The Federal Trade Commission will be working with the Department of Energy (DOE) and state regulatory agencies to ensure consumers are being treated fairly in the wake of hurricanes Ike and Gustav. The FTC has been working, and continues to, work diligently to support these important goals. To accomplish this, the Commission currently maintains a […]
Monthly Archives: September 2008
Statement of FTC Chairman William E. Kovacic on Protecting Consumers Following Hurricanes Ike and Gustav
The Federal Trade Commission will be working with the Department of Energy (DOE) and state regulatory agencies to ensure consumers are being treated fairly in the wake of hurricanes Ike and Gustav. The FTC has been working, and continues to, work diligently to support these important goals. To accomplish this, the Commission currently maintains a […]
FTC Warns Consumers About Possible Charity Scams
The Federal Trade Commission urges consumers to be cautious of potential charity scams in connection with the damage caused by hurricanes Ike and Gustav along the Gulf Coast and in the Midwest. Scam artists might take advantage of this situation by creating bogus fund-raising operations. The FTC has issued a Consumer Alert, the “FTC Charity […]
FTC Warns Consumers About Possible Charity Scams
The Federal Trade Commission urges consumers to be cautious of potential charity scams in connection with the damage caused by hurricanes Ike and Gustav along the Gulf Coast and in the Midwest. Scam artists might take advantage of this situation by creating bogus fund-raising operations. The FTC has issued a Consumer Alert, the “FTC Charity […]
Federal Trade Commission, Department of Justice Issue Joint Statement on Certificate-of-Need Laws in Illinois
In a joint statement to the Illinois Task Force on Health Planning Reform, the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice (DOJ) stated the agencies’ position regarding certificate-of-need (CON) laws, saying that the laws undercut consumer choice, stifle innovation and weaken markets’ ability to contain health care costs. Today’s statement reiterates the agencies’ ongoing efforts […]
Federal Trade Commission, Department of Justice Issue Joint Statement on Certificate-of-Need Laws in Illinois
In a joint statement to the Illinois Task Force on Health Planning Reform, the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice (DOJ) stated the agencies’ position regarding certificate-of-need (CON) laws, saying that the laws undercut consumer choice, stifle innovation and weaken markets’ ability to contain health care costs. Today’s statement reiterates the agencies’ ongoing efforts […]
FTC Issues Final Order on Remand in Case of North Texas Specialty Physicians
The Federal Trade Commission today issued a Final Order on Remand from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in the matter of North Texas Specialty Physicians v. FTC, 528 F.3d 346 (5th Cir. 2008). The FTC’s Final Order on Remand modifies the text in one paragraph of the remedial order (Paragraph II.A) to make it […]
FTC Issues Final Order on Remand in Case of North Texas Specialty Physicians
The Federal Trade Commission today issued a Final Order on Remand from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in the matter of North Texas Specialty Physicians v. FTC, 528 F.3d 346 (5th Cir. 2008). The FTC’s Final Order on Remand modifies the text in one paragraph of the remedial order (Paragraph II.A) to make it […]
Advice for Consumers Facing Hurricane Ike
For Your Information September 12, 2008 The Federal Trade Commission has advice for people who find themselves in the path of Hurricane Ike. A special Web site set up by the agency provides preparedness tips and information about recovery. Consumers who may be affected by Hurricane Ike can go to: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/recovery/hurricane/index.html. The agency also has […]
Advice for Consumers Facing Hurricane Ike
For Your Information September 12, 2008 The Federal Trade Commission has advice for people who find themselves in the path of Hurricane Ike. A special Web site set up by the agency provides preparedness tips and information about recovery. Consumers who may be affected by Hurricane Ike can go to: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/recovery/hurricane/index.html. The agency also has […]