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FTC proposes to repeal 52-year-old Picture Tube Rule
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced March 13 that it is proposing to repeal its Picture Tube Rule. -
FTC settles with Utah firms for allegedly marketing movies in a deceptive manner
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced March 16 that three Utah firms and their owner will settle allegations of deceptively and illegally calling more than 117 million consumers to pitch their movies. -
FTC announces federal court ban on 4 who push cryptocurrency referral scams
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced March 16 that a federal court has banned four individuals from allegedly promoting deceptive moneymaking schemes that involve cryptocurrency. -
FTC reaches settlement with motor carrier registration scam group
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced March 19 that the operators of a registration service for motor carries have agreed to a settlement after allegations they impersonated, or falsely claimed affiliation with the U.S. Department of Transportation. -
FTC modifies 2014 order against real estate data, analytics firm
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced March 15 that it will modify a 2014 order against CoreLogic Inc. -
FTC lauds CDK's abandoned acquisition of Auto/Mate
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced March 20 that had it issued an administrative complaint arguing that CDK Global Inc.’s proposed acquisition of Auto/Mate would violate federal antitrust laws and reduce competition in the market for Dealer Management System (DMS) software. Following the issuance of the complaint, CDK and Auto/Mate notified the FTC that they abandoned the acquisition plans. -
FTC OKs final order for caring.com's divestiture to allow Red Ventures' acquisition of Bankrate
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently approved its final order for caring.com senior living referral service to be divested in order for the completion of Red Ventures' acquisition of Bankrate, an order that settles charges that the acquisition could disrupt market competition. -
FTC reaches settlement with defendants in Money Now Funding scheme
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a settlement agreement with Michael Abdelmesseh and KMA Merchant Services LLC, charged by the FTC for laundering credit card charges as part of a business scheme for Money Now Funding (MNF). -
FTC rules on air ambulance service providers in Hawaii
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced March 7 that Air Medical Group and AMR Holdco, two providers of ambulance services, will divest inter-facility air ambulance transport services before completing their proposed merger. -
FTC approves Sears' petition to reopen 2009 settlement order
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Feb. 28 that it has approved a petition by Sears Holding Management requesting that the FTC reopen and modify an earlier order settling allegations that Sears had failed to disclose how much personal information was obtained from consumers who downloaded the company’s software app. -
FTC issues report recommending mobile device manufacturers improve security updates
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Feb. 28 the issuance of a report that recommends mobile device manufacturers consider taking steps to improve security updates for users. -
FTC releases 2017 summary of reported consumer complaints
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced March 1 that it has released its annual summary of complaints reported by consumers. -
FTC closes case involving Essilor's acquisition of Luxottica
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced March 1 that it ihas ssued a statement after it voted to close its case related to Luxottica Group’s proposed merger with Essilor. -
FTC report examines web-hosting services for small businesses
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Feb. 20 that its staff has released a report detailing whether 11 web-hosting services for small businesses provide default email authentication and anti-phishing technologies. -
FTC reaches settlement with company that allegedly misrepresented 'anti-aging' benefits
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Feb. 21 that Telomerase Activation Sciences Inc. (TA Sciences) and CEO Noel Patton will settle allegations of making false or unsubstantiated claims about two “anti-aging” products. -
FTC to host workshop for contact lens marketplace
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Feb. 23 that it has posted the agenda for its upcoming workshop on the contact lens marketplace and proposed changes to its Contact Lens Rule. -
FTC calls Wilhelmsen's acquisition of Drew anti-competitive, violation of antitrust laws
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Feb. 23 that Wilhelmsen Maritime Services’ proposed $400 million acquisition of Drew Marine Group would violate antitrust laws and reduce competition for marine water treatment chemicals that are used by global fleets. -
FTC seeks consumer protection in legislation to limit telehealth eye care
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Feb. 12 that it has submitted staff comments to the Washington state Legislature about proposed legislation that would put limitations on the telehealth eye care industry in the state. -
FTC targets nation's 3 largest dental supply companies, alleging anti-price discount conspiracy
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Feb. 12 that it has sued the nation' three largest dental supply companies over an alleged conspiracy to not provide discounts to a certain customer segment. -
FTC mails $2.9 million to 72,836 victims of alleged payday loan scheme
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Feb. 15 that it is mailing a total of more than $2.9 million to 72,836 victims of an alleged payday loan scheme conducted by CWB Services LLC.