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BMW of North America LLC has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that its MINI Division violated the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act by telling consumers that BMW would void their warranty unless they used MINI parts and MINI dealers to perform maintenance and repair work

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More Than 17,600 Checks Are Being Mailed Starting Today
The Federal Trade Commission is mailing 17,606 refund checks totaling $954,828

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Commission Addresses Strengths and Weaknesses In Proposed Bill
In testimony before Congress today, the Federal Trade Commission provided feedback on proposed data security legislation pending before the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade of the House Energy and Commerce Committee

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After a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final order resolving the Commission’s complaint against TRUSTe, Inc

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Your email has been hacked – what do you do?Your computer has been hijacked by malware – how do you get it back?Whether you’re unsure or you’re the person your friends always turn to with these kinds of questions, the Federal Trade Commission has created two videos, in English and Spanish, to help

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Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final order settling charges that a company and its law firm used deceptive sales claims and phony legal threats in letters that accused thousands of small businesses around the United States of patent infringement

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Workshop Will Examine Privacy Issues That Arise As Marketers Track Consumers Across a Growing Number of Devices
The Federal Trade Commission will host a workshop on Nov

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Many retirees depend on a pension to cover day-to-day as well as occasional unexpected expenses, such as health emergencies or home repairs

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The Federal Trade Commission is mailing a second round of 58,239 checks totaling more than $2

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The Federal Trade Commission today adopted revisions to the agency’s Rules of Practice

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