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Macy's, Sears, Amazon, Max Studio Fined for 'Bamboozling' Customers
a synthetic material. The Federal Trade Commission announced this week that Amazon Identification Act and the FTC 's "Textile Rules" by mislabeling products as made of bamboo. The FTC warned that unless a product guideline issued to companies, the FTC refers to the mislabeling practice
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Google FTC Probe Finds No Antitrust Issues
looking into whether Google favored its own products in search results. They didn't come up with much. The Federal Trade Commission has decided not to bring charges. The announcement is a blow to Microsoft and other Google competitors
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Business Highlights
high-profile antitrust probe. In a major victory for Google, the Federal Trade Commission unanimously concluded that there isn't enough evidence announcement caps a 19-month antitrust investigation by the FTC over Google Inc.'s business practices. —
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Google's Interactions With Federal Regulators
December 2007 — The Federal Trade Commission approves Google's online advertising. The FTC did not impose conditions wireless devices. The FTC imposed no conditions settlement with the FTC requires Google to study Google confirms that the Federal Trade Commission is looking into whether
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6 Takeaways From Google's Antitrust Settlement
major win for Google, the Federal Trade Commission unanimously concluded that there non-discriminatory terms," the FTC said. Google got the patents back this practice before the FTC settlement after a complaint from Yelp that triggered the FTC probe. Under the agreement
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FTC Settles Antitrust Investigation of Google
largest search engine. The Federal Trade Commission said it found no evidence the more open to competitors, the FTC said. "The changes Google wireless devices they enjoy," FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz said New Year's Resolutions The FTC 's investigation focused on
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FTC to Announce Outcome of Google Antitrust Probe
into Google's business practices. The Federal Trade Commission has scheduled a 1 p.m. EST press conference concessions to avoid a legal battle. The FTC 's investigation focused on allegations believes are the most relevant. The FTC also has been examining whether Google
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Graduates, Parents Riddled With Student Debt Turn to Bankruptcy
co-signed. In July 2011, the Federal Trade Commission released guidelines around died. In July 2011, the Federal Trade Commission released guidelines around debt violating the FDCPA. The FTC also explained how a debt
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Some New Apple iMacs Say 'Assembled in USA'
Apple's 10K filings with the SEC show that the company has no "manufacturing facilities in the U.S." The Federal Trade Commission states specifically, "For the 'assembly' claim to be valid, the product's last 'substantial transformation
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FTC Says Hotel Resort Fees May be 'Deceptive'
The Federal Trade Commission issued a warning resort fees." The FTC said it reviewed spokeswoman for the FTC , said this was stays," said Federal Trade Commission Chairman Jon Leibowitz consumers." The FTC has previously
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Gold May Pass $2,000, But Consumers Warned Against Scams
million to people who had bought gold coins in one scam. The Federal Trade Commission lists tips for consumers considering buying or selling gold guarantee that gold will increase or maintain its value. The FTC also states that if you are buying bullion coins or collectible
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What You Should Know Before Donating to a Disaster Charity or Paying a Contractor
Recovery: Full Coverage The Federal Trade Commission has stepped in too with help scammers. First, said the FTC , ask for copies of a contractor's people in your community," the FTC advises. Next, if a down Better Business Bureau. The FTC offers the following tips for
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When Debt Collectors Go After American War Heroes
explain why the Federal Trade Commission receives more complaints regulators, the Federal Trade Commission and the Consumer For years, the Federal Trade Commission has been gathering finger in the dike. FTC data indicates
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TechBytes: Google, Consumer Electronic Show
In today's tech a big win Google after two year investigation the Federal Trade Commission has found no. Anti trust her anti competition violations and how Google highlighted search engine results 70% of all web searches
a big win -- Google -- after two year investigation the Federal Trade Commission has found no. Anti trust her anti competition violations and how Google highlighted search engine results 70% of all web searches in -
Inside the Acai Berry Online Diet Scam
also catches the eye of the federal trade commission . The bottom line is, there's davidson opening up, the federal trade commission sued him. Are they surprised apologize to it. Reporter: The ftc is helping people who lost
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TechBytes: Personal Information, Gmail Outage
did tech make their phones and tablets nine your kids that Federal Trade Commission says that most mobile apps for children are secretly collecting them. That includes their phone first and locations. The FTC wants to require parental consent. FaceBook and Gmail seem
did tech make their phones and tablets -- nine your kids that Federal Trade Commission says that most mobile apps for children are secretly collecting and sharing information on them. That includes their phone -- first and locations. The FTC wants to require parental consent. FaceBook and Gmail seem to be all right this morning but both services had a brief outages -
Reebok Slapped with $25 Million Fine by FTC
government says that claim was deceptive. And on Wednesday the FTC three dot with a five million dollar fine. And marketing campaigns claims saying quote. Settling does not mean we agree with the FTC 's allegations reading up. We have received overwhelmingly
but the government says that claim was deceptive. And on Wednesday the FTC -- three dot with a -- five million dollar fine.its claims saying quote. Settling does not mean we agree with the FTC's allegations reading up. We have received overwhelmingly enthusiastic. Feedback from thousands of easy told customers. The company made more than 340. Million -
TechBytes: Online Safety, Google Wallet
In today's tech protecting children online the Federal Trade Commission wants tighter rules on how sites collect and Personal information they collect from kids the FTC says the current law is outdated it took effect for years before FaceBook
In today's tech -- protecting children online the Federal Trade Commission wants tighter rules on how sites collect and -- Personal information they collect from kids the FTC says the current law is outdated it took effect for years before FaceBook even started. Google wallet now works with more credit -
Skechers to Pay Millions Over Unfounded Claims
Federal Trade Commission announced at Skechers has after getting slammed by the FTC . The company advertised either directly from the FTC or through a court approved And this is part of the FTC 's ongoing effort to stop
Federal Trade Commission announced at Skechers has agreed to pay forty million dollar to settle charges of the company deceived consumers by making unfounded claims. Skechers shape -- which claimed to help you get in shape without stepping foot in the -- are now backing off those lofty claims after getting slammed by the FTC . The company advertised their issues would help people lose weight strengthen in -- their back sides legs and abdominal muscles something the government says. They cannot prove. Besides shape up Skechers also make deceptive claims about its resistance -- homeowners and tone up -- Consumers who bought these toning -- will be eligible for refunds either directly from the FTC or through a court approved class action lawsuit. But not everyone bought into the claims in the first. -
TechBytes (03.26.12)
Candidates to advise the fast track on track the Federal Trade Commission is calling on web to give users. A way to stop companies information about them by the end of the year on the the FTC says it will push for new laws. Analysts say we will
Candidates to advise the fast track -- on track the Federal Trade Commission is calling on web -- to give users.



















