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November 23, 2011
November 22, 2011
FTC Charges Telemarketers with Enabling Illegal Robocalling
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As part of its ongoing efforts to crack down on illegal pre-recorded robocalls, the Federal Trade Commission is taking action against an operation that allegedly helped clients make illegal robocalls...
FTC Sends Refunds to Consumers Defrauded by Counterfeit Check and Prize Scam
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The Federal Trade Commission is mailing hundreds of refund checks to consumers who were defrauded by an operation that allegedly sent them counterfeit cashier's checks and made false promises of large...
La FTC suma nuevas protecciones para los consumidores que están procurando trabajar desde sus casas
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La Comisión Federal de Comercio (Federal Trade Commission, FTC), ha aprobado los cambios de su Regla de Oportunidades de Negocio (Business Opportunity Rule) que fueron adoptados para garantizar que...
FTC Adds Defendant in Case Against Allegedly Bogus Precious Metals Dealers
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The Federal Trade Commission has named an additional defendant as part of its case against a telemarketing operation that allegedly conned senior citizens into buying precious metals on credit without...
FTC Adds New Protections for Consumers Seeking to Work from Home
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The Federal Trade Commission has approved changes to its Business Opportunity Rule that will ensure that consumers have the information they need when considering buying a work-at-home program or any...
Federal Register Notice
16 C.F.R. Part 301: Regulations Under the Fur Products Labeling Act; Announcement of Public Hearing
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November 21, 2011
Public Statement
Statement of Commissioners Julie Brill, Jon Leibowitz and Edith Ramirez Regarding the Complaint and Proposed Consent Order
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Matter Number
1010115
FTC Announces Agenda, Panelists for Facial Recognition Workshop
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Researchers, industry representatives, consumer advocates, and privacy professionals will take part in the upcoming workshop, "Face Facts: A Forum on Facial Recognition Technology" to be held December...
Nation's Largest Pool Products Distributor Settles FTC Charges of Anticompetitive Tactics
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Pool Corporation (PoolCorp), the largest distributor of swimming pool products in the United States, has agreed to stop anticompetitive tactics that it allegedly has been using to keep out new...
Case Timeline Item
Pool Corporation (timeline item) - November 21, 2011
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Decision and Order
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Complaint
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Analysis To Aid Public Comment
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Dissenting Statement of Commissioner Rosch
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November 18, 2011
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Energy Labels for Home Heating and Cooling Equipment
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The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on new energy labeling requirements for residential furnaces, central air conditioners, and heat pumps, to help consumers and businesses install...
FTC Challenges OSF Healthcare System's Proposed Acquisition of Rockford Health System as Anticompetitive
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As part of its ongoing effort to protect U.S. health care consumers,the Federal Trade Commission today challenged OSF Healthcare System’s proposed acquisition of Rockford Health System. The FTC filed...
FTC Extends Deadline for Comments on Proposed Amendments to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule Until December 23
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The Federal Trade Commission has extended until December 23, 2011, the deadline for the public to submit comments on proposed amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule, which gives...
Federal Register Notice
ScanScout, Inc.; Analysis of Proposed Consent Order to Aid Public Comment; Proposed Consent Agreement
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