Commission Actions

This week, a generic drug manufacturer, Apotex Corp., confirmed that it was commencing U.S. sales of a generic version of the GlaxoSmithKline plc (Glaxo) antidepressant, Paxil – a prescription drug...

The Federal Trade Commission today announced that it has taken action against a Canadian company that deceptively markets “business directories” to small businesses across the U.S. According to the...

Release of Commission report: The Federal Trade Commission yesterday submitted to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation a report...

In response to a request from the House and Senate Appropriations Committees and hearings by House Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Frank R. Wolf, the Federal Trade Commission today issued a...

The Federal Trade Commission today announced it has settled charges that South Georgia Health Partners, L.L.C. (SGHP) – a large Georgia physician-hospital organization (PHO) – along with its five...

The Federal Trade Commission today told the House Energy and Commerce Committee that it supports the goal of promoting greater competition among contact lens sellers and enhancing consumer choice...

Since the enactment of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) in 1970, consumer credit has expanded exponentially and today accounts for two-thirds of U.S. gross domestic product. The Federal Trade...

The Federal Trade Commission has charged subprime lender Stewart Finance Company, its owner John Ben Stewart, Jr., and nine related companies, with violating federal lending laws and has asked a U.S...

Commission approval of final consent order: Following a public comment period, the Commission has approved a final consent order in the matter concerning Washington University Physician Network. The...