Federal Trade Commission
Protecting America's Consumers
Commission Actions for October 2009
October 30, 2009
- In the Matter of Whole Foods Market, Inc., and Wild Oats Markets, Inc.,
Docket No. 9324
File No. 0710114
October 29, 2009
- Telecommunications
FTC Comment Before the Federal Communications Commission Concerning Consumer Information and Disclosure for Communication Services (October 2009) (V100000) - In the Matter of Schering-Plough Corporation, a corporation, and Merck & Co. Inc., a corporation.
FTC File No. 091 0075;
Docket No. C-4268
October 27, 2009
- Federal Trade Commission v. Scott Tarriff, Edward Maloney and Paul Campanelli
(United States District Court for the District of Columbia) - Federal Trade Commission v. Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(United States District Court for the District of Columbia)
FTC File No. 091 0023 - 16 C.F.R. Part 305: Appliance Labeling Rule: Rulemaking Proceeding Pursuant To Section 321 Of The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007: Proposed Changes To The Existing Labeling Requirements For Lamp Products: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Request For Comment.
- Federal Trade Commission v. Sean Cantkier, Scot Lady, Jeffrey Altmire, Michael Haller, Lisa Roye, Alan Lestourgeon, Kean Lee Lim, Greg Rivera, and Neil Sperry.
[Formerly FTC v.One or More Unknown Parties Misrepresenting Their Affiliation With the Making Home Affordable Program]
(United States District Court District of Columbia)
Civil Action No. 09-CV-00894
FTC File No. 092 3147
October 23, 2009
- In the Matter of BASF SE, a corporation.
FTC File No. 081 0265 and Docket No. C-4253
October 22, 2009
- In the Matter of The M Group, Inc., also doing business as Bamboosa, a corporation and Mindy Johnson, Michael Moore, and Morris Saintsing, individually and as members of the corporation.
FTC File No. 082 3184
Docket No. 9340
October 20, 2009
- Federal Trade Commission, Plaintiff, v. MoneyGram International, Inc., Defendant
(United States District Court For the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division)
Case No. 1:09-cv-06576
FTC File No. 062 3187 - United States (For the Federal Trade Commission), Plaintiff, v. Iconix Brand Group, Inc., Defendant
(United States District Court For the Southern District of New York)
FTC File No. 0923032
October 19, 2009
- United States of America (for the Federal Trade Commission) v. ChoicePoint Inc.
(United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division)
FTC File No. 052-3069
October 14, 2009
- In the Matter of Pfizer Inc., a corporation, and Wyeth, a corporation.
Docket No. C-4267
FTC File No. 091 0053
October 9, 2009
- Federal Trade Commission v. Your Magazine Provider, Inc., a corporation, also d.b.a. Periodicals and U.S. Magazine Services, and Jason W. Ellsworth.
(United States District Court for the District of Montana, Missoula Division)
Civil Action No.: 9:08-cv-00064-DWM;
FTC File No.: 082 3084 - Federal Trade Commission v. 6554962 Canada Inc., a corporation, also d/b/a Union Consumer Benefits, and Naeem Alvi, individually and as an officer and director of the corporate defendant.
(United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division)
Civil Action No.: 1:08-cv-02309;
FTC File No. 082 3118
October 8, 2009
- Rudolph Joseph Strobel a/k/a Lee Harrison, individually and doing business as Lee Harrison Credit Restoration, Credit Restoration, and Lee Harrison Associates Credit Restoration, and Leanna Ruth Harrison, individually and doing business as Lee Harrison Credit Restoration, Credit Restoration, and Lee Harrison Associates Credit Restoration, FTC. v.
(United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas)
FTC File No. 082 3141 - Federal Trade Commission v. Successful Credit Service Corporation, a California corporation also dba Success Credit Services and Tracy Ballard aka Tracy Ballard-Straughn, individually and as an officer and/or director of Successful Credit Service.
(United States District Court for the Central District of California Western Division)
FTC File No. 082 3223
October 7, 2009
- In the Matter of Carilion Clinic, a corporation.
Docket No. 9338
FTC File No. 081 0259 - 16 C.F.R. Part 610: Free Annual File Disclosures Rule: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Request For Comments On Proposed Amendments To the Rule To Prevent Deceptive Marketing of Credit Reports and To Ensure Access To Free Annual File Disclosures
October 6, 2009
- In the Matter of World Innovators, Inc., a corporation.
File No. 092 3137 - In the Matter of ExpatEdge Partners, LLC, a limited liability corporation.
File No. 092 3138 - In the Matter of Onyx Graphics, Inc., a corporation.
File No. 092 3139 - In the Matter of Directors Desk LLC, a limited liability company.
File No. 092 3140 - In the Matter of Progressive Gaitways LLC, a limited liability company.
File No. 092 3141 - In the Matter of Collectify LLC, a limited liability company.
File No. 092 3142 - In the Matter of Constellation Brands, Inc., a corporation.
File No. 092 3035
October 5, 2009
- 16 C.F.R. Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising: Notice Announcing Adoption of Revised Guides
- 16 C.F.R. Part 310: Telemarketing Sales Rule: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Request for Public Comment, and Announcement of Public Forum: Extension of the Public Comment Period Until October 26, 2009
October 2, 2009
- In the Matter of Gemtronics, Inc., a corporation and William H. Isely, individually and as the owner of Gemtronics, Inc.
File No. 082-3080
Docket No. 9330 - In the Matter of The Dow Chemical Company, a corporation.
FTC File No. 081 0214