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FTC to mail checks to consumers victimized by Kentucky-based FHTM's alleged pyramid scheme
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced this week it is mailing 285,361 checks totaling more than $3.7 million to victims of Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing’s (FHTM) alleged pyramid scheme. -
FTC files amicus brief in Amphastar v. Momenta case
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced this week that it has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in which it urges the court to reverse a district court’s dismissal of the complaint in Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc. v. Momenta Pharmaceuticals. -
Vito Glazers to pay $200,000 judgment from 2014 text message spam case
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced this week that a federal court judge has approved the lifting of the partial suspension of a $200,000 judgment imposed against Vito Glazers, a defendant in a 2014 text spam case. -
Companies could face criminal prosecution for illegal employee agreements
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- Companies that enter into non-compete agreements regarding employees could face criminal prosecution, including possibly jail. -
FTC approves modified final order in Koninklijke, Delhaize merger case
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Oct. 31, following a public comment period, that it has approved a modified final order settling charges against Koninklijke Ahold and Delhaize Group over their merger. -
Consumer Education Group banned from making allegedly illegal telemarketing calls
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on Nov. 1 that a collection of entities known as Consumer Education Group operating out of California and Colorado will settle charges of making millions of illegal telemarketing calls to consumers on the national Do Not Call (DNC) Registry.y. -
Valeant will divest Paragon Holdings to new business entity, FTC announces
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Nov. 7 that Canadian pharmaceutical conglomerate Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc., parent company of Bausch + Lomb, will divest Paragon Holdings Inc. -
Fayez Sarofim to pay $720,000 after allegations of violating HSR Act
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Department of Justice’s Antitrust division, at the request of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), announced Oct. 28 that it filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Fayez Sarofim for allegedly violating premerger notification and waiting period requirements of the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act of 1976. -
FTC announces court win in latest case as part of Operation Collection Protection
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Oct. 31 that a federal judge banned a group of debt collectors that allegedly pretended to be affiliated with the government from the debt collection business. -
FTC, DOJ seek public comment on revisions to international antitrust guidelines
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Nov. 1 that, along with the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division, it will seek public comment on proposed Antitrust Guidelines for International Enforcement and Cooperation, which update guidelines issued by the agencies in 1995. -
FTC joins DOJ in amicus brief in a Visa and MasterCard case involving ATM fees
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced last week that it has joined the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division in an amicus brief filed by the Solicitor General in the cases of Visa Inc., et al. v. Osborn and Visa Inc., et al v. Stoumbos. -
FTC to issue second Federal Register notice about e-cigarette industry
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced last week that it will issue a second Federal Register notice on proposed compulsory process orders to marketers of electronic cigarettes. The goal will be to obtain information about their sales and marketing expenditures. -
Court signs $10 billion settlement order in Volkswagen 'clean diesel' case
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced last week that a federal judge in San Francisco has signed a $10 billion settlement, beginning the process for owners to receive compensation for the Volskwagen and Audio 2.0 liter diesel cars they bought. -
FTC, Justice Department issue guidance for HR professionals on antitrust laws
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) along with the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division issued guidance last week for human resource (HR) professionals and other employees involved in compensation and hiring decisions. -
FTC settles with Chemence after allegations of falsely saying products were 'Made in USA'
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced that Chemence Inc., a specialty chemical company in Georgia, has agreed to not make claims that its strong, fast-acting glues are made in the United States. -
FTC announces settlement with 29 defendants in alleged skincare deception scheme
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced this week a group of 29 defendants has been banned from deceptive marketing and billing tactics after the defendants allegedly used these tactics to promote skincare products. -
Trade commission alleges Global Access Technical Support violated law
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced charges this week against a group of defendants that commonly operated under the name Global Access Technical Support. -
FTC approves final order settling collusion charges against Fortiline
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that, following a public comment period, it has approved a final order settling charges that Fortiline LLC illegally invited a competitor to collude on prices. -
FTC to return $20 million to consumers victimized by alleged One Technologies scam
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it will return close to $20 million to more than 145,000 consumers around the U.S. who were allegedly victimized by One Technologies LP and its two partner companies. -
Court backs FTC in case against COORGA Nutraceuticals
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that a U.S. district court judge has ruled that COORGA Nutraceuticals Corporation and its principal Garfield Coore violated the law by alleging their “Grey Defence” dietary supplements reversed or prevented gray hair.