC Matter/File Number

082 3222

Press Release

FTC and Consumer Protection Agencies from 33 Other Countries Unveil Updated Econsumer.gov Website

Date

October 13, 2015

Improved site aimed at gathering and sharing cross-border e-commerce complaints

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