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FTC Extends Comment Period for Public Input in Review of R-Value Rule
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The Federal Trade Commission has extended the deadline for submitting public comments on the R-value Rule. The FTC is seeking input on the efficiency, costs, benefits, and impact of the Rule as part...
Federal Trade Commission Announces Agenda for June 15 Start With Security Event in Chicago
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Industry experts will share their tips and insights on how companies can make security a central part of their business at the Federal Trade Commission’s Start with Security event taking place on June...
FTC Staff Provides Comment on FCC’s Proposed Privacy Rulemaking
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The staff of the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection filed a comment today with the Federal Communications Commission regarding the FCC’s proposed privacy rulemaking for broadband...
FTC Seeks Public Input On Proposed Changes to the Fuel Economy Guide
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The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the Fuel Economy Guide. Adopted in 1975, the Guide (formally, the “Guide Concerning Fuel Economy Advertising for New...
FTC Announces Agenda for June 9 FinTech Forum On Marketplace Lending
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Technology experts, consumer advocates, and industry and government representatives will be part of the Federal Trade Commission’s first FinTech Forum event examining marketplace lending and its...
FTC Cracks Down on Debt Relief Schemes Targeting Student Loan and Mortgage Borrowers
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The Federal Trade Commission and the State of Florida have taken action against two operations charged with running phony student loan debt relief schemes, and defendants in a similar FTC action...
FTC Testifies Before Congress about Proposed Bills That Address the Agency’s Ability to Protect Consumers and Competition
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In testimony before Congress today, the Federal Trade Commission presented its views on 17 bills Congress is currently considering with respect to the agency’s jurisdiction and operations. Chairwoman...
FTC To Host September Workshop On Testing Effectiveness of Consumer Disclosures
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The Federal Trade Commission will host a public workshop on Sept. 15, 2016, to examine the testing and evaluation of disclosures that companies make to consumers about advertising claims, privacy...
FTC Approves Final Order in Henry Schein Practice Solutions Case
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After a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final order resolving the Commission’s complaint against Henry Schein Practice Solutions, Inc., alleging the company falsely...
FTC Approves Final Lord & Taylor Order Prohibiting Deceptive Advertising Techniques
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Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final consent order with national retailer Lord & Taylor, prohibiting it from failing to properly disclose paid native...
Marketers of Dietary Supplement Amberen Settle FTC Charges Regarding Misleading Weight-Loss and Menopause Relief Claims
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Lunada Biomedical, Inc. and its three principals have settled Federal Trade Commission charges that they deceptively marketed Amberen, a dietary supplement, to women over 40 who are perimenopausal or...
FTC Adds Defendants, Charges in Ongoing Tech Support Scam Case
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The Federal Trade Commission has added three new defendants to an ongoing case against a tech support scam. The scheme allegedly bilked consumers out of tens of millions of dollars by pretending to...
Marketers of One-on-One ‘Brain Training’ Programs Settle FTC Charges That Claims about Ability to Treat Severe Cognitive Impairments Are Unsupported
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The developers and marketers of the LearningRx “brain training” programs have agreed to stop making a range of false and unsubstantiated claims and pay $200,000 under a settlement with the Federal...
Statement of FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection Director Jessica Rich Regarding Court of Appeals Decision on Jerk.com
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The Director of the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, Jessica Rich, issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruling upholding a...
FTC Seeks Comment on Proposed Rule Amendments Related to the E-Warranty Act
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The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on proposed amendments to its Disclosure Rule and Pre-Sale Availability Rule to give effect to changes required by the 2015 E-Warranty Act, Pub...
FTC Issues Warning Letters Regarding Agency’s Eyeglass Rule
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Federal Trade Commission staff has sent 38 letters to eyeglass prescribers warning them of potential violations of the agency’s Ophthalmic Practice Rules, known as the Eyeglass Rule, which ensures...
FTC Testifies on Its Privacy Protection Efforts at Hearing Examining Proposed FCC Rules
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In testimony before Congress today, the Federal Trade Commission outlined its work over the past 40 years to protect consumers’ privacy at a hearing convened to examine privacy rules proposed by the...
New FTC Business Guidance for Employment Background Screening Companies Helps With FCRA Compliance
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The Federal Trade Commission has created new guidance for businesses aimed at giving employment background screening companies information on how to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)...
FTC Approves Final Order in Vulcun Deceptive App Installation Case
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After a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final order resolving the Commission’s complaint against Vulcun alleging that the company unfairly replaced a popular web...
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