Commission Actions

A federal court judge in Nevada has granted the FTC's motion for summary judgment in the Federal Trade Commission's case against International Charity Consultants, Inc., and its cohorts, and issued a...

The Federal Trade Commission today announced the following actions. The FTC staff contact is Dan Ducore, 202-326-2526. Applications for prior approval of transactions: The FTC has received an...

The Federal Trade Commission has rejected B.A.T Industries' application to divest six discount cigarette brands to Lorillard Tobacco Company, citing concerns that Lorillard would not compete...

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking information from the public about the resale of "lemon buybacks" -- cars previously repurchased from consumers by manufacturers under state "lemon" laws, often...

Angelo DeLon, one of the defendants sued by the Federal Trade Commission over his role in an allegedly deceptive telemarketing scheme that purported to recover money consumers lost to investment fraud...

Rite Aid Corporation has abandoned its proposed acquisition of Revco D.S., Inc. after the Federal Trade Commission voted April 17 to authorize its staff to seek a preliminary injunction in federal...

Have you ever seen infomercials that tout easy ways to make money in real estate or home-based businesses, or tell you how to get low-interest government loans or grants to start a new business or go...

The Federal Trade Commission has extended the public comment period on issues related to "Made in USA" claims in product advertising and labeling to June 30, 1996. The request for public comment is...

The Federal Trade Commission today announced the following actions. The FTC staff contact is Dan Ducore, 202-326-2526. Applications for prior approval of transactions: The FTC has received an...

For anyone who thinks contributing to a cleaner environment means inconvenience and sacrifice, there’s good news: Doing a few simple things in your own home can help reduce pollution and waste. Making...