Membership Reward Service Aimed at College Savers Settles FTC Charges That Its ‘TurboSaver Toolbar’ Feature Deceptively Collected Consumers’ Personal Information

A membership reward service aimed at consumers trying to save money for college has agreed to settle FTC charges and…

12 years ago

Administrative Law Judge Upholds FTC’s Complaint Against Ohio Hospital Deal, Orders ProMedica to Divest St. Luke’s Hospital

In an Initial Decision announced today, Chief Administrative Law Judge D. Michael Chappell ruled that ProMedica Health System, Inc.'s consummated…

12 years ago

FTC Action Protects Competition in Market for Iron Pipe Fittings Used in Municipal Water Systems

The Federal Trade Commission has filed complaints against the three largest U.S. suppliers of ductile iron pipe fittings, which are…

12 years ago

FTC Sends Biennial Report to Congress on the National Do Not Call Registry

The Federal Trade Commission has approved a biennial report to Congress focusing on the use of the Do Not Call…

12 years ago

FTC Approves Universal Health Services’ Application to Sell Las Vegas Psychiatric Facilities

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved an application by Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) to…

12 years ago

FTC Extends Deadline for Comments in Two Proceedings:Regulatory Review of Textile Labeling Rules and New Energy Labeling Requirements for Home Heating and Cooling Equipment

In response to requests from stakeholders, the Federal Trade Commission has extended the deadlines for the public to submit comments…

12 years ago

FTC Files Amicus Brief in U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in Saint Joseph Abbey v. Castille

The Federal Trade Commission filed an amicus brief before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, in a…

12 years ago

FTC Seeks Public Comments on Facial Recognition Technology

Federal Trade Commission staff is seeking public comments on the issues raised at a recent FTC workshop exploring facial recognition…

12 years ago

FTC Accepts Final Settlement with Online Advertiser Scan Scout, Which Allegedly Used Flash Cookies to Track Consumers

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has finalized a settlement order with online advertiser ScanScout, which the…

12 years ago

FTC Announces Personnel Changes in Bureau of Consumer Protection

The Federal Trade Commission is pleased to announce that Jessica Rich, currently a Deputy Director of the agency's Bureau of…

12 years ago