📦FTC Seeks Extension for Mail, Internet, or Phone Order Rule Compliance
The FTC requests that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) extend for three years the current Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) clearance for information collection requirements contained in the agency's Mail, internet, or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule (MITOR or Rule). That clearance expires on August 31, 2025.
Learn More⚖️FTC Announces Closed Meeting for Law Enforcement Matter
Please take notice that the Federal Trade Commission ("Commission") has scheduled a meeting, which will be closed to the public, for the consideration of a law enforcement matter.
Learn More⚖️FTC Guidance on Criminal Regulatory Offenses
The Federal Trade Commission ("Commission" or "FTC") is providing guidance on the factors it will consider when deciding whether to refer alleged violations of criminal regulatory offenses to the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") for prosecution.
Learn More⚖️FTC Reviews Petition to Reopen Order Affecting Quantum Energy
Quantum Energy Partners VI, LP, Q-TH Appalachia (VI) Investments Partners, LLC, and QEP Partners, LP (collectively "Quantum") have asked the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC" or "Commission") to reopen and set aside the Commission's Decision and Order entered on October 10, 2023, concerning EQT's purchase of certain assets of Quantum. Publication of Quantum's petition is not intended to affect its legal status or its final disposition.
Learn More⚖️FTC Proposes Consent Order Against Southern Health Solutions, Inc.
The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices. The attached Analysis of Proposed Consent Order to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the complaint and the terms of the consent order--embodied in the consent agreement--that would settle these allegations.
Learn More⛽FTC Consent Agreement Analysis
The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of Federal law prohibiting unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis of Agreement Containing Consent Orders to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the complaint and the terms of the consent order--embodied in the consent agreement--that would settle these allegations.
Learn More📊FTC Consent Agreement on Omnicom's Acquisition of IPG Explained
The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of Federal law prohibiting unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis of Proposed Consent Order to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the complaint and the terms of the consent order--embodied in the consent agreement--that would settle these allegations.
Learn More📜FTC Invites Comments on Petition for Health Advertising Regulation Changes
Please take notice that the Federal Trade Commission ("Commission") received a petition for rulemaking from Alliance for Natural Health USA; Xlear, Inc.; and Better Way Health, and has published that petition online at https://www.regulations.gov. The Commission invites written comments concerning the petition. Publication of this petition is pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure and does not affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.
Learn More⚖️Synopsys and ANSYS Consent Agreement
The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of Federal law prohibiting unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis of Proposed Consent Order to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the complaint and the terms of the consent order--embodied in the consent agreement--that would settle these allegations.
Learn More🛡️Amendments to Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule
The Federal Trade Commission amends the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (the "Rule"), consistent with the requirements of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. The amendments to the Rule, which are based on the FTC's review of public comments and its enforcement experience, include one new definition and modifications to several others, as well as updates to key provisions to respond to changes in technology and online practices. The amendments are intended to strengthen protection of personal information collected from children, and, where appropriate, to clarify and streamline the Rule since it was last amended in January 2013.
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