FTC Staff: Proposed Alabama Law Would Give Veterinarians More Choices in Providing Spaying, Neutering Services

Federal Trade Commission staff, in response to a request from Alabama Representative Patricia Todd, stated that a bill proposed in…

13 years ago

FTC Releases Agenda for Telephone Bill Cramming Forum

The Federal Trade Commission has announced the agenda for its day-long public forum in Washington, D.C., on May 11, 2011, to examine telephone bill…

13 years ago

FTC Returns $1.5 Million to Consumers from Mortgage Lender Charged With Illegally Discriminating Against Hispanic Borrowers

On April 22, 2011, an administrator working for the Federal Trade Commission mailed 3,162 refund checks to borrowers allegedly harmed…

13 years ago

FTC to Hold Workshop on Ways to Protect Consumers As Debt Collection Technologies Change

For Your Information April 25, 2011 On Thursday, April 28, 2011, the Federal Trade Commission will host a workshop about…

13 years ago

FTC Dismisses Complaint in LabCorp

By a vote of 5-0, the Federal Trade Commission has issued an order dismissing its complaint in Laboratory Corporation of…

13 years ago

FTC Offers Facts to Help U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery Applicants Avoid Fraud

Tips for Consumers April 22, 2011 The Federal Trade Commission is offering information to help prospective immigrants avoid fraud when…

13 years ago

FTC Approves Final Order Settling Charges that Universal Health Services, Inc.s Acquisition of Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. Was Anticompetitive

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission approved a final modified order settling charges that Universal Health Services,…

13 years ago

Maker of Rascal Scooters to Pay $100,000 for Violating FTCs Do Not Call Rules

The manufacturer of Rascal Scooters, used by disabled and senior consumers with limited mobility, will pay $100,000 to settle Federal…

13 years ago

FTC and Georgia Attorney General Challenge Phoebe Putney Health System’s Proposed Acquisition of Palmyra Park Hospital as Anticompetitive

By a 5-0 vote, the Federal Trade Commission challenged Phoebe Putney Health System, Inc.’s (Phoebe’s) proposed acquisition of rival Palmyra…

13 years ago

FTC Undercover Shopper Survey on Enforcement of Entertainment Ratings Finds Compliance Worst for Retailers of Music CDs and the Highest Among Video Game Sellers

Following an established trend, a Federal Trade Commission undercover shopper survey found that video game retailers continue to enforce most…

13 years ago