Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final consent order settling charges that a marketer of iPhone accessories, bottle holders, lens cleaners, dog collars, leashes, and other outdoor accessories falsely claimed some of its products were “Made in the U.S.A,” or “Truly Made in the USA,” when in fact the […]
Monthly Archives: December 2013
FTC Sends Refunds to Consumers Victimized by Automated Electronic Checking Inc.
Thousands of consumers scammed out of their money will get some of it back, thanks to a lawsuit and settlement secured by the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC is mailing 34,859 refund checks to consumers whose bank accounts were debited, allegedly without their consent, by Nevada-based payment processor Automated Electronic Checking Inc. (AEC). The average […]
FTC Seeks Comment on Issues Raised at Internet of Things Workshop
The staff of the Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comments on the issues raised at the recent workshop exploring consumer privacy and security issues posed by the Internet of Things. Held on Nov. 19, the workshop focused on privacy and security issues related to increased connectivity for consumers, both in the home through home […]
FTC Postpones Follow-On Biologics Workshop Due to Inclement Weather
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FTC Launches Redesigned FTC.gov Website
The Federal Trade Commission today launched a redesigned FTC.gov website that’s easier to use and reader friendly on tablets and smart phones. Users can now sort FTC cases, early termination notices for merger investigations, advocacy filings and other documents by date, type, and more. In addition to enhanced sort and filter functionality, the revised site […]
For a Safe Holiday Season Remember to Say, “We Don’t Serve Teens”
“We Don’t Serve Teens,” the national campaign to reduce underage drinking developed by the Federal Trade Commission, is reminding parents and other concerned adults that underage alcohol use creates negative health, social, and economic consequences for adolescents, their families, and their communities. In 2008, almost 40,000 people between the ages of 15 and 20 were […]
Android Flashlight App Developer Settles FTC Charges It Deceived Consumers
The creator of one of the most popular apps for Android mobile devices has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the free app, which allows a device to be used as a flashlight, deceived consumers about how their geolocation information would be shared with advertising networks and other third parties. Goldenshores Technologies, LLC, […]
FTC Sues Funeral Home for Failing to Disclose Prices
The Federal Trade Commission charged Ross-Clayton Funeral Home Inc. in Montgomery, Ala., and its owners, David C. Ross, Jr. and Eleanor Lewis Dawkins, with violating the FTC’s Funeral Rule, which requires funeral providers to provide consumers with important pricing and other disclosures when making funeral arrangements. The FTC’s complaint alleges that on at least two […]
FTC Staff Submits Comment to the Commission on Dental Accreditation Regarding its Proposed Standards for Dental Therapy Education Programs
Federal Trade Commission staff submitted a comment to the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) regarding CODA’s proposed Accreditation Standards for Dental Therapy Education Programs. The FTC staff comment states that the proposed accreditation standards may encourage the development of a nationwide dental therapy profession that could improve access to, and enhance competition […]
FTC Announces Agenda for Workshop Examining Competition Issues Surrounding Biologic and Follow-on Biologic Medicines: Biosimilars and Interchangeables
The Federal Trade Commission has announced the agenda for the upcoming public roundtable on “Follow-on Biologics: Impact of Recent Legislative and Regulatory Naming Proposals on Competition.” The workshop will be held in the FTC Conference Center at 601 New Jersey Ave., N.W., in Washington, DC, on December 10, 2013. FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez will provide […]