The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comments on an application by The Dow Chemical Company for approval of amendments to an asset purchase agreement executed on July 31, 2009, between Dow and Arkema Inc. The application is required by the FTC’s final 2009 order regarding Dow’s acquisition of Rohm & Haas, which requires Dow […]
Monthly Archives: July 2011
FTC Testifies on Protecting Consumers’ Privacy
The Federal Trade Commission today told Congress that protecting consumers’ privacy – through law enforcement, education and policy initiatives – is a top priority at the agency. In delivering Commission testimony before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittees on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, and Communications and Technology, Commissioner Edith Ramirez said, “Privacy has […]
New FTC Video Helps Businesses Comply with CAN-SPAM Rule
Say “spam” and most business executives think of annoying e-mail messages, like the ones that hold out a phony offer to split $50 million that’s sitting in a foreign bank. Of course, this type of message is covered by the Federal Trade Commission’s CAN-SPAM Rule, which is designed to protect consumers from deceptive commercial e-mail. […]
Statement by FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz Regarding President Obama’s Regulatory Reform Initiative
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Jon Leibowitz issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s executive order that independent regulatory agencies release a plan to the public to make sure their regulations are cost-effective and designed to promote economic growth and job creation: “President Obama deserves enormous credit for ensuring regulatory review throughout the federal government, including […]
FTC, Department of Justice to Host Forum on Child Identity Theft
WHAT: The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime will host a forum, “Stolen Futures: A Forum on Child Identity Theft.” Panelists from government agencies, businesses, non-profits, legal service providers and victim advocates will explore the nature of child identity theft, including foster care identity theft and identity theft […]
FTC, DOJ Announce Changes to Streamline the Premerger Notification Form
Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice have made changes to reduce the filing burden and streamline the form parties must file when seeking antitrust clearance of proposed mergers and acquisitions under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act and the Premerger Notification Rules. The revisions are part of ongoing efforts […]
FTC Seeks Public Input in Review of Care Labeling Rule for Clothing
As part of the Federal Trade Commission’s systematic review of all current FTC rules and guides, the FTC is seeking public comment on the FTC Rule that requires manufacturers and importers to attach labels with care instructions for garments, so consumers have reliable instructions for washing, bleaching, drying and ironing their clothing. Specifically, the FTC […]
FTC Enhances Longstanding Regulatory Review Program to Increase Public Participation and Reduce Burden on Business
The Federal Trade Commission today told Congress it is taking steps to enhance the agency’s longstanding program to review rules and guides, which will promote greater efficiency, transparency, and public participation. The FTC announced several initiatives to ensure its regulations are up-to-date, effective, and not overly burdensome, including: updating its schedule of rule and guide […]
FTC, Federal Reserve Board Issue Final Changes to Risk-Based Pricing Rule
Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Reserve Board have announced final changes to the Risk-Based Pricing Rule to require creditors to disclose credit score information to consumers when a credit score is used in setting or adjusting credit terms. Risk-based pricing refers to the practice of setting or adjusting […]
FTC Approves Tops Markets’ Application to Divest Three Former Penn Traffic Supermarkets in New York and Pennsylvania, Finalizes Modified Settlement Order
Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved an application by Tops Markets LLC to sell three supermarkets to Hometown Markets, LLC. Tops is required to divest a total of seven supermarkets in five geographic markets – Bath, Cortland, Ithaca, and Lockport, New York; and Sayre, Pennsylvania – under a proposed FTC […]