Combating Robocalls
Communications analysts and officials from the Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Trade Commission talked about ways to deal with illegal robocalls. The panelists focused on t…
1,587 viewsCommunications analysts and officials from the Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Trade Commission talked about ways to deal with illegal robocalls. The panelists focused on t…
1,587 viewsThe Federal Trade Commissioner Joshua Wright talked about the FTC Act dealing with “unfair or deceptive acts or practices.” “The Need for Limits on Agency Discretion and the Case for Sec…
245 viewsFederal Trade Commission chairs talked about technology, reform, and recent efforts to negotiate trade agreements
226 viewsPanelists talked about the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) structure and regulatory practices.
246 viewsPanelists talked about the portion of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act that deals with unfair or deceptive acts or practices. They also discussed the FTC discretion and how the agency …
147 viewsJon Leibowitz speaks to the press about the Federal Trade Commission’s announcement that it has ended its 19-month investigation of Google. The commission said it found no evidence to claims…
127 viewsPanelists talked about law enforcement efforts to stop illegal robocalls. Topics included the implications for consumers, limitations and challenges for enforcement, and the varying laws sur…
302 viewsJon Leibowitz made opening remarks at a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) conference on robocalls. He said “nothing is off the table” when it comes to his agency’s efforts to stop illegal roboc…
419 viewsThe Federal Trade Commission held a forum on technology, consumer privacy and the benefits and the risks associated with information sharing. Panelists included people from business, academi…
338 viewsThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a report on the amount of money spent by industry to market food and beverages to children and adolescents. They also answered questions on health…
141 viewsA panel discussion was held on the disclosure of information to the consumers of mortgages. Topics included what consumers look for versus what they should look for and what the purpose of a…
179 viewsFollowing opening remarks by Federal Trade Commission Chairman William Kovacic, a roundtable discussion was held on the relationship between consumer information and the mortgage market cris…
209 viewsAt Federal Trade Commission headquarters a joint press conference was held to announce the results of “Operation Tele-PHONEY,” a joint operation of the FTC with more than 30 law enforcement …
338 viewsAttorney General Alberto Gonzales and Federal Trade Commission Chairman Deborah Platt Majoras spoke to the press to announce the release of the President’s Identity Theft Task Force comprehe…
69 viewsOfficials representing the Federal Trade Commission, Department of Justice, and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service announced a major effort by law enforcement targeting fraudulent business o…
115 viewsPanelists talked about the proliferation of unsolicited commercial e-mail known as “spam,” and about the best practices to avoid receiving the mail. Following their remarks they answered que…
160 viewsMs. Parnes and other officials announced a settlement in a case brought against an Internet marketing company offering free credit reports as part of a scheme to lure consumers. Following he…
104 viewsFollowing remarks at a day-long conference on childhood obesity by Surgeon General Carmona, panelists examined various aspects of marketing, self-regulation, and childhood obesity. They focu…
202 viewsAs part of a day-long forum on childhood obesity, panelists examined various perspectives on marketing, self-regulation, and childhood obesity. They focused on government responses to the pr…
273 viewsMs. Parnes announced three law enforcement actions targeting deceptive and misleading debt-related services. The Federal Trade Commission is charging that debt settlement companies and other…
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