Statement of Chairwoman Edith Ramirez and Commissioner Julie Brill
Date
By
Edith Ramirez, Former Chairwoman;
Julie Brill, Former Commissioner
Matter Number
112 3128
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July 16, 2013
FTC Approves Changes to Energy Guide Labels for Appliances to Reflect New Tests for Measuring Energy Costs
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The Federal Trade Commission has approved new EnergyGuide labels for refrigerators and clothes washers, and updated comparative energy consumption information on labels for other appliances, to help...
FTC Staff Makes Recommendations to Arizona Corporation Commission On Expanding Retail Electric Competition
Date
Federal Trade Commission staff submitted a comment in response to a request from the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) for comments on retail electric competition in Arizona. The FTC staff comment...
Operators of Credit Card Interest Rate Reduction Scheme Barred from Telemarketing, Will Turn Over Funds Frozen by Court
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The Arizona-based defendants behind an alleged fraudulent credit card interest rate reduction scam will be permanently barred from the telemarketing business, and must turn over all of their remaining...
FTC Releases Draft Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2014-2018
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The Federal Trade Commission has approved the release of the agency’s draft Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2014-2018 for stakeholder review and comment, as required under the GPRA Modernization Act...
Marketers of Unproven Bed Bug and Head Lice Treatments Settle FTC Charges
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Two marketers of unproven cedar oil-based remedies for bed bugs and head lice have agreed to enter into settlements with the Federal Trade Commission that prohibit the allegedly deceptive claims, and...
FTC, Partners To Kick Off First Military Consumer Protection Day July 17
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The Federal Trade Commission is teaming up with other government agencies and organizations to mark the first Military Consumer Protection Day (MCPD) on July 17 and kick off a year-round campaign to...
FTC Staff Makes Recommendations to Arizona Corporation Commission On Expanding Retail Electric Competition
Date
Federal Trade Commission staff submitted a comment in response to a request from the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) for comments on retail electric competition in Arizona. The FTC staff comment...
Case Timeline Item
McWane, Inc., and Star Pipe Products, Ltd., In the Matter of (timeline item) - July 16, 2013
Date
File
Case Timeline Item
Springtech 77376, LLC, also d/b/a Cedarcide.com, et al. (timeline item) - July 16, 2013
Date
July 15, 2013
July 12, 2013
FTC Extends Public Comment Deadline on Proposed Telemarketing Sales Rule Changes Through August 8, 2013
Date
The Federal Trade Commission has extended the deadline through August 8, 2013 for public comments regarding recently announced proposed changes to the agency’s Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR). The...
FTC Settles ‘Rachel’ Robocall Enforcement Case
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The Federal Trade Commission has settled with a set of defendants associated with the A+ Financial Center scheme. They were charged in last year’s joint law enforcement sweep against five companies...
Case Timeline Item
McWane, Inc., and Star Pipe Products, Ltd., In the Matter of (timeline item) - July 12, 2013
Date
File
Complaint Counsels Reply Brief
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July 11, 2013
FTC Approves Modified Final Order in Hertz Acquisition of Dollar Thrifty
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The Federal Trade Commission has approved a slightly modified version of a settlement requiring Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. to sell a number of assets in conjunction with its $2.3 billion acquisition...
FTC Mails Refund Checks to Consumers Who Bought Skechers' Shape-Ups and Other "Toning" Shoes
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An administrator working for the Federal Trade Commission is mailing 509,175 checks to consumers who bought toning shoes from Skechers USA, Inc. that the company promoted through allegedly deceptive...
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