FTC Warns Consumers: Beware of Typhoon Haiyan Charity Scams

In the wake of the devastating typhoon that struck the Philippines, the Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency,…

11 years ago

FTC Denies AssertID’s Application for Proposed COPPA Verifiable Parental Consent Method

The Federal Trade Commission has denied an application seeking approval of a proposed verifiable parental consent method submitted by AssertID,…

11 years ago

FTC Announces Agenda, Panelists for Upcoming Internet of Things Workshop

AGENDA 8:30 Opening RemarksEdith Ramirez, Chairwoman, Federal Trade Commission 8:45 “What Is The Internet of Things?”Keith Marzullo, Ph.D., Director, Division…

11 years ago

FTC to Host Workshop on the Competitive Impacts of State Regulations and Naming Conventions Concerning Follow-on Biologics

The Federal Trade Commission will host a one-day public workshop on December 10, 2013, at its headquarters in Washington, DC,…

11 years ago

FTC Approves Changes to Vocational Schools Guides

The Federal Trade Commission revised its Vocational School Guides, which advise against deceptive marketing practices by businesses that offer vocational…

11 years ago

FTC Finalizes Amendments to the Premerger Notification Rules Related to the Transfer of Exclusive Patent Rights in the Pharmaceutical Industry

The Federal Trade Commission issued final changes to the premerger notification rules that require companies in the pharmaceutical industry to…

11 years ago

FTC Closes Seven-month Investigation of Proposed Office Depot/OfficeMax Merger

The Federal Trade Commission has unanimously voted to close its seven-month investigation into the proposed $1.2 billion merger of office…

11 years ago

FTC Poses Eight Questions to Ask When Choosing a College After Military Service

The Federal Trade Commission is advising servicemembers, veterans, and their families that some for-profit schools may be more interested in…

11 years ago

FTC Approves Kinder Morgan, Inc.’s Request to Modify Final Decision and Order, Divestiture Agreement Related to 2012 Acquisition of El Paso Corp.

The Federal Trade Commission has approved a request by Kinder Morgan, Inc., that the Commission modify the final FTC order…

11 years ago

FTC Charges HCG Marketer with Deceptive Advertising

The Federal Trade Commission has sued an Arizona man who markets HCG Platinum diet products by falsely claiming the products…

11 years ago