Searching for College Money?
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As more than nine million students start college classes again this month, tens of thousands of them will have been victimized by fraudulent companies that pose as legitimate foundations, scholarship...
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FTC Negotiates Accord to Preserve Competition in Diesel Engine Pistons Market Pending Investigation Outcome
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The Federal Trade Commission has negotiated an agreement with the German firm, Mahle GmbH, to prevent the firm from exercising any control over its competitor, Metal Leve S.A., of Brazil, in which...
Announced Actions for August 30, 1996
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The Federal Trade Commission today announced the following actions. Unless otherwise noted, the FTC staff contact is Dan Ducore, 202-326-2526. Applications for prior approval of transactions: The FTC...
Maryland Funeral Home Agrees To Pay Civil Penalty To Settle FTC Charges of Not Complying with Funeral Rule
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W.W. Chambers Co., Inc., a Maryland-based funeral home operator, and its principals have paid a $10,000 civil penalty to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that they failed to provide...
FTC Strikes Deal To Enhance Natural Gas Liquids Fractionating Competition Near Houston
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The Federal Trade Commission has negotiated a settlement with NGC Corporation over its plan to acquire certain natural gas transportation and processing assets from Chevron Cor poration. The FTC said...
Federal Trade Commission, Justice Department Revise Policy Statements on Health Care Antitrust Enforcement
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As part of an ongoing effort to encourage efficient arrangements for delivering health care, the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice today announced revisions to the agencies’...
FTC Supports FCC Proposals To Halt Fraudulent Pay-Per-Call Services from Evading Regulations
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The Federal Trade Commission today offered support for its sister agency’s efforts to keep unscrupulous pay-per-call service providers from evading federal regulations governing the pay-per-call...
Announced Actions for August 27, 1996
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Applications for prior approval of transactions: The FTC has received an application for prior approval of a divestiture from the following. The application will be subject to public comment for 30...
Announced Actions for August 23, 1996
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The Federal Trade Commission today announced the following actions. The FTC staff contact is Dan Ducore, 202-326-2526. Applications for prior approval of transactions: The FTC has received an...
FTC Staff Supports FCC-Proposed Cross-Ownership Rule for new LMDS Service
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Staff members of the Federal Trade Commission said today that they support efforts by the Federal Communications Commission to establish a cross-ownership rule to restrict local phone or cable...
Commercial Janitorial Franchisor To Pay $50,000 To Settle FTC Charges
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Tower Cleaning Systems, Inc., which has commercial janitorial cleaning franchisees in 11 primarily east-coast states, has agreed to pay $50,000 to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it made...
FTC Civil Contempt Case Targets Safety Claims by Maker of Swimming Pool Disinfectant
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The Federal Trade Commission today announced that a $70,000 redress fund is to be set up for those who purchased the Caribbean Clear swimming pool disinfection system, endorsed by both a prominent...
FTC Offers Tips for Protecting Your Credit Record
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Following up on a public meeting held yesterday at the Federal Trade Commission, the FTC today issued a list of tips for consumers whose wallets have been lost or stolen to protect their credit...
FTC extends deadline for public comments on platinum products portion of Jewelry Guides until Sept. 30, 1996
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The Federal Trade Commission has extended until Sept. 30, 1996, the deadline for public comments regarding the portion of its Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries covering...
Seller of Candy Vending Machine Business Opportunity Agrees To Settle FTC Charges
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Pro-Plastic Design & Marketing, Inc., and its president Kirk A. Harris, have agreed to an injunction against violating the Federal Trade Commission’s Franchise Rule in the future as part of a...
Announced Actions for August 20, 1996
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Applications for prior approval of transactions: The FTC has received an application for prior approval of a divestiture from the following. The application will be subject to public comment for 30...
Another "Project Telesweep" Defendant To Pay Civil Penalty in FTC Business Opportunity Case
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Island Automated Medical Services, Inc., and its officer, John Travlos, have agreed to pay a $40,000 civil penalty to settle federal charges that they failed to give potential investors pre-sale...
Defendants in FTC Cases Targeting High-Tech Telescams To Pay Redress, Post Bonds
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Consumers who invested in paging system licenses or 900-number partnerships with defendants in two schemes may see at least a small portion of their investment returned to them, the Federal Trade...
Announced Actions for August 16, 1996
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The Federal Trade Commission today announced the following actions. The FTC staff contact is Dan Ducore, 202-326-2526. Applications for prior approval of transactions: The FTC has received...
FTC Wins Court Order Against Fraudulent "Recovery Room" Telemarketers
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A federal district court in Las Vegas, Nevada, has permanently banned a Las Vegas telemarketer and two individuals from engaging in any prize-promotion telemarketing activity or recovery service. The...
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