Commission approval of Federal Register notice – The Commission has approved the publication of an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) in the Federal Register to initiate a proceeding to evaluate labeling requirements for “lamps,” more commonly known as light bulbs. As detailed in the ANPR, section 321 of the Energy Independence and Security Act […]
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Commission Approves Federal Register Notice Regarding Light Bulb Labeling
Commission approval of Federal Register notice – The Commission has approved the publication of an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) in the Federal Register to initiate a proceeding to evaluate labeling requirements for “lamps,” more commonly known as light bulbs. As detailed in the ANPR, section 321 of the Energy Independence and Security Act […]
FTC To Host Public Workshop on “Green Guides” and Claims for Building and Textiles
As part of its review of its environmental marketing guidelines, also known as the “Green Guides,” the Federal Trade Commission will host its third public workshop to examine developments in environmental claims for building products, buildings, and textiles, along with consumer perceptions of those claims, on Tuesday, July 15, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 […]
FTC Challenges Flow International’s Proposed Acquisition of Rival OMAX Corp.
The Federal Trade Commission today issued a complaint charging that Flow International Corporation’s (Flow) proposed $109 million acquisition of rival waterjet manufacturer OMAX Corporation (OMAX) would be anticompetitive and in violation of federal antitrust laws. Under the terms of a consent order resolving the Commission’s complaint and allowing the transaction to proceed, Flow will be […]
FTC Challenges Flow International’s Proposed Acquisition of Rival OMAX Corp.
The Federal Trade Commission today issued a complaint charging that Flow International Corporation’s (Flow) proposed $109 million acquisition of rival waterjet manufacturer OMAX Corporation (OMAX) would be anticompetitive and in violation of federal antitrust laws. Under the terms of a consent order resolving the Commission’s complaint and allowing the transaction to proceed, Flow will be […]
FTC Submits Do Not Call Report to Congress for FY 2007
Commission approval of report to Congress – The Commission has approved the issuance of a report to Congress regarding the Do Not Call Registry for Fiscal Year 2007. The report, which is available now as a link to this press release on the FTC’s Web site, has been submitted to the U.S. House of Representatives […]
FTC Testifies on Behavioral Advertising
In testimony on behavioral advertising, the Federal Trade Commission today told the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation that “the issues surrounding this practice are complex … the business models are diverse and constantly evolving, and … behavioral advertising may provide benefits to consumers even as it raises concerns about consumer privacy.” In […]
FTC Testifies on Behavioral Advertising
In testimony on behavioral advertising, the Federal Trade Commission today told the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation that “the issues surrounding this practice are complex … the business models are diverse and constantly evolving, and … behavioral advertising may provide benefits to consumers even as it raises concerns about consumer privacy.” In […]
Red Flag Regulations Require Financial Institutions and Creditors to Have Identity Theft Prevention Programs
Financial institutions and creditors are now required to develop and implement written identity theft prevention programs under the new “Red Flags Rules.” The Red Flags Rules are part of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions (FACT) Act of 2003. Under these Rules, financial institutions and creditors with covered accounts must have identity theft prevention programs […]
Red Flag Regulations Require Financial Institutions and Creditors to Have Identity Theft Prevention Programs
Financial institutions and creditors are now required to develop and implement written identity theft prevention programs under the new “Red Flags Rules.” The Red Flags Rules are part of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions (FACT) Act of 2003. Under these Rules, financial institutions and creditors with covered accounts must have identity theft prevention programs […]