- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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