The Federal Trade Commission and the state of Nevada have charged the parties responsible for a revenge porn site with violating federal and state law by posting intimate images of people, together with their personal information, without their consent. One of the defendants has agreed to a permanent ban on posting intimate images without consent. […]
Monthly Archives: January 2018
Electronic Toy Maker VTech Settles FTC Allegations That it Violated Children’s Privacy Law and the FTC Act
Note: A conference call for media with Tom Pahl, Acting Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, was held as follows: Date: January 8, 2018Time: 1 p.m. ETFTC staff were available to take questions from the media. Electronic toy manufacturer VTech Electronics Limited and its U.S. subsidiary have agreed to settle charges by the […]
Revisions to the Consolidated Reports of Condition and Income (Call Report) for March and June 2018
FIL-4-2018 January 5, 2018 Revisions to the Consolidated Reports of Condition and Income (Call Report) for March and June 2018 Printable Format: FIL-4-2018 – PDF (PDF Help) Summary: As part of their ongoing efforts to ease reporting requirements and lessen reporting burden, particularly for small institutions, the federal banking agencies, under the auspices of the […]
FTC Staff: Proposed Pennsylvania Legislation Affecting Nurse Practitioners Likely to Benefit Competition and Consumers while Promoting Principles of Economic Liberty
Federal Trade Commission staff submitted written comments on the competitive impact of a legislative proposal to modify the supervision requirements imposed on advanced practice registered nurse-certified nurse practitioners (APRN-CNPs) in Pennsylvania. The comments respond to a request from Pennsylvania State Representative Jesse Topper and encourage the Pennsylvania legislature to pass the legislation, which will spur […]
FTC Staff Offers Business Guidance Concerning Multi-Level Marketing
The Federal Trade Commission staff has released business guidance to help multi-level marketers (MLMs) understand and comply with the law. Although there may be significant differences in how MLMs sell products or services, core consumer protection principles apply to all MLMs. Among other things, the business guidance explains how the FTC distinguishes between MLMs with lawful […]
FTC Gives Final Approval to Lenovo Settlement
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Acting FTC Chairman Ohlhausen Names Elder Justice Coordinator to Support Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act
Acting Federal Trade Commission Chairman Maureen K. Ohlhausen has designated Kathleen Benway, Chief of Staff of the Bureau of Consumer Protection, as Elder Justice Coordinator as part of the agency’s responsibilities under the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act. The Elder Justice Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting the enforcement and consumer education efforts […]
FTC Obtains Court Order against Woman Who Allegedly Helped Telemarketers Pitch Phony Money-Making Opportunities and Grants
A Utah woman who allegedly helped telemarketers bilk money from consumers is banned from telemarketing, payment processing, and selling grant and business opportunities under a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission. According to the FTC, Jamie L. White enabled telemarketing operations to sell a phony grants program and a worthless moneymaking opportunity purportedly involving customized […]