FTC Urges Congress to Reauthorize SAFE WEB Act

The Federal Trade Commission today told a House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee that the U.S. SAFE WEB Act has enhanced…

12 years ago

FTC Testimony Expresses Concern that Owners of “Standard-Essential” Patents May Obtain Injunctions Enabling Them to Hold Up Other Firms

The Federal Trade Commission expressed concern to Congress about the prospect that companies that own "standard-essential" patents which are subject…

12 years ago

FTC Offers Consumers Tips on How to Respond to Unwanted Robocalls

Illegal pre-recorded "robocalls" are a growing annoyance for millions of American consumers and the target of an enforcement crackdown by…

12 years ago

FTC Halts Deceptive Prepaid Calling Card Scheme Targeting Immigrants

The Federal Trade Commission halted the deceptive advertising claims of a company that markets prepaid phone cards by allegedly misrepresenting…

12 years ago

FTC Halts Two Operations That Deceived ConsumersLooking for Help with Their Debts

The Federal Trade Commission halted two operations that deceived consumers who were looking for help dealing with their debts, including…

12 years ago

FTC Approves Amended Final Order Settling Charges that Teva’s Proposed Acquisition of Cephalon was Anticompetitive in Markets for Several Generic Drugs

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved an amended final order settling charges that Teva Pharmaceutical…

12 years ago

FTC Wins $2.6 Million Court Judgment Against Operation That Made Exaggerated Claims for Mortgage and Foreclosure-Relief Services

The Federal Trade Commission won a $2.6 million federal court judgment against three defendants behind a scheme that charged consumers…

12 years ago

FTC Reminds Job Seekers: Get Your Free Credit Report Before You Apply for a Job

Before you apply for a job, you should know what's in your credit report, because employers may look at your…

12 years ago

FTC Staff: No Present Intention to Recommend Challenging Voluntary Fee Program in Connecticut Heating Oil Industry to Fund Consumer Education and Retailer Training

The Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Competition staff has issued an advisory opinion letter, in response to a request from…

12 years ago

FTC Report: Many Consumers Believe “Up To” Claims Promise Maximum Results

The Federal Trade Commission today released an FTC-commissioned study indicating that when marketers use the phrase "up to" in claims…

12 years ago