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FTC staff supports repealing Alaska's certificate-of-need laws
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In recent testimony to the Alaska Senate Labor and Commerce Committee, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff recommended repeal of Alaska's certificate-of-need (CON) laws requiring health care providers to obtain the state's approval prior to their expansion, establishment of new facilities/services and for certain large capital expenditures. -
FTC targets American Financial Benefits Center in 'Operation Game of Loans' Initiative
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of its "Operation Game of Loans" federal-state law enforcement initiative, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed charges against American Financial Benefits Center for allegedly violating the FTC Act and the FTC's Telemarketing Sales Rule by defrauding thousands of customers of more than $28 million. -
FTC OKs final order in fertilizer, chemical companies merger
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has voted to 2-0 to approve a final order that settles charges against a merger of Canadian fertilizer and chemical companies Potash Corporation, Saskatchewan Inc. and Agrium Inc, on the basis the merger would harm competition in two markets. -
FTC amends Energy Labeling Rule to update information
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently amended its Energy Labeling Rule to update the cost information and comparability range for its EnergyGuide labels on items such as dishwashers, furnaces, pool heaters and room air conditioners. -
Explore Talent settles FTC allegations of violating Children's Online Protection Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Prime Sites, doing business as Explore Talent, has agreed to pay $235,000 to settle Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charges that the online talent search company violated the Children's Online Protection Act (COPPA) and misled consumers. -
FTC obtains court order to halt alleged business coaching scheme
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has obtained a court order to stop what it calls a business coaching scheme that allegedly took more than $14 million from customers who were trying to start their own online business. -
FTC approves final order in Becton, Dickinson medical technology acquisition case
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Jan. 26 that, following a public comment period, the agency approved a final order settling antitrust charges against Becton, Dickinson, a medical technology company. -
FTC comments on FCC's proposed rule making regarding erroneously blocked robocalls
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on Jan. 31 that it provided comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding potential mechanisms to address erroneously blocked robocalls without harming consumers or callers. -
FTC: 7-Eleven to divest 76 fuel stores to complete $3.3 billion acquisition of Sunoco outlets
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Jan. 19 that Seven & i Holdings Ltd., the parent company of 7-Eleven convenience stores that is based in Tokyo, will divest select retail fuel outlets in order to complete its proposed $3.3 billion acquisition of about 1,100 retail fuel outlets from Sunoco. -
FTC: Hat company falsely told consumers products were 'made in America'
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Jan. 23 that Bollman Hat Company, and its wholly owned subsidiary SaveAnAmericanJob, will stop making alleged false claims about its products after a settlement with the agency. -
FTC adjusts maximum civil penalty amounts for violations of 16 legal provisions
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Jan. 23 that it has adjusted the maximum civil penalty dollar amounts for violations of 16 provisions of law the agency enforces. -
FTC: Telemarketing company to pay $250,000 after misleading consumers during charitable calls
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Jan. 10 that InfoCision Inc., a company that makes calls to consumers on behalf of charitable organizations and is based in Akron, Ohio, will pay $250,000 after allegations of misleading consumers. -
FTC: $1.3 million to be reimbursed to consumers victimized by alleged tech support scam
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Jan. 10 that the assets of the operators of an alleged tech scam will be used to reimburse consumers victimized by the scheme. -
FTC: Health product company misled consumers about quality of cancer-related products
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Jan. 11 that CellMark Biopharma LLC and its CEO, Derek E. Vest, will settle allegations of making unsupported claims about two health products that the company sold. -
FTC OKs order allowing ACT to acquire Jet-Pep
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Jan. 9 that, following a public comment period, that the agency has approved a final order settling antitrust law violation allegations against Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ACT), which has been attempting to acquire competitor Jet-Pep Inc. -
FTC, Nevada charge MyEx.com operators with violating FTC Act
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Jan. 9 that, in association with the state of Nevada, the agency has charged a group of defendants operating an adult content website with federal and state law violations. -
FTC settles with business coaching scheme that bilked consumers out of millions
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Jan. 9 that it has reached a settlement with the operators of telemarketing scheme that allegedly bilked consumers out of millions of dollars. -
FTC finalizes Victory Media settlement, bans company from misrepresenting products to military personnel
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission announced Jan. 12 that, following a public comment period, the agency has issued a final order in the Victory Media case that resolves allegations that Victory Media deceptively promoted post-secondary schools to military consumers. -
FTC to send $2.2 million in restitution to 7,583 consumers in alleged business coaching scam
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission announced Jan. 16 that it will mail 7,583 checks worth a total of about $2.2 million to consumers who were victimized by an alleged business coaching scam. -
FTC staff offers comments on proposed Nebraska legislation to review licensing regulations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Jan. 18 that its staff has submitted written comments on proposed legislation in Nebraska that would initiate a comprehensive review of the state’s licensing regulations and laws.