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FTC To Host Symposium in Celebration of Agency’s Centennial
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The year 2014 marks 100 years since President Woodrow Wilson signed the Federal Trade Commission Act, which established the Commission and serves as the keystone of the agency’s efforts to protect...
FTC Testifies on Data Security Before Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee
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In testimony before Congress today , the Federal Trade Commission renewed its call for data security legislation and provided an update on its efforts to protect consumers’ privacy in the face of...
FTC Issues Updated Consumer Information About Funeral Planning
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The Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency, has revised two brochures to help consumers make funeral choices, either in advance or at a time of need. Paying Final Respects...
Jo Batman v. Facebook, Inc.
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Citation Number
13-16819
Federal Court
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Brief of the Federal Trade Commission urging the Ninth Circuit to reject the district court’s suggestion that the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) preempts state law privacy...
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FTC Files Amicus Brief Clarifying Role of Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act
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CORRECTED The Federal Trade Commission filed an amicus brief in the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals , arguing that a federal district court ruling that the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act...
Auto Dealer Agrees to Settle FTC’s Deceptive Advertising Charges
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Courtesy Auto Group of Attleboro, Mass., has agreed to resolve Federal Trade Commission charges that the dealership violated the FTC Act by deceptively advertising that consumers could lease a vehicle...
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Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
132 3171
Docket Number
9359
Mar20
Consumer Protection in Immigrant Communities
Join the Federal Trade Commission, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the office of the Attorney General from North Carolina, the North Carolina Justice Center, legal services attorneys and...
Defendants Behind ‘Online Entrepreneur’ Work-at-Home Scheme Settle FTC Charges
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The operators of a business opportunity scheme have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they defrauded consumers through the sale of a work-at-home program that purportedly provided...
FTC to Host Discussions on Immigration Services Fraud in Durham, North Carolina
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The Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will host a half-day event today in Durham, North Carolina, to discuss consumer protection in immigrant communities...
FTC Releases Fourth Major Study on Alcohol Advertising and Industry Efforts to Reduce Marketing to Underage Audiences
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The Federal Trade Commission released its fourth major study on alcohol industry compliance with self-regulatory guidelines , including those designed to address concerns about youth access to alcohol...
FTC Advice: How to Shop Wisely at Outlet Malls
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For many consumers in search of a bargain, outlet malls are the place to go. But did you know that merchandise sold at outlet stores can be manufactured exclusively for them, and may differ in quality...
Online Entrepreneur, The, Inc., et al.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
122 3186
U.S. District Judge Finds that FTC Can Sue Deceptive Payday Loan Business Regardless of American Indian Tribal Affiliation
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U.S. District Judge Gloria M. Navarro handed the Federal Trade Commission a significant victory in its crackdown on deceptive payday lenders, affirming a magistrate judge’s finding that the defendants...
FTC Approves Final Order Settling Charges that Down to Earth Designs, Inc. Made Deceptive Environmental Claims for its Diapers and Related Products
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Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final consent order settling charges that Down to Earth Designs, Inc. made deceptive environmental claims for its...
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