Creative Health Institute, Inc., and Kyl L. Smith, In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
012 3248
Docket Number
C-4108
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Public Statement
Advertising Issues Before the Federal Trade Commission
Date
It is a pleasure to be here today to discuss consumer protection issues currently before the Federal Trade Commission. Let me start by mentioning that my remarks this morning reflect solely my views...
Apr19
Monitoring Software on Your PC: Spyware, Adware and Other Software
The FTC hosted a public workshop to explore the issues associated with the distribution and effects of software that aids in gathering information about a person or organization without their...
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Privo, Inc.'s Application For Approval as a Safe Harbor Program under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule
Date
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on the provisions of a safe harbor program that Privo, Inc. (“Privo”) submitted for Commission approval pursuant to the Children’s Online Privacy...
Prepared Statement - Announcement of FDA Obesity Working Group Report
Date
By
Timothy J. Muris, Former Chairman
*The views expressed are those of FTC Chairman Muris and do not necessarily reflect those of the Federal Trade Commission or any other Commissioner. I applaud Secretary Thompson and Dr. Crawford for...
UMG Recordings, Inc. to Pay $400,000, Bonzi Software, Inc. To Pay $75,000 to Settle COPPA Civil Penalty Charges
Date
UMG Recordings, Inc. and Bonzi Software, Inc. each have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they violated the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by knowingly...
Public Statement
Diagnosing Physician-Hospital Organizations
Date
I. Introduction I have been asked to speak today about the Federal Trade Commission's enforcement approach to physician-hospital organizations, otherwise known as PHOs. (1) I am pleased to do so. The...
Sellers of Girls Gone Wild Videos Charged with Deceptive Practices
Date
On behalf of the Federal Trade Commission, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) yesterday filed a complaint against California-based Mantra Films, Inc. (Mantra), and its sole officer and director...
Prepared Statement of the Federal Trade Commission On Cybersecurity and Consumer Data: What's at Risk for the Consumer?
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By
Orson Swindle, Former Commissioner
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Testimony
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Public Statement
A Regulator's Perspective on Protecting Consumers and Competitive Marketplaces: Developments at the FTC
Date
Thank you for this warm reception and the kind introduction, Randy. Facing a room full of experienced and brilliant attorneys is always a daunting task for me, not being a Member of the Priesthood...
FTC Acts Against Alleged Web Cramming Operation
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The FTC has charged a purported Web cramming operation with billing small business consumers for “free” Internet services, without full disclosure of the negative option features and without consumers...
Oct29
Marketing Violent Entertainment To Children: A Workshop on Industry Self-Regulation
The FTC hosted a public workshop to examine issues relating to the marketing of violent entertainment to children. The workshop provided a forum for discussing the state of self-regulation in the...
FTC and the Irish Director of Consumer Affairs Agree To Enhance Cooperation on Consumer Protection Matters
Date
The Federal Trade Commission and Ireland’s Office of the Director of Consumer Affairs (ODCA) today announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to facilitate enhanced law...
Report
The Effect of Consumer Testimonials and Disclosures of Ad Communication for a Dietary Supplement (The Endorsement Booklet Study)
Date
A consumer survey was conducted to examine the communication effects of a promotional booklet for a dietary supplement. The booklet consisted entirely of three pages of consumer testimonials...
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Visuals: Blue Booklet
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Visuals: Green Booklet
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Visuals: Orange Booklet
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Visuals: Purple Booklet
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Visuals: White Booklet
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Visuals: Yellow Booklet
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Questionnaire A
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Screener
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FTC/DOJ Hearings on Health Care And Competition Law and Policy
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The Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice (DOJ) today released a detailed agenda for the final sessions of their joint hearings on health care and competition law and policy, to be held...
FTC Report Cites Improvements in Alcohol Industry Self-Regulation
Date
In response to a request from the House and Senate Appropriations Committees and hearings by House Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Frank R. Wolf, the Federal Trade Commission today issued a...
Report
Alcohol Marketing and Advertising: A Federal Trade Commission Report to Congress (September 2003)
Date
The Conferees of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees directed the Federal Trade Commission to study the impact on underage consumers of ads for new flavored malt beverages, and whether the...
Public Statement
The Federal Trade Commission and the Future Development of U.S. Consumer Protection Policy
Date
The views here are those of Chairman Muris and not necessarily of theCommission or of any other Commissioner. I. Introduction On the calendar of an academic, the closing weeks of August mean that a...
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