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July 3, 2012
July 2, 2012
FTC Staff: No Present Intention to Recommend Challenging Voluntary Fee Program in Connecticut Heating Oil Industry to Fund Consumer Education and Retailer Training
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The Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Competition staff has issued an advisory opinion letter, in response to a request from the Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association (ICPA), stating that...
Recordatorio de la FTC para las personas que están buscando trabajo: Consigan su informe de crédito gratis antes de solicitar un empleo
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Antes de solicitar un empleo, usted debería saber qué hay en su informe de crédito porque los empleadores que estén considerando contratarlo pueden revisar su historial de crédito. La Comisión Federal...
FTC Wins $2.6 Million Court Judgment Against Operation That Made Exaggerated Claims for Mortgage and Foreclosure-Relief Services
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The Federal Trade Commission won a $2.6 million federal court judgment against three defendants behind a scheme that charged consumers large upfront fees and failed to deliver the mortgage...
FTC Reminds Job Seekers: Get Your Free Credit Report Before You Apply for a Job
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Before you apply for a job, you should know what's in your credit report, because employers may look at your credit history if they're considering hiring you. The Federal Trade Commission, the nation...
Federal Register Notice
16 CFR Part 23: Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries; Request for Public Comments
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Case Timeline Item
Washington Data Resources, Inc., et al. (timeline item) - July 2, 2012
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Case Timeline Item
POM Wonderful LLC and Roll Global LLC, In the Matter of (timeline item) - July 2, 2012
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July 1, 2012
FTC Reply Comment Before the Federal Communications Commission Concerning Placement of Unauthorized Charges on Wireless Bills, Otherwise Known as "Cramming"
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Matter Number
P104403
Docket Number
11-116
09-158
98-170
June 30, 2012
June 29, 2012
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...
File
120629bristolwindowsreport.pdf
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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...
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...
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