FTC Approves Final Consent Order in Matter Concerning Dyna-E International, Inc. Following a public comment period, the Commission has approved a final consent order in the matter of Dyna-E International, Inc. and a letter to the public commenter. The FTC’s administrative complaint charged Dyna-E with making deceptive and unsubstantiated biodegradability claims for its Lightload brand […]
Monthly Archives: December 2009
FTC, Visa, and BBB Partner to Educate Consumers About Free Trial Offers and Online Scams
The Federal Trade Commission has joined an effort to alert consumers to online deceptive marketing connected to free trial offers that require individuals to cancel or opt-out of a recurring charge for future products or services. The Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, David C. Vladeck, appeared at a press conference with officials […]
Cybersafety Booklet for Parents and Kids Now Available
A new booklet released today by the Federal Trade Commission and other government agencies helps parents and teachers steer kids safely through the online and mobile phone worlds. Net Cetera: Chatting with Kids About Being Online was unveiled this morning at Jefferson Middle School in Washington, D.C. by FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz, U.S. Secretary of […]
FTC Challenges Intel’s Dominance of Worldwide Microprocessor Markets
The Federal Trade Commission today sued Intel Corp., the world’s leading computer chip maker, charging that the company has illegally used its dominant market position for a decade to stifle competition and strengthen its monopoly. In its complaint, the FTC alleges that Intel has waged a systematic campaign to shut out rivals’ competing microchips by […]
FTC Submits Comment to HHS on Providing Consumers Better Information About Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans
The Federal Trade Commission has submitted a comment supporting a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that is designed to improve the information that health insurers give to enrollees in Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug benefit plans, so that enrollees can better select a plan that suits their needs. […]
FTC Chairman Joins Education Secretary and FCC Chairman to Introduce Online Safety Booklet for Parents
Media Advisory December 15, 2009 Federal Trade Commission Chairman Jon Leibowitz, U.S. Secretary of EducationArne Duncan, and Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski will visit Jefferson Middle School in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, Dec. 16 to introduce Net Cetera: Chatting with Kids About Being Online. The booklet is a guide for parents as they teach and […]
U.S. Senate to Hold Hearing on Federal Trade Commission Nominees
For Your Information December 15, 2009 Today the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation is holding a committee hearing on nominations for two new Commissioners for the Federal Trade Commission: Ms. Julie Simone Brill and Ms. Edith Ramirez. Additional information about the hearing and the nominees’ opening statements can be found here: http://commerce.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Hearings.ByMonth […]
FTC Issues Report to Congress on Use of its Enhanced Authority Under the U.S. SAFE WEB Act
The Federal Trade Commission has issued a report to Congress examining how the agency has used the expanded law enforcement authority Congress provided in the U.S. SAFE WEB Act to protect American consumers since the Act was signed into law on December 22, 2006. The SAFE WEB Act authorizes the FTC to share information and […]
FTC to Hold Forum on Food Marketing to Children Tomorrow
Media Advisory December 14, 2009 WHO: Jon Leibowitz, Chairman, Federal Trade Commission 8:45 a.m. Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 9:00 a.m. WHAT: The Federal Trade Commission will hold a day-long forum on food marketing to children titled “Sizing Up Food Marketing and Childhood Obesity.” At 9:30 a.m. […]
Beware of Bogus Tests, Inspections, and Fixes for Damaged Drywall
The Federal Trade Commission warns consumers to be skeptical of anyone trying to sell test kits, inspections, or quick fixes for problems caused by imported drywall that has turned out to be contaminated. Some owners of homes that were built between 2003 and 2008 using imported drywall have reported a sulfur smell like rotten eggs; […]