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
The Federal Trade Commission is mailing a second round of 58,239 checks totaling more than $2
The Federal Trade Commission today adopted revisions to the agency’s Rules of Practice
Court Imposes $10
The Federal Trade Commission and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau have reauthorized their ongoing memorandum of understanding
Company Advertises Discounted Monthly Prices, Fails to Tell Consumers about Two-Year Contract Obligation, Significant Price Increase in the Second Year, and Need to Cancel “Free” Premium Movie Channels
Note: A conference call-in for media with FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection Director Jessica Rich will occur as follows:Her remarks will be followed by an opportunity for media to ask questions about the FTC’s complaint against DIRECTV
The Federal Trade Commission has sent more than $2
The Federal Trade Commission has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Dutch Data Protection Authority to enhance information sharing and enforcement cooperation on privacy-related matters
Company Pitched Snuggies and Other Products on TV, Often Billing Consumers without Their Consent
A direct marketing company selling “as-seen-on-TV” type products such as Snuggies and the Magic Mesh door cover has agreed to pay $7
