Every year the FTC brings hundreds of cases against individuals and companies for violating consumer protection and competition laws that the agency enforces. These cases can involve fraud, scams, identity theft, false advertising, privacy violations, anti-competitive behavior and more. The Legal Library has detailed information about cases we have brought in federal court or through our internal administrative process, called an adjudicative proceeding.
CIBA-Geigy Limited, Sandoz Ltd., and Novartis AG., et al., In the Matter of
Final consent order settles antitrust concerns in three markets affected by the proposed acquisition of Sandoz Ltd.: research and development in gene therapy products that are being targeted for life-threatening conditions such as hemophilia and cancer; corn herbicides; and flea control products. In the gene therapy market, the order requires the licensing of certain intellectual properties to Rhone-Poulenc Rorer and other firms to permit continued competition in research, development and commercialization for a broad range future medical treatments. In addition, in one of the largest divestitures eve1 required under a consent order, Sandoz agreed to divest its U.S. and Canadian corn herbicide business to BASF Aktiengesellschaft within 10 days. The consent order also requires the divestiture of Sandoz's flea control business to Central Garden and Pet Supply of Lafayette, California within 30 days.
Koninklijke Ahold NV, and Ahold USA, Inc., In the Matter of
Consent order settles charges that the acquisition of The Stop & Shop Companies, Inc. would substantially reduce supermarket competition in 14 communities in New England. The order requires the divestiture of 30 supermarkets within 30 days to buyers who would operate the stores in competition with Ahold's "Edwards" supermarket chain.
Statement of Commissioner Mary L. Azcuenaga Concurring in part and Dissenting in part on Decision & Order - The Stop & Shop Companies, Inc
The Stop & Shop Companies, Inc. and SSC Associates, L.P., In the Matter of
Statement of Commissioner Azcuenaga Concurring in part and Dissenting in part - The Stop & Shop Companies. Inc
Vons Companies, Inc.
Federal Trade Commission Decisions, Volume 113, Page 779