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UMG Recordings, Inc. to Pay $400,000, Bonzi Software, Inc. To Pay $75,000 to Settle COPPA Civil Penalty Charges
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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...
Opinion 04-2
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Addresses earnings claims in electronic advertisements, including bulk commercial email.
Public Statement
Diagnosing Physician-Hospital Organizations
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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...
Rausch v. The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
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Citation Number
03-35695
Federal Court
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
The Commission argued that the district court erred in holding that an insurance company does not take “adverse action” against a consumer, as that term is defined in the Fair Credit Reporting Act...
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Opinion 04-1
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Discusses the application of the Franchise Rule to a trademarked business planning course.
Staff Advisory Opinion - Pyramid Scheme Analysis
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Discusses the Commission’s analysis of compensation based on personal consumption by members of a multi-level company’s sales force and the legal significance of consent orders the Commission has...
Opinion 04-1
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Discusses the application of the Telemarketing Sales Rule's Fee Rule provision to independent or franchised agents of a company.
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Opinion 04-1
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Sellers of Girls Gone Wild Videos Charged with Deceptive Practices
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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 Identity Theft: Prevention and Victim Assistance
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By
Betsy Broder, Counsel for International Consumer Protection
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Testimony
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30 Minute Mortgage, Inc., Gregory P. Roth, and Peter W. Stolz
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
022-3224
Opinion 03-5
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Addresses a request to conduct a demonstration project for electronic compliance with the Franchise Rule.
Court Order Puts Brakes on International License Marketers
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(Corrected to provide Amended Complaint) Three companies and three individuals marketing fake international driver’s permits (IDPs), college and university diplomas, academic transcripts, and related...
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
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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...
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...
Green, Clinton R., d/b/a The Police Bulletin, State Police Magazine, et al.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
022 3252
Opinion 03-4
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Discusses the application of the Franchise Rule to automotive paint matching businesses.
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