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Surgical Specialists of Yakima, P.L.L.C.; Cascade Surgical Partners, Inc., P.S.; and Yakima Surgical Associates, Inc., P.S (timeline item) - September 24, 2003
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September 24, 2003
September 23, 2003
FTC Staff Report Recommends Clarifications Of the Antitrust State Action Doctrine
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In a staff report released today, the Federal Trade Commission’s State Action Task Force concludes that the scope of the antitrust state action doctrine has expanded dramatically since first...
AOL and Compuserve Settle FTC Charges of Unfair Practices
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America Online, Inc. (AOL) and its subsidiary, CompuServe Interactive Services, Inc. (CompuServe), today settled Federal Trade Commission charges that they engaged in two separate unfair practices...
Announced Action for September 23, 2003
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Issuance of staff advisory opinion: The staff of the FTC's Bureau of Competition has advised counsel for Bay Area Preferred Physicians (BAPP) that it does not presently intend to recommend law...
FTC Alleges DSM N.V.'s Purchase of Roche Holding's Vitamins and Fine Chemicals Division Would Violate Clayton Act
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Under the terms of a proposed consent agreement announced today, the Federal Trade Commission would allow DSM N.V.'s (DSM) proposed $1.89 billion acquisition of Roche Holding AG's (Roche) Vitamins and...
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America Online, Inc., and CompuServe Interactive Services, Inc.,In the Matter of (timeline item) - September 23, 2003
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Agreement Containing Consent Order
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Complaint
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Exhibit A
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Union Oil Company of California, In the Matter of (timeline item) - September 23, 2003
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ALJ Order Modifying Scheduling Order
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Koninklijke DSM N.V., Roche Holding AG, and Fritz Gerber, In the Matter of (timeline item) - September 23, 2003
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Agreement Containing Consent Orders
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Decision and Order
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Order to Hold Separate and Maintain Assets
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Complaint
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September 22, 2003
FTC Warns of Post-Disaster Potential for Home Repair Rip-Offs
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The Federal Trade Commission has issued a Consumer Alert, “After a Disaster: Repairing Your Home,” that warns consumers of potential “home repair rip-off artists” who may overcharge, perform shoddy...
Canadian Telemarketers to Pay for Duping U.S. Consumers into Buying Bogus Credit-related Products
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Toronto-based telemarketers are banned from selling or telemarketing credit-related goods or services as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC charged the defendants, 1st...
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1st Beneficial Credit Services LLC, et al. (timeline item) - September 22, 2003
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Stipulated Final Order And Permanent Injunction
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North Texas Specialty Physicians, In the Matter of (timeline item) - September 22, 2003
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September 20, 2003
Report
The Effect of Consumer Testimonials and Disclosures of Ad Communication for a Dietary Supplement (The Endorsement Booklet Study)
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A consumer survey was conducted to examine the communication effects of a promotional booklet for a dietary supplement. The booklet consisted entirely of three pages of consumer testimonials...
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Visuals: Blue Booklet
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Visuals: Green Booklet
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Visuals: Orange Booklet
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Visuals: Purple Booklet
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Visuals: White Booklet
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Visuals: Yellow Booklet
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Questionnaire A
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Screener
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September 19, 2003
September 18, 2003
Risks of Credit Report Scams Topic of FTC Consumer Alert
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The Federal Trade Commission has issued a Consumer Alert, “Fake Credit Report Sites: Cashing in on Your Personal Information,” that warns consumers about the dangers of a high-tech scam known as...
September 17, 2003
Thompson to Keynote Strategic Global Summit for E-commerce
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Federal Trade Commissioner Mozelle W. Thompson will be the Keynote speaker at the two-day International Business Law Services’ Strategic Global Summit for E-Commerce September 18th and 19th 2003. The...
FTC Chairman Testifies on International Consumer Protection
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Cross-border fraud is a growing problem that needs greater attention, according to Federal Trade Commission Chairman Timothy J. Muris, who today delivered testimony before the Subcommittee on Commerce...
FTC Charges North Texas Specialty Physicians with Price Fixing
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The Federal Trade Commission has issued an administrative complaint against a group of Texas physicians, charging that they unlawfully restrained competition, increasing the cost of health care for...
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