FTC Takes Action Against Companies Marketing Allegedly Unproven Natural Bed Bug and Head Lice Treatments

The Federal Trade Commission filed deceptive advertising charges against two marketers of remedies for bed bug infestations, who allegedly failed…

12 years ago

FTC Staff: West Virginia Should Consider Expanding Advance Practice Registered Nurses’ Role in Patient Care

Federal Trade Commission staff, in response to a request from West Virginia State Senator Daniel Foster, provided testimony to a…

12 years ago

FTC Proposes Changes to its Fur Labeling Rules

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on changes the agency is proposing that would eliminate unnecessary requirements on…

12 years ago

FTC Publishes Guide to Help Mobile App Developers Observe Truth-in-Advertising, Privacy Principles

The Federal Trade Commission has published a guide to help mobile application developers observe truth-in-advertising and basic privacy principles when…

12 years ago

FTC Approves Final Order Settling Charges that Novartis AG’s Proposed Acquisition of Fougera Holdings, Inc. was Anticompetitive

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final order settling charges that Novartis AG's proposed…

12 years ago

FTC Sends Refunds to Victims of Robocall Credit Card Interest Rate Reduction Scheme

The Federal Trade Commission is mailing refund checks to 4,468 consumers nationwide who allegedly were defrauded by a telemarketer who…

12 years ago

FTC to Return Money to Victims of Allegedly Deceptive Drug Price Claims by CVS Caremark

The FTC will provide refunds to nearly 13,000 consumers who paid significantly more for their drugs than they expected based…

12 years ago

FTC Approves Modified Final Order Settling Charges that CoStar’s $860 Million Acquisition of LoopNet was Anticompetitive

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a modified final order settling charges that CoStar Group,…

12 years ago

FTC Warns Replacement Window Marketers to Review Marketing Materials; Energy Savings Claims Must Be Backed by Scientific Evidence

The Federal Trade Commission warned 14 window manufacturers and one window glass manufacturer that they may be making unsupported energy…

12 years ago

Ads Touting “Your Baby Can Read” Were Deceptive, FTC Complaint Alleges

As part of its ongoing efforts to stop over-hyped advertising claims, the Federal Trade Commission has filed false advertising charges…

12 years ago