FTC Approves Amendments to Used Auto Parts Guides

The Federal Trade Commission has amended its Used Auto Parts Guides, which are designed to prevent the unfair or deceptive…

10 years ago

FTC Adds Mobile Cramming to Charges Against Text Spam and Robocall Network

The Federal Trade Commission added new charges of mobile cramming to a complaint the agency previously filed against a group…

10 years ago

Federal Trade Commission Renews Partnership with Saskatchewan Law Enforcement Agencies to Fight Cross-Border Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission has renewed its partnership with law enforcement agencies in Saskatchewan, Canada, through December 31, 2018, to…

10 years ago

FTC Requests Public Comments on SCI’s Application to Approve Sale of Tennessee Cemetery and Funeral Assets to Heritage Family Funeral Services, Inc., and Heritage Family Cemetery, Inc.

The Federal Trade Commission is currently accepting public comments on an application by Service Corporation International (SCI) to sell certain…

10 years ago

FTC Puts Conditions on Valeant Pharmaceuticals’ Proposed Acquisition of Precision Dermatology

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. and Precision Dermatology, Inc. have agreed to sell or relinquish rights to Precision’s branded single-agent topical…

10 years ago

FTC Warns Consumers About Pension Advance Plans

If you’re trying to make ends meet, here’s a pitch that might catch your interest: “Convert tomorrow’s pension checks into…

10 years ago

At the FTC’s Request, Court Halts Collection of Allegedly Fake Payday Debts

At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a U.S. district court has halted a Georgia-based operation from using deception…

10 years ago

FTC Alleges T-Mobile Crammed Bogus Charges onto Customers’ Phone Bills

Note: A conference call for media with FTC Consumer Protection Director Jessica Rich will occur as follows:Date: July 1, 2014Time:…

10 years ago

Interagency Guidance on Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) Nearing Their End-of-Draw Period

FIL-33-2014 July 1, 2014 Interagency Guidance on Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) Nearing Their End-of-Draw Period Printable Format: FIL-33-2014…

10 years ago

FTC Puts Conditions on Actavis plc’s Acquisition of Forest Laboratories, Inc.

Pharmaceutical companies Actavis plc and Forest Laboratories, Inc. have agreed to sell or relinquish their rights to four generic pharmaceuticals…

10 years ago