Staff advisory opinion concerning Non-Profit Institutions Act: The staff of the Bureau of Competition has advised Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. that, in the staff’s opinion, Kaiser’s purchase and use of discounted pharmaceuticals in connection with a proposed program to provide health care services to persons covered under health benefits plans offered by self-insured employers […]
Category Archives: Federal Trade Commission
FTC Testifies on Efforts to Stop Mortgage Foreclosure Rescue Fraud
The Federal Trade Commission today told the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging that the Commission, partnering with other federal agencies and state and local governments, is working to prevent mortgage foreclosure “rescue” fraud through law enforcement and consumer outreach. Noting an estimated 75 percent increase in foreclosure filings from 2006 to 2007, Peggy Twohig, […]
FTC Releases List of Top Consumer Fraud Complaints in 2007
The FTC today released the list of top consumer fraud complaints received by the agency in 2007. The list, contained in the publication “Consumer Fraud and Identity Theft Complaint Data January-December 2007,” showed that for the eighth year in a row, identity theft is the number one consumer complaint category. Of 813,899 total complaints received […]
FTC Sues Cephalon, Inc. for Unlawfully Blocking Sale of Lower-Cost Generic Versions of Branded Drug Until 2012
The Federal Trade Commission today filed a complaint in federal district court against Cephalon, Inc., a pharmaceutical company based in Frazer, Pennsylvania, for a course of anticompetitive conduct that is preventing competition to its branded drug Provigil. The conduct includes paying four firms to refrain from selling generic versions of Provigil until 2012. Cephalon’s anticompetitive […]
Tips on Helping Tornado Victims
FTC Tells Consumers Ways to Give Wisely For Your Information February 12, 2008 As many people generously open their hearts and wallets to help those affected by the recent tornadoes in the Southeast, the Federal Trade Commission is urging consumers to be cautious of potential charity scams. Scam artists may take advantage of the tragedy […]
FTC Staff Extends Comment Period for Proposed Online Behavioral Advertising Principles; Commission Approves Final Consent Orders in Matters of Milliman, Inc. and Ingenix, Inc.
Extension of public comment period: Following the FTC’s “Ehavioral Advertising” Town Hall on December 22, 2007, Commission staff released a set of proposed online behavioral advertising principles. The staff requested that all interested parties submit comments on the principles and related issues by February 22, 2008. The staff has now extended the comment period through […]
FTC To Host Public Workshop on Unilateral Effects Analysis and Litigation
The Federal Trade Commission will hold a workshop on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at 9 a.m. EST to examine “Unilateral Effects Analysis and Litigation.” The event, which was announced by Chairman Majoras in her keynote address at the ABA Antitrust Law Section’s Fall Forum, will be held at the Commission’s satellite building conference center from […]
FTC Sues Sellers of Weight-Loss Pills for False Advertising
The Federal Trade Commission has charged a business operation with violating federal law by falsely claiming that its weight-loss pills cause users to lose weight without dieting or exercise. According to the FTC’s complaint, since 2005 the defendants have marketed their product throughout the nation under the names Zyladex Plus, Questral AC, Questral AC Fat […]
FTC Offers Pearls of Wisdom for Jewelry Shoppers
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, the Federal Trade Commission has issued a new publication, “Puttin’ on the Glitz: What to Know When Jewelry Shopping,” to help consumers make smart decisions about buying gold, watches, gemstones, pearls, and diamonds. The FTC recommends that consumers take time to compare prices and quality at several retailers, […]
Statement of FTC Chairman Deborah Platt Majoras on Congressional Passage of Legislation Regarding the National Do Not Call Registry
“Congress has taken important steps reaffirming the continued success of the extremely popular Do Not Call program by passing legislation that permanently reauthorizes the Do Not Call Registry and eliminates the need for consumers to re-register their telephone numbers. The Commission is committed to protecting consumers from unwanted telemarketer calls, and the legislation announced today […]