Statement of Federal Trade Commission Chairman Deborah Platt Majoras

As previously announced, I will resign as Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, effective March 30. The President has announced…

16 years ago

FTC Authorizes Motion to Intervene and Object to Proposed Class Action Settlement in New Jersey State Court

Commission approval of motion to intervene and object to proposed class action settlement: The Commission has approved a motion to…

16 years ago

FTC Asks Court to Halt Prepaid Calling Card Scam;Alleges Consumers Receive Fewer Calling Minutes Than Advertised and Pay Hidden Fees

The Federal Trade Commission has asked a U.S. district court judge to order a halt to the alleged illegal practices…

16 years ago

Commission Issues Advisory Opinion on FDCPA and Debt Collectors; FTC Extends Comment Period for Mobile Town Hall

Issuance of Commission advisory opinion: The Commission has issued an advisory opinion stating that the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act…

16 years ago

FTC Issues 2008 Fair Debt Collection Practices Report to Congress

For Your Information March 21, 2008 Issuance of Commission report to Congress: The Commission has authorized the staff to release…

16 years ago

FTC to Host Roundtable Discussion on Phishing Education

The Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection will host a half-day roundtable discussion on phishing education on Tuesday, April…

16 years ago

FTC Approves Federal Register Notice Seeking Comments on Revised Proposed Business Opportunity Rule

Commission approval of Federal Register notice: The Commission has approved the publication of a Federal Register notice seeking comments on…

16 years ago

ValueClick to Pay $2.9 Million to Settle FTC Charges

Online advertiser ValueClick, Inc., will pay a record $2.9 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that its advertising claims…

16 years ago

Federal Trade Commission to Host Workshop on Health Care Clinical Integration

The Federal Trade Commission will host a one-day public workshop on May 29, 2008, to discuss collaborations between health care…

16 years ago

Commission Approves Issuance of Final Consent Order in Matter of Multiple Listing Service, Inc.

For Your Information March 14, 2008 Commission approval of final consent order: Following a public comment period, the Commission has…

16 years ago