Apr27
The Rebate Debate
The FTC hosted a public workshop that gathered consumer advocates, government officials, business people, and other parties involved in the rebate process. The workshop provided an opportunity to...
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FTC Identifies Additional Group of Choice Point Identity Theft Victims Who May Qualify for Redress
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The Federal Trade Commission has mailed claim forms for reimbursement to an additional 1,500 consumers who may have been victims of identity theft due to alleged security lapses at data broker...
Report
Combating Identity Theft: A Strategic Plan
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Strategic Plan
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Volume II: Supplemental Information
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Apr23
Proof Positive: New Directions for ID Authentication
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The FTC hosted a public workshop to explore the role of authentication processes in preventing identity theft. The workshop provided a forum for discussion among public sector, private sector, and...
The President's Identity Theft Task Force Releases Comprehensive Strategic Plan to Combat Identity Theft
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(202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WWW.USDOJ.GOV WASHINGTON - Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales and Federal Trade Commission Chairman Deborah Platt Majoras today announced the completion of the...
Sweepstakes Promoters Will Pay $1.4 Million To Settle FTC Charges
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A sweepstakes operation that enticed consumers to send money in order to win cash prizes has agreed to pay almost $1.4 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it violated federal laws...
Apr20
Conference on Behavioral Economics and Consumer Policy
The FTC's Bureau of Economics sponsored a conference to explore research into how consumer behavior should influence consumer protection policy. The event brought together economists and other...
Opinion 07-1
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Discusses the application of the Telemarketing Sales Rule to a proposed business plan involving the sale of automobile service contracts.
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Opinion 07-1
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Commission Approves Final Consent Order in Matter of Guidance Software
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Commission approval of final consent order: Following a public comment period, the Commission has approved the issuance of a final consent order and letter to the one commenter of record in the matter...
National Restaurant Company Settles FTC Charges for Deceptive Gift Card Sales
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Darden Restaurants Inc., which owns restaurant chains Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Smokey Bones, and Bahama Breeze, has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it engaged in deceptive...
Guidance Software, Inc., In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
062 3057
Opinion 07-1
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Addresses whether a franchisor may distribute disclosure documents in a foreign language.
Opinion 07-2
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Discusses whether funeral providers may routinely charge a fee for the refrigeration of bodies that is separate from the non-declinable basic services fee, and whether funeral providers may charge a...
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Opinion 07-2
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Opinion 07-1
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Discusses under what circumstances a funeral provider may need a contract with a cemetery provider to provide either a good faith estimate of the cemetery costs or the actual costs.
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Opinion 07-1
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Opinion 07-3
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Reiterates the long-standing policy that funeral providers may not require consumers to inspect and accept third-party merchandise.
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Opinion 07-3
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Federal Register Notice
Trade Regulation Rule Relating to Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Utilized in Home Entertainment Products
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Kmart Settles With FTC Over Gift Card Sales Practices
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Kmart Corporation has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it engaged in deceptive practices in advertising and selling its Kmart gift card. As part of the settlement, Kmart will...
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