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July 2, 2012

Press Release

FTC Wins $2.6 Million Court Judgment Against Operation That Made Exaggerated Claims for Mortgage and Foreclosure-Relief Services

Date

July 2, 2012

The Federal Trade Commission won a $2.6 million federal court judgment against three defendants behind a scheme that charged consumers large upfront fees and failed to deliver the mortgage...

Press Release

FTC Reminds Job Seekers: Get Your Free Credit Report Before You Apply for a Job

Date

July 2, 2012

Before you apply for a job, you should know what's in your credit report, because employers may look at your credit history if they're considering hiring you. The Federal Trade Commission, the nation...

Press Release

FTC Staff: No Present Intention to Recommend Challenging Voluntary Fee Program in Connecticut Heating Oil Industry to Fund Consumer Education and Retailer Training

Date

July 2, 2012

The Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Competition staff has issued an advisory opinion letter, in response to a request from the Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association (ICPA), stating that...

Federal Register Notice

16 CFR Part 23: Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries; Request for Public Comments

Date

July 2, 2012

Case Timeline Item

BurnLounge, Inc. (timeline item) - July 2, 2012

Date

July 2, 2012

Notice of Plaintiff Federal Trade Commission's Cross-Appeal (16.12 KB)

Case Timeline Item

Washington Data Resources, Inc., et al. (timeline item) - July 2, 2012

Date

July 2, 2012

Judgment Against Richard A. Bishop, Brent McDaniel, Washington Data Resources, Inc., and Tyna Caldwell (61.64 KB)

Order of Default Judgment Against Washington Data Resources, Inc. (86.52 KB)

Judgment and Injunction Against Richard Bishop, John Brent McDaniel, and Tyna Caldwell (115.27 KB)

Opinion and Order After Trial (327.39 KB)

Final Judgment and Order for Permanent Injunction and Settlement of Claims as to Defendant Douglas A. Crowder (69.59 KB)

Final Judgment and Order for Permanent Injunction and Settlement of Claims as to Defendants Crowder Law Group and Bruce Meltzer and Kathleen Lewis and Optimum Business Solutions (20 KB)

Stipulated Final Judgment and Order for Permanent Injunction and Settlement of Claims as to Defendants Bruce Meltzer and Crowder Law Group, P.A. (552.99 KB)

Stipulated Final Judgment and Order for Permanent Injunction and Settlement of Claims as to Defendants Kathleen Lewis and Optimum Business Solutions, LLC (527.24 KB)

Case Timeline Item

POM Wonderful LLC and Roll Global LLC, In the Matter of (timeline item) - July 2, 2012

Date

July 2, 2012

Complaint Counsel's Motion for Leave to File Reply in Support of its Motion to Reopen the Record and Admit: Respondents Post-Initial Decision Advertisements and Complaint Counsel's Authenticating Declaration (370.21 KB)

Advisory Opinions

Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association

Date

July 2, 2012

Staff Advisory Opinion Letter from Michael Bloom, Assistant Director for Policy & Coordination, Bureau of Competition, to Eugene A. Guilford, Jr., dated July 2, 2012 (102.25 KB)

July 1, 2012

Advocacy Filings

FTC Staff Comment to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Concerning Electronic Fund Transfers (Regulation E) and General Purpose Reloadable Prepaid Cards

Date

July 1, 2012

Matter Number

P064808

FTC Staff Comment to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Concerning Electronic Fund Transfers (Regulation E) and General Purpose Reloadable Prepaid Cards (169.6 KB)

Advocacy Filings

FTC Reply Comment Before the Federal Communications Commission Concerning Placement of Unauthorized Charges on Wireless Bills, Otherwise Known as "Cramming"

Date

July 1, 2012

Matter Number

P104403

Docket Number

11-116

09-158

98-170

FTC Reply Comment Before the Federal Communications Commission Concerning Placement of Unauthorized Charges on Wireless Bills, Otherwise Known as "Cramming" (54.93 KB)

June 30, 2012

Report

Federal Trade Commission Rule Compliance Guides For Small Businesses and Other Small Entities: A Commission Report To Congress, Pursuant To Section 212 of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act: July 2011-June 2012

Date

June 30, 2012

Text of the Commission Report (39.2 MB)

June 29, 2012

Report

Effects of a Bristol Windows Advertisement with an “Up To” Savings Claim on Consumer Take-Away and Beliefs

Date

June 29, 2012

An FTC-commissioned study indicating that when marketers use the phrase "up to" in claims about their products, many consumers are likely to believe that they will achieve the maximum "up to" results...

120629bristolwindowsreport.pdf (181.22 KB)

Press Release

FTC Report: Many Consumers Believe "Up To" Claims Promise Maximum Results

Date

June 29, 2012

The Federal Trade Commission today released an FTC-commissioned study indicating that when marketers use the phrase "up to" in claims about their products, many consumers are likely to believe that...

Press Release

FTC Alert: Federal Government Not Offering "Free" Money to Pay Your Bills

Date

June 29, 2012

The Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency, wants you to know that swindlers are enticing people with this sales pitch: There is currently money available NOW right here in...

Press Release

FTC Announces Pet Medications Workshop; Will Explore Competition and Consumer Protection Issues Related to the Pet Medications Industry

Date

June 29, 2012

On Tuesday, October 2, 2012, the Federal Trade Commission will host a workshop to examine the ways pet medications are distributed to consumers, and how these practices affect consumer choice and...

Press Release

FTC Closes Its Investigation Into Sony/ATV Music Publishing's Proposed Acquisition of EMI Music Publishing

Date

June 29, 2012

The Federal Trade Commission has closed its nonpublic investigation of Sony/ATV Music Publishing's proposed acquisition of EMI Music Publishing, without taking any action. Accordingly, the deal may...

Cases and Proceedings

Petitions to Quash