News Releases for September 2009

September 22, 2009

• For Release: September 22, 2009
  Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice to Hold Workshops Concerning Horizontal Merger GuidelinesAntitrust Agencies Explore Possible Update to Guidelines to Account for Legal and Economic Developments
• For Release: September 22, 2009
  Dish Network Dealers Settle With FTC Over 'Do Not Call' ChargesSeparate Court Orders Bar Future Do Not Call Violations
• For Release: September 22, 2009
  Court to Con Artist: Give Up Your House or Face Jail TimeDefendant Previously Barred From Business Opportunity Pitches

September 21, 2009

• For Release: September 21, 2009
  Internet Payday Lenders Will Pay $1 Million to Settle FTC and Nevada Charges; FTC Had Challenged Defendants' Illegal Lending and Collection TacticsAn international Internet payday lending operation will pay $1 million to settle Federal Trade Commission and State of Nevada charges that it failed to disclose key loan terms and used unlawful debt collection tactics.
• For Your Information: September 21, 2009
  Commission Seeks Public Comments on Proposed Follow-Up Study on Food Marketing to YouthThe Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comments on a proposal to collect information from food and beverage companies and quick-service restaurants on promotional activities, nutrition information, and expenditures for products marketed to children and adolescents.

September 17, 2009

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  For Release: September 17, 2009
  FTC Announces New Enforcement Actions In Continuing Crackdown On Mortgage Relief Services ScamsThe Federal Trade Commission today announced two new law enforcement actions in a continuing crackdown on mortgage foreclosure rescue and loan modification scams, bringing to 22 the number of these cases the Commission has filed since the housing crisis began.

September 15, 2009

• For Release: September 15, 2009
  FTC to Host Public Roundtables to Address Evolving Consumer Privacy IssuesThe Federal Trade Commission will host a series of day-long public roundtable discussions to explore the privacy challenges posed by the vast array of 21st century technology and business practices that collect and use consumer data.

September 11, 2009

• For Your Information: September 11, 2009
  Beware of California Wildfire Charity Scams, FTC WarnsThe Federal Trade Commission warns consumers to use caution when donating to charities that claim to help victims of the devastating California wildfires.

September 10, 2009

• For Release: September 10, 2009
  FTC Launches 2009 Campaign Targeting Teen DrinkingThe Federal Trade Commission today launched the 2009 "We Don’t Serve Teens" public education campaign to help prevent teenagers from getting easy access to alcohol, and to promote compliance with the legal drinking age of 21.
• For Release: September 10, 2009
  Second FTC Roundtable to Discuss Debt Collection Arbitration and Litigation; Call for Public CommentsThe Federal Trade Commission will host a two-day public event on consumer protection issues in litigation and arbitration proceedings to collect on consumer debt. This will be the second in a series of three FTC roundtable discussions on these topics.
• For Release: September 10, 2009
  FTC Testifies on Efforts to Stop Economic Stimulus FraudThe Federal Trade Commission today told the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs that the agency is working to protect consumers from fraudulent schemes claiming to dispense guaranteed grants from the economic stimulus program, and from other frauds exploiting consumers who are struggling due to the economic downturn.

September 9, 2009

• For Your Information: September 9, 2009
  FTC Approves Final Consent Order Requiring Sears to Disclose the Installation of Tracking Software Placed on Consumers’ Computers; FTC Approves Final Consent Order in Matter Concerning Enhanced Vision Systems, Inc.The Federal Trade Commission has approved a final consent order in the matter of Sears Holdings Management Corporation, following a public comment period, and authorized the staff to provide responses to the commenters of record. Following a public comment period, the Commission has approved a final consent order in the matter of Enhanced Vision Systems, Inc.

September 8, 2009

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  For Release: September 8, 2009
  CVS to Pay Nearly $2.8 Million in Consumer Refunds to Settle FTC Charges of Unsubstantiated Advertising of AirShield 'Immune Boosting' SupplementJust in time for back-to-school and cold season, national retailer CVS Pharmacy, Inc. will stop making misleading claims that its “AirShield” dietary supplements can prevent colds, fight germs, and boost immune systems.

September 4, 2009

• For Release: September 4, 2009
  FTC Stresses Need to Consider Competition and Consumer Protection in Developing National Broadband PlanThe Federal Trade Commission today filed comments in response to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice of Inquiry regarding development of a National Broadband Plan that will seek to ensure that every American has access to broadband capability.

September 1, 2009

• For Release: September 1, 2009
  FTC Settlement Bans Robocalls from Auto "Warranty" CompanyNew Rule Prohibiting Unwanted Robocalls Takes Effect Today