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September 11, 2009
Beware of California Wildfire Charity Scams, FTC Warns
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The Federal Trade Commission warns consumers to use caution when donating to charities that claim to help victims of the devastating California wildfires. While many legitimate groups help victims...
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Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc., et al. (FTC v. Actavis) (timeline item) - September 11, 2009
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Opinion 09-1
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Discusses applicability of TSR restrictions on the use of prerecorded messages in telemarketing to technology that enables call agents to respond to the recipient of a call by substituting audio...
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September 10, 2009
FTC Testifies on Efforts to Stop Economic Stimulus Fraud
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The Federal Trade Commission today told the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs that the agency is working to protect consumers from fraudulent schemes claiming to...
Second FTC Roundtable to Discuss Debt Collection Arbitration and Litigation; Call for Public Comments
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The Federal Trade Commission will host a two-day public event on consumer protection issues in litigation and arbitration proceedings to collect on consumer debt. This will be the second in a series...
FTC Launches 2009 Campaign Targeting Teen Drinking
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The Federal Trade Commission today launched the 2009 "We Don’t Serve Teens" public education campaign to help prevent teenagers from getting easy access to alcohol, and to promote compliance with the...
September 9, 2009
FTC Approves Final Consent Order Requiring Sears to Disclose the Installation of Tracking Software Placed on Consumers Computers; FTC Approves Final Consent Order in Matter Concerning Enhanced Vision Systems, Inc.
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The Federal Trade Commission has approved a final consent order in the matter of Sears Holdings Management Corporation, following a public comment period, and authorized the staff to provide responses...
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Enhanced Vision Systems, Inc., In the Matter of (timeline item) - September 9, 2009
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Complaint
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Complaint: Exhibits A-E
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Decision and Order
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Sears Holdings Management Corporation, a corporation, in the Matter of (timeline item) - September 9, 2009
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Complaint
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Exhibits A-F
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Decision and Order
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Letter to Commenter Butlre
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Letter to Commenter Sidley Austin, LLP
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September 8, 2009
CVS to Pay Nearly $2.8 Million in Consumer Refunds to Settle FTC Charges of Unsubstantiated Advertising of AirShield 'Immune Boosting' Supplement
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Just in time for back-to-school and cold season, national retailer CVS Pharmacy, Inc. will stop making misleading claims that its “AirShield” dietary supplements can prevent colds, fight germs, and...
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Polypore International, Inc., In the Matter of (timeline item) - September 8, 2009
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September 4, 2009
FTC Stresses Need to Consider Competition and Consumer Protection in Developing National Broadband Plan
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The Federal Trade Commission today filed comments in response to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice of Inquiry regarding development of a National Broadband Plan that will seek to...
September 3, 2009
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