FTC Testifies on Data Security Before Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee

In testimony before Congress today, the Federal Trade Commission renewed its call for data security legislation and provided an update on its efforts to protect consumers’ privacy in the face of growing reports of data breaches. Testifying on behalf of the Commission before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Chairwoman Edith Ramirez told […]

FTC To Host Symposium in Celebration of Agency’s Centennial

The year 2014 marks 100 years since President Woodrow Wilson signed the Federal Trade Commission Act, which established the Commission and serves as the keystone of the agency’s efforts to protect American consumers, stop unfair business practices and promote competition. In celebration of its 100th anniversary, the Federal Trade Commission will host a public symposium […]

U.S. and Canadian Antitrust Agencies Issue Best Practices for Coordinating Merger Reviews

The Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Justice, and the Competition Bureau Canada today issued a set of “best practices” to make more transparent how they coordinate merger reviews that affect the United States and Canada. FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez, Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division Bill Baer, and Canadian Commissioner […]

FTC Puts Conditions on CoreLogic, Inc.’s Proposed Acquisition of DataQuick Information Systems

CoreLogic, Inc. has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that its proposed $661 million acquisition of DataQuick Information Systems, Inc. from TPG VI Ontario 1 AIV L.P. (TPG) would likely substantially lessen competition in the market for national assessor and recorder bulk data. According to the FTC’s complaint, the proposed combination of CoreLogic’s and […]

FTC Approves Final Order Settling Charges that Endo Health Solutions’ Acquisition of Boca Life Sciences Was Anticompetitive

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final consent order settling charges that Endo Health Solutions’ acquisition of Boca Life Sciences would likely reduce competition in U.S. markets for seven generic drugs. According to the FTC’s complaint, first announced in January 2014, Endo’s acquisition of Boca as originally proposed likely […]

Auto Dealer Agrees to Settle FTC’s Deceptive Advertising Charges

Courtesy Auto Group of Attleboro, Mass., has agreed to resolve Federal Trade Commission charges that the dealership violated the FTC Act by deceptively advertising that consumers could lease a vehicle for $0 down and specific monthly payments when, in fact, the advertised amounts excluded substantial fees. The ads also violated the Consumer Leasing Act (CLA) […]

FTC Files Amicus Brief Clarifying Role of Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act

CORRECTED The Federal Trade Commission filed an amicus brief in the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, arguing that a federal district court ruling that the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) preempts state privacy laws regarding children between 13 and 18 years of age was not correct. The case at hand involves a class […]

FTC Advice: How to Shop Wisely at Outlet Malls

For many consumers in search of a bargain, outlet malls are the place to go. But did you know that merchandise sold at outlet stores can be manufactured exclusively for them, and may differ in quality from merchandise sold at non-outlet stores? You might get a good deal from an outlet store, but if you […]

FTC Releases Fourth Major Study on Alcohol Advertising and Industry Efforts to Reduce Marketing to Underage Audiences

The Federal Trade Commission released its fourth major study on alcohol industry compliance with self-regulatory guidelines, including those designed to address concerns about youth access to alcohol marketing. For the study, the FTC ordered 14 major alcohol companies to provide information on advertising and marketing expenditures from the 2011 calendar year, and advertising placement data […]

FTC to Host Discussions on Immigration Services Fraud in Durham, North Carolina

The Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will host a half-day event today in Durham, North Carolina, to discuss consumer protection in immigrant communities in North Carolina. Panel discussions will address the impact of immigration services fraud, such as scammers who claim to be affiliated with government immigration agencies, pose as […]