Commission Actions

As many people generously open their hearts and wallets to help those affected by the recent tornadoes in the Southeast, the Federal Trade Commission is urging consumers to be cautious of potential...

The Federal Trade Commission has charged a business operation with violating federal law by falsely claiming that its weight-loss pills cause users to lose weight without dieting or exercise...

The Federal Trade Commission will hold a workshop on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at 9 a.m. EST to examine “Unilateral Effects Analysis and Litigation.” The event, which was announced by Chairman...

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, the Federal Trade Commission has issued a new publication, “Puttin’ on the Glitz: What to Know When Jewelry Shopping,” to help consumers make smart...

“Congress has taken important steps reaffirming the continued success of the extremely popular Do Not Call program by passing legislation that permanently reauthorizes the Do Not Call Registry and...

The Federal Trade Commission today released an agenda for the upcoming public workshop on February 12, 2008, in Washington, DC, to examine “Unilateral Effects Analysis and Litigation.” The event...

Budget request and GPRA Performance Plans submission to Congress: The Commission has approved the following documents: 1) the FTC’s FY 2009 Budget Overview Statement; 2) the Government Performance and...

In light of the parties’ abandonment of their proposed transaction, the Federal Trade Commission today announced its approval and issuance of an order dismissing the agency’s 2007 administrative...

The Federal Trade Commission will host a two-day Town Hall meeting to explore the evolving mobile commerce (M-commerce) marketplace and its implications for consumer protection policy. The Town Hall...