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FTC Names Edward W. Felten as Agency's Chief Technologist; Eileen Harrington as Executive Director

Date

November 4, 2010

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Jon Leibowitz today announced the appointment of Edward W. Felten as the agency’s first Chief Technologist. In his new position, Dr. Felten will advise the agency on...

Cases and Proceedings

XACTA 3000, Inc., et al.

Type of Action

Federal

Last Updated

November 4, 2010

FTC Matter/File Number

082 3170 / X090021

Nov02

Event

Mississippi Common Ground Conference

November 2, 2010 | 10:00AM

Join the Federal Trade Commission and the Mississippi Attorney General’s office at this free event to discuss issues facing consumers today. Topics include the roles of the FTC and Mississippi...

Report

2010 Performance and Accountability Report

Date

November 1, 2010

Complete Report (26.46 MB)

Introduction (3.2 MB)

Management's Discussion and Analysis Section (3.42 MB)

Financial Section (3.99 MB)

Performance Section (4.82 MB)

Other Accompanying Information Section (5.38 MB)

Appendices (4.16 MB)

2010 Performance and Accountability Report Summary (Citizens' Report) (4.42 MB)

Cases and Proceedings

Pinnacle Marketing Group, Corp., d/b/a Homeeverything.com, In the Matter of

Type of Action

Administrative

Last Updated

November 1, 2010

FTC Matter/File Number

102 3038

Docket Number

C-4302

Cases and Proceedings

P.C. Richard & Son, Inc.

Type of Action

Administrative

Last Updated

November 1, 2010

FTC Matter/File Number

1023039

Docket Number

C-4303

Press Release

FTC Fines Online Retailers for Failing to Post EnergyGuide Information for Appliances

Date

November 1, 2010

Three online retailers have agreed to pay more than $400,000 in total penalties to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they failed to post EnergyGuide information on their websites to inform...

Cases and Proceedings

Abt Electronics, Inc., d/b/a abt.com, In the Matter of

Type of Action

Administrative

Last Updated

November 1, 2010

FTC Matter/File Number

1023038

Docket Number

C-4302

Press Release

Psst... Hey Buddy, Wanna Sell a Timeshare?

Date

October 29, 2010

At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a federal district court has put a stop to a deceptive telemarketing operation that allegedly scammed millions of dollars from property owners hoping to sell...

Cases and Proceedings

Nationwide Credit Services, Inc., et al.

Type of Action

Federal

Last Updated

October 28, 2010

FTC Matter/File Number

082 3219

Oct27

Event

Northwest Region Common Ground Conference

October 27, 2010 | 12:30AM - October 28, 2010 | 8:00AM

Join the Federal Trade Commission, the office of the Attorney General from Washington, the departments of justice from Oregon and Montana, the Northwest Justice Project, legal services attorneys and...

Press Release

Starting in 2011, FTC Will Require EnergyGuide Labels for Televisions

Date

October 27, 2010

Televisions manufactured after May 10, 2011 must display EnergyGuide labels so consumers shopping for TVs will have more information about different models and how much energy they use. A recent...

Press Release

FTC Issues Enforcement Policy Statement on New Debt Relief Rule

Date

October 27, 2010

The Federal Trade Commission has issued an enforcement policy statement on a new FTC rule that protects consumers by barring debt relief firms from collecting up-front fees. In its statement, the FTC...

Cases and Proceedings

Allied Interstate, Inc.

Type of Action

Federal

Last Updated

October 21, 2010

FTC Matter/File Number

082 3207

Cases and Proceedings

Direct Marketing Concepts, Inc., et al.

Type of Action

Federal

Last Updated

October 21, 2010

FTC Matter/File Number

023 3138

Press Release

Debt Relief Companies Prohibited From Collecting Advance Fees Under FTC Rule That Takes Effect October 27, 2010

Date

October 20, 2010

Starting October 27, consumers trying to settle their debts will be protected by a new rule that prohibits companies that sell debt relief services over the telephone from charging fees before...

Press Release

FTC Settles with Defendants that Claimed Bogus Ties to Google and Unlawfully Charged Consumers Hidden Fees

Date

October 18, 2010

An online marketer that falsely claimed ties to Google Inc. has been forced to stop operations as part of a Federal Trade Commission action that charged the defendants with marketing an allegedly...

Federal Register Notice

16 C.F.R. Part 260: Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims: Request for Public Comment on Proposed, Revised Guides

Date

October 15, 2010

Additional Information about Green Guides Review

Oct13

Event

Roundtable: Federal Trade Commission and Legal Services Providers

October 13, 2010 | 9:30AM

Join the Federal Trade Commission, Temple University’s Beasley School of Law, legal services attorneys and other consumer advocates, and state and federal consumer protection officials at this free...

Press Release

FTC Files Comments on FCC's Proposed Cyber Security Certification Program

Date

October 13, 2010

The Federal Trade Commission has filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission in response to the FCC’s proposal to establish a voluntary program under which communications service...

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