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July 2, 1998
U.S. District Judge Finds Couple in Violation of 1996 FTC Order
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A U.S. District Judge in Miami on Tuesday found a Florida telemarketing operation and its owners, Michael Chierico and Teri Chierico, in civil contempt for violation of a 1996 Federal Trade Commission...
FTC Withdraws Proposed Consent Agreement, Closes Pacificorp Investigation
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The Federal Trade Commission today announced that it was withdrawing a proposed consent agreement with PacifiCorp and closing the investigation into the company’s proposed acquisition of The Energy...
Federal Register Notice
Rules and Regulations Under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act - 16 CFR Part 303
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July 1, 1998
Better Business Bureau Copycat Settles FTC Charges;Sham Organization Shilled For Bogus Business Opportunity Scheme
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A defendant who used a sham better business bureau -- the National Bureau of Better Business, Inc. (NBBB) -- to promote a display rack business opportunity business that misrepresented earnings...
FTC Sues to Prevent Sale of Franchise Promoting "U.S. Consumer Protection Agency" Business Opportunity
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While it’s been said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it has sought a permanent injunction in federal District Court to stop the sale over...
June 30, 1998
CDI Pyramid Promoters Settle FTC Charges; Nearly $2 Million for Consumer Redress
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Three principals of a pyramid scheme promoted through the Internet had promised investors would earn up to $18,000 a month and receive an unsecured credit card with a high credit limit. These...
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Cano, Nia; a/k/a, Nghia F. Cano, Nina DeCano, et al. (timeline item) - June 30, 1998
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June 29, 1998
Sky Chefs Modifies Purchase of In-flight Catering Competitor to Resolve FTC Antitrust Concerns
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The Federal Trade Commission announced today that Sky Chefs, Inc., one of the largest providers of in-flight food services to the airline industry, will not acquire Ogden Corporation’s in-flight...
June 26, 1998
FTC Obtains Stipulated Preliminary Injunction in Cramming Case
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A federal judge has granted a stipulated preliminary injunction in the Federal Trade Commission's first case alleging "cramming" -- the practice of charging consumers on their actual phone bills or on...
Announced Actions for June 26, 1998
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Applications for approval of transactions: The FTC has received an application for approval of a transaction from the following. The FTC is seeking public comments on the application for 30 days...
Global Industrial Technologies Agrees to Divest Ap Green Assets as Part of FTC Settlement
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In a proposed settlement announced today, Global Industrial Technologies, Inc. has agreed to restructure its proposed acquisition of AP Green Industries, Inc. to resolve Federal Trade Commission...
FTC, Mexican Authorities, and State Officials Continue Campaign to Halt Fraudulent Advertising Aimed At Spanish-Speaking Consumers
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The Federal Trade Commission, joined by Procuraduria Federal del Consumidor de Mexico (PROFECO), the agency charged with protecting consumers in Mexico, today announced "Campaña Alerta II," the second...
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