Jerry's Ford Sales, Inc.
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The Federal Trade Commission has given final approval to a consent agreement with Jerry C. Cohen and the three northern Virginia automobile dealerships of which he is president and CEO -- Jerry's Ford...
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Santa Clara County Auto Dealers Association Settles Charges Over Alleged Advertising Boycott
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After the San Jose Mercury News ran an article in May 1994 telling consumers how to analyze new car factory invoices so that they could be better negotiators when buying cars, local car dealers...
Virginia Auto Dealerships Settle FTC Charges Over Deceptive Advertising of Financing Plans
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Three northern Virginia automobile dealerships and their CEO and president, Jerry C. Cohen, have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they deceptively adver- tised their "optional...
Advisory opinion clarifying three provisions of a 1972 order concerning safety claims for its tires
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Clarification of three provisions of a 1972 order concerning safety claims for its tires, Decisions Volume 112
Advertising of Warranties and Guarantees
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The Advertising of Warranties and Guarantees Guides help advertisers avoid unfair or deceptive practices in the advertising of warranties and guarantees. The Guides provide examples of disclosures...
FTC Policy Statement Regarding Advertising Substantiation
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Appended to Thompson Medical Co., 104 F.T.C. 648, 839 (1984), aff’d, 791 F.2d 189 (D.C. Cir. 1986), cert. denied, 479 U.S. 1086 (1987). Introduction On March 11, 1983, the Commission published a...
FTC Policy Statement on Unfairness
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Appended to International Harvester Co., 104 F.T.C. 949, 1070 (1984). See 15 U.S.C. § 45(n). The Honorable Wendell H. Ford Chairman, Consumer Subcommittee Committee on Commerce, Science, and...
National Automobile Dealers Association, et al. v. FTC
Type of Action
Federal
Docket Number
24-60013
Case Status
Pending
Jan18
Open Commission Meeting -January 18, 2024
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Business Before the Commission: Presentation on Proposed Changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule and Presentation on Combating Auto Retail Scams Rule (CARS Rule).
Business Blog
Money Matters offers the latest on spotting and reporting scams
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It’s right up there with eating more vegetables and hitting the gym. A top New Year’s resolution for many Americans is keeping a closer eye on their personal finances – a goal more important than ever...
Oct20
Open Commission Meeting - October 20, 2022
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Business Before the Commission: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Junk Fees, Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Fake Reviews and Endorsements, Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the...
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Buckle up for a two-lane look at car buying
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It’s one of the biggest purchases people make, but two new FTC staff reports examine some common pitfalls when consumers are in the market for a car. Buckle down and read the Bureau of Consumer...
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Looking at the VW case in the rearview mirror
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The FTC’s actions against Volkswagen for false “clean diesel” claims were record-setting in size, scope, and seriousness. The defendants spent millions to pitch their cars to environmentally conscious...
Business Blog
They use a COVID-19 pitch to sell WHAT?!
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The beige envelope says IMPORTANT COVID-19 ECONOMIC STIMULUS DOCUMENT ENCLOSED. Inside – next to what appears to be the Great Seal of the United States – is the phrase COVID-19 STIMULUS (INDIVIDUAL)...
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FTC says Bronx Honda discriminated against African-American and Hispanic consumers
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The FTC’s complaint against Bronx Honda alleges the company jacked up what consumers had to pay by fabricating fees, inflating charges, and sneaking in stealth add-ons. The lawsuit also alleges the...
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