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The FTC has approved a new Business Opportunity Rule that will be effective March 1, 2012. The Rule is intended to replace the original 1978 Trade Regulation Rule.
Facebook has agreed to settle FTC claims that it deceived consumers by telling them they could keep their information on Facebook private, and then repeatedly allowing the information to be shared publicly.
The Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, John Roberts remarked, "this is the strangest statute I have ever seen." He was talking about the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, or TCPA.
In response to a challenge by 1-800 Contacts, Inc., the NAD has recommended that Coastal Contacts, Inc. discontinue an "up to 70 percent" savings claim and modify advertising that promoted "free" products.
The FTC is seeking comments on the benefits and cost of the Textile Labeling Rules, as well as other issues.
By now, any company that provides consumers with terms and conditions covering the terms of sale should be aware of the Supreme Court's recent decision in AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion. That decision, issued earlier this year, enforced an arbitration clause and a class action waiver provisions to prevent dissatisfied consumers from filing class actions or even suing at all.
As part of its ongoing review of FTC rules and guides, the FTC is seeking public comment on proposed amendments to its Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule.
Kindle Fire's unusual Web browser, called Amazon Silk, is" cloud-accelerated," and raises concerns.
"It's Fugazi: Assessing Your International Criminal and Civil Enforcement Options"