FTC Approves Final Order Settling Charges Against Software and Rent-to-Own Companies Accused of Computer Spying

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved nine final orders settling charges that seven rent-to-own companies…

11 years ago

FTC Chairwoman Releases 2012-2013 Annual Highlights

Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Edith Ramirez released the agency’s 2012-2013 Annual Highlights today at the Spring Meeting of the American…

11 years ago

FTC Files Amended Complaint, Renewed Motions Seeking to Stop Integration of Phoebe Putney Health System and Former Palmyra Park Hospital in Albany, Ga.

The Federal Trade Commission this week filed renewed motions in its ongoing litigation related to Phoebe Putney Health System’s now…

11 years ago

FTC/DOJ ACO Working Group Issues Summary of Activities Since October 2011 Release of ACO Antitrust Enforcement Policy

The Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice have issued a joint summary of the activities of the Accountable Care…

11 years ago

FTC Video Helps Funeral Providers Comply with the Funeral Rule

The Federal Trade Commission has released a new video to help businesses that sell funeral goods and services comply with…

11 years ago

FTC and New York and Florida Attorneys General Amend Complaint Against The Tax Club, Charged with Bilking Consumers Trying to Launch Home-Based Businesses

The Federal Trade Commission has amended a complaint against The Tax Club defendants, who in January 2013 were charged by…

11 years ago

Bosley, Inc. Settles FTC Charges That It Illegally Exchanged Competitively Sensitive Business Information With Rival Firm, Hair Club, Inc.

Bosley, Inc., the nation’s largest manager of medical/surgical hair restoration procedures, has settled Federal Trade Commission charges that it illegally…

11 years ago

Federal Trade Commission Posts New Video to Help Identity Theft Victims

If you’re a victim of identity theft or know someone who is, the Federal Trade Commission has a new video…

11 years ago

FTC Sends Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Foreclosure Relief Scheme

The Federal Trade Commission mailed 341 refund checks to Spanish-speaking consumers who lost money to scammers who promised to stop…

11 years ago

FTC Warns Data Brokers That Provide Tenant Rental Histories They May Be Subject to Fair Credit Reporting Act

The Federal Trade Commission has warned the operators of six websites that share information about consumers’ rental histories with landlords…

11 years ago