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FTC to Announce Nationwide Sweep Against Deceptive Auto Dealer Ads
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WHAT: The Federal Trade Commission and the County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer Affairs will hold a press conference on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. PST, to announce Operation Steer...
Jan08
Twitter Chat on Weight-Loss Claims
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Who: Mary Engle, Division of Ad Practices When: Wed., Jan. 8, 2014 Time: 12:30-1:30pm ET Hashtag: #AskFTC Account: @FTC Please join FTC staff in discussing its recent sweep against deceptive claims...
New York Funeral Home Will Pay $32,000 to Settle FTC Charges for Funeral Rule Violations
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A New York funeral home and its funeral director/owner agreed to pay a $32,000 civil penalty to settle Federal Trade Commission charges for violating the agency’s Funeral Rule, which requires funeral...
Harrison Funeral Home, Inc., and John Balsamo
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
112 3017
X120051
Statement of Chairwoman Edith Ramirez and Commissioner Julie Brill
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By
Edith Ramirez, Former Chairwoman;
Julie Brill, Former Commissioner
Statement of Commissioner Maureen K. Ohlhausen Dissenting in Part and Concurring in Part
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By
Maureen K. Ohlhausen, Former Commissioner and Former Acting Chair
Matter Number
112 3095
112 3102
122 3192
122 3115
112 3135
Sensa and Three Other Marketers of Fad Weight-Loss Products Settle FTC Charges in Crackdown on Deceptive Advertising
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UPDATED The Federal Trade Commission today announced a law enforcement initiative stopping national marketers that used deceptive advertising claims to peddle fad weight- loss products, from food...
FTC Has Updated Guidance for Media Outlets on Spotting False Weight-Loss Claims in Advertising
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The Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency, has updated guidance for publishers and broadcasters on how to spot phony weight-loss claims when screening ads for publication....
Companies Pitching Genetically Customized Nutritional Supplements Will Drop Misleading Disease Claims
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Two marketers of genetically customized nutritional supplements have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges of deceptive advertising for claims that their personalized nutritional...
Jan07
Press Conference: FTC to Announce Initiative Against Deceptive Claims Made by National Marketers of Fad Weight Loss Products
WHAT: The Federal Trade Commission will hold a press conference on Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. ET, to announce an initiative against deceptive advertising of weight-loss products. WHO...
Public Statement
Twitter Chat with FTC Commissioner Ohlhausen
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On January 6, 2014, FTC Commissioner Maureen Ohlhausen hosted her first Twitter chat. She answered questions about the Commission’s work with privacy and the Internet of Things. The chat set the tone...
FTC Approves Final Orders Settling Charges that Three Companies Made Misleading and Unsubstantiated Biodegradeability Claims for Their Plastic Products
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Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved three final orders settling charges that Clear Choice Housewares, Inc.; Carnie Cap, Inc.; and MacNeill Engineering Company...
FTC Announces Initiative Against Deceptive Claims Made by National Marketers of Fad Weight Loss Products
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WHAT: The Federal Trade Commission will hold a press conference on Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. ET, to announce an initiative against deceptive advertising of weight-loss products. WHO...
Jan06
Twitter Chat with FTC Commissioner Ohlhausen
Twitter Chat with Commissioner Maureen K. Ohlhausen When: Monday, Jan. 6th 1-2pm ET Hashtag: #FTCpriv Twitter Account: @MOhlhausenFTC Please join FTC Commissioner Ohlhausen in a Twitter Chat to...
MacNeill Engineering Company, Inc., d/b/a CHAMP, In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
122 3292
Carnie Cap, Inc., In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
122 3290
Clear Choice Housewares, Inc., also d/b/a FARBERWARE® EcoFresh, In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
122 3288
FTC Tells Consumers to Hang Up on Tech Support Refund Scams
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The Federal Trade Commission warns consumers that if they get a call promising a refund for tech support services, it is just a new twist on an old scam. Tech support scams try to gain consumer’s...
FTC Announces Initiative Against Deceptive Claims Made by National Marketers of Fad Weight Loss Products
Date
WHAT: The Federal Trade Commission will hold a press conference on Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. ET, to announce an initiative against deceptive advertising of weight-loss products. WHO...
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