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February 14, 2013
- Tips For Consumers: February 14, 2013
FTC Announces New Videos to Help You Be Secure OnlineToday, the Federal Trade Commission released a series of video tips to help you protect your personal information online.
- For Release: February 14, 2013
FTC To Host Workshop Examining the Effects of Identity Theft on Older AmericansThe Federal Trade Commission will host a one-day workshop on May 7, 2013, exploring how identity theft impacts older Americans.
- Tips For Consumers: February 14, 2013
At Tax Time, FTC Reminds Consumers: Watch Out for Identity TheftWith the tax-filing season upon us, the Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency, reminds consumers to be aware of the threat of identity theft.
February 13, 2013
February 12, 2013
- For Your Information: February 12, 2013
FTC Approves Modified Final Order Settling Charges against Marketer of Four Loko Malt BeverageFollowing a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has finalized a modified Order settling charges against Phusion Projects, LLC, and its principals for falsely claiming that a 23.5-ounce can of Four Loko contains the alcohol equivalent of one or two regular 12-ounce beers, and that a consumer could drink one entire can safely on a single occasion.
- For Your Information: February 12, 2013
FTC Extends Deadline for Comments on its Review of Fred Meyer GuidesGuides Advise Businesses How to Avoid Illegal Discrimination
in the Provision of Promotional Allowances and Services
- For Release: February 12, 2013
FTC Approves Final Order Settling Charges of Anticompetitive Conduct Against IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final order settling charges that IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., the largest U.S. supplier of diagnostic testing products used by small animal veterinarians, acted anticompetitively by engaging in exclusive dealing arrangements with all three national distributors and two large regional distributors.
February 11, 2013
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February 1, 2013
- For Release: February 1, 2013
Path Social Networking App Settles FTC Charges it Deceived Consumers and Improperly Collected Personal Information from Users' Mobile Address BooksCompany also Will Pay $800,000 for Allegedly Collecting Kids' Personal Information without their Parents’ Consent
- For Release: February 1, 2013
FTC Staff Report Recommends Ways to Improve Mobile Privacy DisclosuresRecommendations Would Help Build Trust in the Mobile Marketplace, Agency Says
- For Release: February 1, 2013
FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz to Step Down This MonthAfter nearly four years as the head of the Federal Trade Commission, Chairman Jon Leibowitz today announced he will step down on February 15, 2013. He has been a Commissioner since September 3, 2004.
- For Release: February 1, 2013
FTC Seeks Public Comments on Proposed Amendments to the Premerger
Notification Rules Related to the Withdrawal of HSR Filings Proposed Changes Would Help FTC, DOJ Make Efficient Use of Scarce Agency Resources
- For Your Information: February 1, 2013
FTC Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed Settlement Order Concerning Google and Motorola Mobility LLC. through February 22, 2013At the request of several members of the public, the Federal Trade Commission has extended the time to submit public comments on the proposed settlement order concerning Google and Motorola Mobility LLC. (MMI) through February 22, 2013.