Commission Announces Workshop to Explore Scope of the Prohibition of Unfair Methods of Competition Under Section 5 of the FTC Act

The Federal Trade Commission today announced it will host a workshop on October 17, 2008, in Washington, DC, to examine the scope of the prohibition of unfair methods of competition in Section 5 of the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 45. The workshop will consider the appropriate scope of Section 5 in light of legal […]

FTC Announces Workshop and Roundtable on Emerging Health Care Competition and Consumer Protection Issues

The Federal Trade Commission today announced that it will hold two public workshops and roundtables this fall to examine emerging health care competition and consumer protection issues. The events, which will be held in Washington, DC, will focus on two distinct areas in which competition and consumer protection policies are implicated: 1) competition provided by […]

FTC Acts Against Scammers Who Marketed Envelope-Stuffing Schemes to Spanish-Speaking Consumers Across The Nation

The Federal Trade Commission has charged the marketer of a work-at-home business opportunity with violating federal law by falsely promising Spanish-speaking consumers substantial income for stuffing envelopes. The Commission seeks to prevent further violations and to obtain redress for affected consumers. In another matter, the remaining defendants in a similar scam have agreed to settle […]

FTC Acts Against Scammers Who Marketed Envelope-Stuffing Schemes to Spanish-Speaking Consumers Across The Nation

The Federal Trade Commission has charged the marketer of a work-at-home business opportunity with violating federal law by falsely promising Spanish-speaking consumers substantial income for stuffing envelopes. The Commission seeks to prevent further violations and to obtain redress for affected consumers. In another matter, the remaining defendants in a similar scam have agreed to settle […]

FTC to Host Public Workshop on Petroleum Market Manipulation Rulemaking

The Federal Trade Commission will host a workshop in Washington, DC, following the close of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) comment period for its ongoing petroleum market manipulation rulemaking. The one-day workshop will be free and open to the public. Parties interested in participating as panel members must submit a comment in response to […]

FTC to Host Public Workshop on Petroleum Market Manipulation Rulemaking

The Federal Trade Commission will host a workshop in Washington, DC, following the close of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) comment period for its ongoing petroleum market manipulation rulemaking. The one-day workshop will be free and open to the public. Parties interested in participating as panel members must submit a comment in response to […]

Commission Denies Petition for Rulemaking Related to Qualified Intermediaries Under Internal Revenue Code Section 1031

The Commission has denied a petition by the Federation of Exchange Accommodators (FEA) requesting that the FTC develop a Trade Regulation Rule (Rule) related to Qualified Intermediaries (QIs). The FEA is a national trade association of QIs, independent third parties that facilitate tax-deferred investment and business property exchanges under Internal Revenue Code Section 1031, 26 […]

Commission Denies Petition for Rulemaking Related to Qualified Intermediaries Under Internal Revenue Code Section 1031

The Commission has denied a petition by the Federation of Exchange Accommodators (FEA) requesting that the FTC develop a Trade Regulation Rule (Rule) related to Qualified Intermediaries (QIs). The FEA is a national trade association of QIs, independent third parties that facilitate tax-deferred investment and business property exchanges under Internal Revenue Code Section 1031, 26 […]

Commission Receives Petition for Approval of Proposed Divestiture from Agrium Inc.

The Commission has received a petition from Agrium Inc. (Agrium) requesting approval of a proposed divestiture related to Agrium’s recent acquisition of UAP Holding Corporation (UAP). Under the terms of the FTC consent order arising from the Commission’s challenge to the transaction, Agrium is required to sell five UAP farm stores located in Michigan and […]

Commission Receives Petition for Approval of Proposed Divestiture from Agrium Inc.

The Commission has received a petition from Agrium Inc. (Agrium) requesting approval of a proposed divestiture related to Agrium’s recent acquisition of UAP Holding Corporation (UAP). Under the terms of the FTC consent order arising from the Commission’s challenge to the transaction, Agrium is required to sell five UAP farm stores located in Michigan and […]