The article reports that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a consumer protection agency, U.S., has asked for additional information regarding the acquisition of bedding producer, Sealy by manufacturer and distributor of mattresses and pillows, Tempur-Pedic from both the companies....
“These kinds of transactions are reviewed by the FTC and it’s not unusual for them to come back and ask for more information,” said Intel spokesman Tom Beermann. Intel plans to comply with the request, but gave no deadline for providing the new information. “As part of the regulatory...
writing “The FTC now proposes to modify certain definitions to clarify the scope of the Rule and strengthen its protections for the online collection, use, or disclosure of children’s personal information.”
President Trump recent issued an Executive Order seeking to vest control of various federal agencies and financial regulator within his control, including the FTC. In doing so, the Trump administration seemingly seeks to exert some degree of control over the strategic priorities of the agencies and ...
Impact ofmonopsony power, including in labor markets: The agencies seek input on how toaddress the issue of buyer power in more detail in the guidelines. Labormarkets are a key example of buyer power, and the agencies see...
Furthermore, the FTC appears to be considering a rulemaking to establish independently enforceable requirements related to unfair and deceptive environmental claims. More information on what this rulemaking might entail is not yet available, but such a rulemaking would mark a turning point from the Gre...
The FTC is requesting general comments on the continuing need for the guides, their economic impact, their effect on the accuracy of various environmental claims, and their interaction with other environmental marketing regulations. The ...
Marc Rotenberg, director of theElectronic Privacy Information Center, criticizes ICPEA in his prepared testimony scheduled to be delivered at the same time before the two congressional committees. He agrees that the FTC should work more closely with its international counterparts, but says the current...
Here are a few more ways to find out information from the FTC or contact the commission. FTC website: ftc.gov. Its FAQ can answer additional questions. FTC phone number: Call the Consumer Response Center at 877-382-4357. Mailing address: Consumer Response Center Federal Trade Commission...
A: A CID is a kind of subpoena – a compulsory legal document enforceable in court that seeks documents or other information related to an FTC investigation. Q: Why Does the FTC Issue CIDs? A: The FTC issues CIDs to obtain information from companies it thinks may have violated the law. ...