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October 29, 2019
FTC Sues Publisher for Targeting Seniors With Phony Diabetes Cure and Money Making Schemes
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Continuing its work to protect older Americans from fraud, the Federal Trade Commission sued a publisher called Agora Financial, LLC, alleging that it tricks seniors into buying books, newsletters...
FTC Sends Warning Letters to Sellers of Cosmetic Contacts: All Contact Lens Purchases Require a Prescription from a Medical Professional
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As Halloween approaches and consumers consider temporarily changing their eye color or the look of their eyes to match their costumes, Federal Trade Commission staff has sent letters to seven domestic...
October 28, 2019
FTC Amicus Brief Explains that Relevant Antitrust Markets Should be Defined in Light of the Anticompetitive Effects Alleged
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The Federal Trade Commission has submitted an amicus brief concerning market definition in Staley v Gilead Sciences Inc., an antitrust case pending before the U.S. District Court for the Northern...
FTC to Hold Workshop Tomorrow on Consumer Participation in Class Action Cases
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WHAT: The Federal Trade Commission will host a workshop to consider improving class action settlement notices for consumers. WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m.-1 p.m EDT WHERE: Constitution Center 400...
FTC Chairman Joseph J. Simons and Counterparts from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico Meet in Ottawa to Discuss Antitrust Enforcement
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The heads of the antitrust agencies of the United States, Canada, and Mexico met today in Ottawa to hold an annual meeting on antitrust enforcement and policy priorities. The meeting included Federal...
Nov01
Cmr. Chopra speech at Washington Center for Equitable Growth’s Conference
FTC Commissioner Rohit Chopra will speak at the Washington Center for Equitable Growth’s Conference on, “Vision 2020: Evidence for a Stronger Economy.” Eaton Hotel, 1201 K St. NW, Washington, DC
Oct31
Cmr. Phillips participates in a privacy fireside chat
FTC Commissioner Noah Joshua Phillips will participate in a privacy fireside chat at the Multicultural Media, Telecom & Internet Council Access to Opportunity Conference. Hogan Lovells Conference...
Oct30
Chmn. Simons opening remarks at Protecting Virginia's Consumers: A Common Ground Conference
FTC Chairman Joseph J. Simons will give opening remarks at the Protecting Virginia's Consumers: A Common Ground Conference. Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center, 6610 Public Safety Way...
Nov01
Cmr. Wilson keynote speaker at University of Florida Competition Policy Enforcement Conference
FTC Commissioner Christine S. Wilson will be the afternoon keynote speaker at the University of Florida Competition Policy Enforcement Conference. Gainesville, FL
Staley v. Gilead Sciences
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Citation Number
19-2573
Federal Court
Northern District of California
Brief of the Federal Trade Commission in support of neither party, stating the proposition that market definition is a tool to help assess the likelihood of anticompetitive harm from the particular...
File
October 25, 2019
FTC Publishes Amendments to Improve Usability of the Energy Labeling Rule
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Today the Federal Trade Commission has completed amendments to the agency’s Energy Labeling Rule after a public comment period. The amendments organize the Rule’s product descriptions to make it...
New FTC Blog Post Raises Warning About Medicare Scam Peddling “Free” Back Braces
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In a new blog post, the Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers about a new scam targeting Medicare recipients with offers of “free” or “low cost” back and knee braces. The post outlines the...
Oct28
Cmrs. Slaughter and Wilson participate in fireside chat “The Role of the Federal Trade Commission in Privacy and Beyond”
FTC Commissioners Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Christine S. Wilson will participate in a fireside chat entitled “The Role of the Federal Trade Commission in Privacy and Beyond.” The Brookings...
Oct29
BCP Director Andrew Smith remarks at Consumers and Class Action Notices: An FTC Workshop
Andrew Smith, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, will give opening remarks at the FTC’s workshop on Consumers and Class Action Notices. Constitution Center, 400 7th St. SW...
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