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Report
Effects of a Bristol Windows Advertisement with an “Up To” Savings Claim on Consumer Take-Away and Beliefs
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An FTC-commissioned study indicating that when marketers use the phrase "up to" in claims about their products, many consumers are likely to believe that they will achieve the maximum "up to" results...
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120629bristolwindowsreport.pdf
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FTC Report: Many Consumers Believe "Up To" Claims Promise Maximum Results
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The Federal Trade Commission today released an FTC-commissioned study indicating that when marketers use the phrase "up to" in claims about their products, many consumers are likely to believe that...
FTC Alert: Federal Government Not Offering "Free" Money to Pay Your Bills
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The Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency, wants you to know that swindlers are enticing people with this sales pitch: There is currently money available NOW right here in...
FTC Announces Pet Medications Workshop; Will Explore Competition and Consumer Protection Issues Related to the Pet Medications Industry
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On Tuesday, October 2, 2012, the Federal Trade Commission will host a workshop to examine the ways pet medications are distributed to consumers, and how these practices affect consumer choice and...
FTC Closes Its Investigation Into Sony/ATV Music Publishing's Proposed Acquisition of EMI Music Publishing
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The Federal Trade Commission has closed its nonpublic investigation of Sony/ATV Music Publishing's proposed acquisition of EMI Music Publishing, without taking any action. Accordingly, the deal may...
Sony/EMI
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121 0045
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Closing Letter to Counsel for Citigroup Inc.
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Closing Letter to Counsel for Mubadala
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June 28, 2012
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Affiliate Strategies, Inc., et al. (timeline item) - June 28, 2012
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Appellees' Preliminary Joint Response Brief
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June 27, 2012
Funeral Home in Brooklyn, NY, Agrees to Pay $32,000 Penalty to Settle FTC Charges It Refused to Serve Consumers Who Wanted To Buy a Casket Elsewhere
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The owners of a Brooklyn, New York, funeral home have settled a Federal Trade Commission civil penalty lawsuit alleging that they violated a key provision of the FTC's Funeral Rule giving consumers...
FTC Returns $2.9 Million to Consumer Victims in DVD Vending Scam
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The Federal Trade Commission is mailing 454 refund checks totaling more than $2.9 million to consumers who were victimized by a scam that promoted video rental machines as a business opportunity. The...
FTC Offers Video Game Primer to Help Parents
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If your kids play video games, the Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency, wants you to know there are resources to help you learn about the games and put limits on what...
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Andrew Torregrossa & Sons, Inc., Andrew L. Torregrossa, and John L. Torregrossa, U.S. (timeline item) - June 27, 2012
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American Entertainment Distributors, Inc., et al. (timeline item) - June 27, 2012
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McWane, Inc., and Star Pipe Products, Ltd., In the Matter of (timeline item) - June 27, 2012
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June 26, 2012
FTC Issues Modified Final Order Settling Charges that Perrigo's Acquisition of Paddock Laboratories Was Anticompetitive in Market for Generic Pharmaceuticals
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Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has issued a modified final order settling charges that Perrigo Company's $540 million acquisition of Paddock Laboratories, Inc., as...
FTC Advises Consumers on What to Do if Their Identity is Stolen
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If your identity is stolen, what will you do? Do you know your rights? Knowing what to do is important because an identity thief can hijack your tax refund, alter your medical records, prevent you...
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