The Federal Trade Commission today announced that it will hold two public workshops and roundtables this fall to examine emerging health care competition and consumer protection issues. The events, which will be held in Washington, DC, will focus on two distinct areas in which competition and consumer protection policies are implicated: 1) competition provided by […]
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Commission Denies Petition for Rulemaking Related to Qualified Intermediaries Under Internal Revenue Code Section 1031
The Commission has denied a petition by the Federation of Exchange Accommodators (FEA) requesting that the FTC develop a Trade Regulation Rule (Rule) related to Qualified Intermediaries (QIs). The FEA is a national trade association of QIs, independent third parties that facilitate tax-deferred investment and business property exchanges under Internal Revenue Code Section 1031, 26 […]
Commission Denies Petition for Rulemaking Related to Qualified Intermediaries Under Internal Revenue Code Section 1031
The Commission has denied a petition by the Federation of Exchange Accommodators (FEA) requesting that the FTC develop a Trade Regulation Rule (Rule) related to Qualified Intermediaries (QIs). The FEA is a national trade association of QIs, independent third parties that facilitate tax-deferred investment and business property exchanges under Internal Revenue Code Section 1031, 26 […]
FTC to Host Public Workshop on Petroleum Market Manipulation Rulemaking
The Federal Trade Commission will host a workshop in Washington, DC, following the close of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) comment period for its ongoing petroleum market manipulation rulemaking. The one-day workshop will be free and open to the public. Parties interested in participating as panel members must submit a comment in response to […]
FTC to Host Public Workshop on Petroleum Market Manipulation Rulemaking
The Federal Trade Commission will host a workshop in Washington, DC, following the close of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) comment period for its ongoing petroleum market manipulation rulemaking. The one-day workshop will be free and open to the public. Parties interested in participating as panel members must submit a comment in response to […]
Commission Receives Petition for Approval of Proposed Divestiture from Agrium Inc.
The Commission has received a petition from Agrium Inc. (Agrium) requesting approval of a proposed divestiture related to Agrium’s recent acquisition of UAP Holding Corporation (UAP). Under the terms of the FTC consent order arising from the Commission’s challenge to the transaction, Agrium is required to sell five UAP farm stores located in Michigan and […]
Commission Receives Petition for Approval of Proposed Divestiture from Agrium Inc.
The Commission has received a petition from Agrium Inc. (Agrium) requesting approval of a proposed divestiture related to Agrium’s recent acquisition of UAP Holding Corporation (UAP). Under the terms of the FTC consent order arising from the Commission’s challenge to the transaction, Agrium is required to sell five UAP farm stores located in Michigan and […]
Brothers Will Give Up Cash and Cars to Settle FTC Charges That Earnings Claims for Their Money-Making Secrets Misled Consumers
Two brothers have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they misled consumers with false earnings claims for work-at-home schemes involving free government grants, mystery shopping, online surveys, and data entry. Under the proposed settlement, they are banned from marketing work-at-home opportunities in the future. The defendants are charged with making false and unsubstantiated […]
Brothers Will Give Up Cash and Cars to Settle FTC Charges That Earnings Claims for Their Money-Making Secrets Misled Consumers
Two brothers have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they misled consumers with false earnings claims for work-at-home schemes involving free government grants, mystery shopping, online surveys, and data entry. Under the proposed settlement, they are banned from marketing work-at-home opportunities in the future. The defendants are charged with making false and unsubstantiated […]
FTC to Host Workshop to Explore Consumer Protection and Privacy Implications of Radio Frequency Identification Applications
The Federal Trade Commission will host a “Transatlantic RFID Workshop on Consumer Privacy and Data Security” on September 23, 2008, to explore emerging applications of radio frequency identification technology and their implications for consumer protection policy. The workshop will bring together industry representatives, government officials, and consumer advocates from Europe and the United States to […]