- 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.
- 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.
- 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.