Commission Actions

Mr. Chairman and members of the Committee, I am delighted to be here this morning, and I appreciate your holding this hearing to address a topic of great importance to the American people and critical...

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FTC Testifies on Privacy Report to Congress

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25 de mayo de 2000

The Federal Trade Commission testified today before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation regarding Privacy Online: Fair Information Practices in the Electronic Marketplace, a...

24 de mayo de 2000

Testimony

Prepared Statement of the Federal Trade Commission On Predatory Lending

Date

24 de mayo de 2000

David Medine, Former Associate Director

Testimony (163.37 KB)

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California Companies that Made Fraudulent Claims About Government Auctions for Cars, Homes, and Jobs Settle FTC Charges

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24 de mayo de 2000

Century Direct Marketing (CDM), a Santa Barbara, California-based company that, under the name Consumer Information Services, sold information packages about the auction sale of automobiles, houses...

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New York Designer Failed to Provide Proper Care Labels on Its Garments

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24 de mayo de 2000

Karin Stevens, Inc., a New York City designer and importer of ladies dresses and pant suits, has agreed to pay a $20,000 civil penalty to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that it did not...

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FTC Testifies on Enforcement and Education Initiatives To Combat Predatory Lending Practices;

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24 de mayo de 2000

Predatory lending practices in the subprime market, particularly those affecting home equity borrowers, were the subject of testimony delivered today by David Medine, Associate Director for Financial...

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Intermatic Inc. Agrees to Pay $250,000 Civil Penalty to Settle Charges of Violating 1979 FTC Order

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24 de mayo de 2000

Intermatic Incorporated, one of the country's largest manufacturers of consumer and industrial energy control products such as appliance timers and low-voltage outdoor lighting, has agreed to pay a...

Federal Register Notice

Privacy of Consumer Financial Information; Final Rule - 16 CFR Part 313

Date

24 de mayo de 2000

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Intermatic Inc.orporated et al., U.S. (timeline item) - May 24, 2000

Date

24 de mayo de 2000

Complaint for Civil Penalties, Injunction and other Relief (2.63 MB)

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Century Direct Marketing, Inc., et al. (timeline item) - May 24, 2000

Date

24 de mayo de 2000

Stipulated Order For Permanent Injunctive Relief With Consumer Redress And Other Equitable Remedies (44.05 KB)

23 de mayo de 2000

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Announced Actions for May 23, 2000

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23 de mayo de 2000

Following a public comment period, the Commission has made final a consent agreement with the following: Texas Surgeons, P.A., et al. The Commission vote to finalize the consent order was 5-0. (File...

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FTC Announces Settlement in an Office Supply Scam Case and Provides Tips for Small Businesses on How To Defend Themselves Against Business-To-Business Fraud

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23 de mayo de 2000

This is National Small Business Week, a time to celebrate and recognize America's small business entrepreneurs, and to remind America's small businesses how to defend themselves against business-to...

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FTC Staff Submits Comments to West Virginia Public Service Commission Regarding Electric Power Restructuring

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23 de mayo de 2000

Staff of the Federal Trade Commission's Bureaus of Economics and Consumer Protection have provided comments in response to a request from the West Virginia Public Service Commission (PSC) regarding a...

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