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June 9 Forum Is First In Planned Series Addressing Array of FinTech Issues
The Federal Trade Commission will host a forum on June 9 exploring the growing world of marketplace lending and its implications for consumers
Products Contain Artificial Ingredients Such as Dimethicone and Phenoxyethanol
Four companies that market skin care products, shampoos, and sunscreens online have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they falsely claimed that their products are “all natural” or “100% natural,” despite the fact that they contain synthetic ingredients
The Federal Trade Commission will hold a workshop in Washington, DC, on June 21, 2016, to examine competition and consumer protection issues raised by consumers’ growing use of rooftop solar panels to generate their own electric power
Prescribers Must Provide Patients with Their Prescriptions; Sellers Must Obtain or Verify Valid Prescriptions before Dispensing Lenses
Federal Trade Commission staff has sent 45 letters to contact lens prescribers and 10 to contact lens sellers warning them of potential violations of the agency’s Contact Lens Rule, which is intended to facilitate the ability of consumers to comparison shop for contact lenses while ensuring that sales occur only in accordance with a valid prescription
Fourth Event in “Start With Security” Series Will Be Keynoted by FTC Commissioner Maureen Ohlhausen
The Federal Trade Commission will host a one-day conference in Chicago on June 15, 2016, on how companies can secure their products, services, and networks
Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Edith Ramirez released the FTC’s 2015 Annual Highlights today, featuring some of the agency’s key efforts to benefit consumers and promote competition over the past calendar year
The Federal Trade Commission is mailing 474 checks totaling more than $33,000 to consumers who lost money to a scheme that charged homeowners an up-front fee for mortgage relief services they promised but never provided
The Federal Trade Commission is mailing 1,701 checks totaling more than $596,000 to consumers who lost money to a fraudulent debt collection scheme that processed payments for payday loan debts they did not owe
Tool Created in Conjunction with HHS and FDA Will Help Businesses Determine Applicable Laws and Regulations
The Federal Trade Commission has created a new web-based tool for developers of health-related mobile apps, which is designed to help the developers understand what federal laws and regulations might apply to their apps
