Byron C. Peterson has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges for his role in an operation that allegedly misled consumers with false earnings claims for an envelope-stuffing business opportunity. According to the FTC, operating from Florida as “Home Business System,” Peterson and others placed classified ads throughout the nation, including in Spanish-language newspapers. They […]
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FTC Issues Final Opinion and Order to Restore the Competition Lost in Evanston Northwestern Healthcare Corporations Acquisition of Highland Park Hospital
The Federal Trade Commission today issued its final opinion and order to restore the competition that was lost when Evanston Northwestern Healthcare Corporation (ENH) in suburban Chicago, Illinois, acquired its competitor, Highland Park Hospital. The order sets out the specific requirements for the remedy the Commission ordered in its August 2007 liability decision. In 2007, […]
FTC To Host Public Workshop on Green Guides and Packaging
As part of its review of its environmental marketing guidelines, also known as the “Green Guides,” the Federal Trade Commission will host its second public workshop to examine developments in green packaging claims and consumer perceptions of those claims on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The workshop will be held […]
Canadian House of Cards Continues to Fall, as Bogus Biller Settles FTC Charges
The Federal Trade Commission today announced the issuance of a stipulated final court order against Emma G. Wanjiku, a Kenyan citizen and Canadian resident who participated in a wide-ranging scheme to trick U.S. consumers into paying for bogus business and travel directory advertisements and listings, office supplies, and consulting services they never authorized, ordered, or […]
Court Orders Telemarketers Responsible for Wal-Mart Shopping Spree Scam to Pay $28.2 Million
The Federal Trade Commission today announced several court actions obtained against a nationwide telemarketing scheme that the media has dubbed the “Wal-Mart Shopping Spree” scam. In this scam, consumers were falsely promised free gifts and wrongfully paid monthly fees for “program memberships” such as discount buyers’ and travel clubs. The actions announced today ban Brian […]
FTC to Host Workshop This Week: Innovations in Health Care Delivery
For Release April 22, 2008 The Federal Trade Commission will host a workshop on Thursday, April 24, to examine recent trends related to health care delivery. Representatives of physician and healthcare associations, industry, privacy groups, academia, federal and state government, and other experts will engage in panel discussions on competition and consumer protection issues regarding […]
FTC Extends Time Period for Public Comment on Jewelry Guides
Commission approval of public comment period extension – By a vote of 4-0, the Commission has approved an extension of the public comment period related to the recently proposed amendment to the platinum section of the FTC’s Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries, commonly known as the Jewelry Guides. On February 26, […]
Debt Reduction Defendant Settles FTC Charges
The last “Debt-Set” defendant has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges for his role in an operation that allegedly violated federal law by falsely claiming that it could reduce consumers’ credit card interest rates or the amount of their credit card debt. Terms of the settlement, in which the defendant has not admitted liability, […]
Commission Approves Final Consent Order in Matter of Life is Good, Inc.
Commission approval of final consent order – Following a public comment period, the Commission has approved the issuance of a final consent order in the matter of Life is good, Inc., and Life is good Retail (collectively LIG). The vote to approve the final order was 4-0. (FTC File No. 072-3046; the staff contact is […]
FTC Files Comment with FERC on Competition in Wholesale Electricity
Commission filing of comment with FERC – The FTC has approved the filing of a comment with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) concerning proposals aimed at strengthening competition in organized electric power markets to increase economic efficiency, improve electric system reliability, and enhance consumer welfare. The comment can be found on the FTC’s Web […]