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News Releases for August 2009
August 12, 2009
- For Your Information: August 12, 2009
FTC Releases Reports on Cigarette and Smokeless Tobacco Sales and Marketing ExpendituresThe amount spent on cigarette advertising and promotion by the five largest cigarette companies in the United States declined from $13.11 billion in 2005 to $12.49 billion in 2006, according to a report released today by the Federal Trade Commission.
August 11, 2009
- For Release: August 11, 2009
Two Companies Pay Civil Penalties to Settle FTC Charges; Failed to Give Required Notices to Fired Workers and Rejected Job ApplicantsTwo companies that fired workers and rejected job applicants based on background checks without informing them of their rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they violated federal law. - For Release: August 11, 2009
FTC Charges Companies with 'Bamboo-zling' Consumers with False Product ClaimsBamboo-based Textiles, Actually Made of Rayon, Are Not Antimicrobial, Made in an Environmentally Friendly Manner, or Biodegradable - For Release: August 11, 2009
Judge Upholds FTC Staff Complaint Against Marketers of Bogus Cancer CuresAn Administrative Law Judge has upheld Federal Trade Commission staff charges against a company and its officer for making deceptive claims that shark cartilage and herbal formulations prevent, treat, and cure cancer, and heal the effects of chemotherapy and radiation.
August 7, 2009
- For Your Information: August 7, 2009
Commission Reopens Public Comment Period On the Negative Option RuleThe Commission has reopened the public comment period for the review of its Rule Concerning the Use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans at the request of an organization and state and local governments seeking additional time. - For Your Information: August 7, 2009
Tips for Consumers About Layaway PlansFor a long time, layaway plans have provided an alternative to paying cash or using credit.
August 6, 2009
- For Release: August 6, 2009
New FTC Rule Prohibits Petroleum Market ManipulationThe Federal Trade Commission today issued a Final Rule that will prohibit market manipulation in the petroleum industry. - For Release: August 6, 2009
Court Halts U.S. Internet Seller Deceptively Posing as U.K. Home Electronics SiteIn the wake of a Federal Trade Commission complaint against a company that deceptively sold electronics to hundreds of British consumers, the company has agreed to stop its allegedly illegal tactics until the case is decided in federal court. - For Your Information: August 6, 2009
Live Webcast: FTC Roundtable on Protecting Consumers in Debt Collection Litigation and ArbitrationToday is the final day of a public event the Federal Trade Commission and the Searle Center on Law, Regulation, and Economic Growth at Northwestern University School of Law are hosting on consumer protection issues in debt collection proceedings.
August 5, 2009
- For Release: August 5, 2009
FTC Sues Prepaid Calling Card Distributor for Deceiving ConsumersConsumers Got Fewer Calling Minutes Than Advertised, Were Charged Hidden Fees, Agency Says - For Your Information: August 5, 2009
FTC Seeks Comment on ConocoPhillips's Petition to Amend Its Propane Supply Agreement with NGLThe Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a petition from ConocoPhillips requesting approval to amend its propane supply agreement with NGL Supply, Inc., pursuant to a 2002 Commission consent order. - For Your Information: August 5, 2009
Live Webcast: FTC Roundtable on Protecting Consumers in Debt Collection Litigation and ArbitrationToday and tomorrow, the Federal Trade Commission and the Searle Center on Law, Regulation, and Economic Growth at Northwestern University School of Law are hosting a public event on consumer protection issues in debt collection proceedings.
August 3, 2009
- For Release: August 3, 2009
Statement of Bureau of Competition Director Richard Feinstein Regarding the Announcement that Google CEO Eric Schmidt Has Resigned from Apple’s BoardOn August 3, 2009, Apple announced that Eric E. Schmidt, Chief Executive Officer of Google, was stepping down from its board.