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FTC Action Halts Deceptive Business Coaching Scheme

Details Written by IVN Category: National News Published: 17 May 2018 Washington, DC - The Federal Trade Commission has charged two Utah individuals and their telemarketing operation with deceptively claiming their business coaching services can help …

FTC announces refund claim process for Pittsburgh area NutriMost weight-loss customers

PITTSBURGH — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a refund claim process Thursday in its case against NutriMost. Customers who bought the NutriMost Ultimate Fat Loss System in one of the following locations in the Pittsburgh area between Oct. 1, …

FTC Appoints New Consumer Protection Chief

Share Tweet Share Share Share Print Email The Federal Trade Commission’s new director of consumer protection has represented Facebook, Uber, and Equifax, among other companies, all of which have issues before the FTC. The New York Times reported that …

FTC names lawyer who represented Facebook, Equifax as consumer protection chief

The GOP-controlled Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has tapped as its consumer protection chief an industry lawyer who has represented companies like Facebook and Equifax, both of which are under investigation by the agency for mishandling user data. Andrew …

Victim to DOJ and FTC: Enterprise and National Car Rental CONCEAL Video and Direct Police to WRONG Car to Cover Theft

Like Chipotle and the multi-million-dollar jury verdict, Enterprise Holdings National Rental engages in brazen cover up by failing to produce video surveillance ST. LOUIS , MO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, May 17, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Democrats on FTC vote no on consumer protection appointee

By Diane Bartz WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The two Democrats on the five-member Federal Trade Commission voted to oppose the appointment of a lawyer tapped to head the commission's Bureau of Consumer Protection because of his previous work for Equifax (N: …

US senators ask FTC to investigate Google's Location imbroglio

Two US senators have asked the nation's Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to take another look at Google's location harvesting. Democrat Senators Richard Blumenthal and Edward Markey fired off their request-that-can't-be-ignored (PDF) late last …

Dana Fuchs rocks FTC’s Warehouse and Daryl’s House Club in...

Photo: Merry Cyr / Contributed Photo Dana Fuchs performs at Daryl’s House Club in Pawling, N.Y., on May 25. Dana Fuchs performs at Daryl’s House Club in Pawling, N.Y., on May 25. Photo: Merry Cyr / Contributed Photo Dana Fuchs rocks FTC’s …

Is Google tracking location without permission? FTC probe urged, Australia inquiry begins

Location, location, location. Is Google tracking Android users’ whereabouts without their permission? That’s the question lawmakers are asking in the U.S., and regulators are investigating in Australia. Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, and Ed …

Google's location tracking: FTC probe urged, Australia inquiry begins

Location, location, location. Is Google tracking Android users' whereabouts without their permission? That's the question lawmakers are asking in the United States, and regulators are investigating in Australia. Sens. Richard Blumenthal, …

U.S. credit reporting industry lawyer may head FTC bureau - sources

WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer watchdogs expressed concern on Friday that a lawyer who represented credit reporting companies over a massive data breach at Equifax is being considered to head the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer …

New Commissioner Urges FTC To Get Tough On Rogue Corporations

Declaring that “the credibility of law enforcement and regulatory agencies has been undermined by the real or perceived lax treatment of repeat offenders,” newly installed Democratic Federal Trade Commissioner Rohit Chopra is calling for much more serious …

The likely new head of FTC consumer protections is a lawyer who fights against consumer protections

Andrew Sith, I mean Smith Welcome to the swamp! The New York Times reports that lawyer Andrew M. Smith is expected to become the head of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) efforts to “police” companies violating consumer protections. The problem is that …

FTC names its dirty half-dozen half-assed tech warranty bandits

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has revealed the names of six companies it formally warned over efforts to force consumers to use only their replacement parts. Following a freedom of information request from a number of people – including The Register …

FTC Commissioner: Repeat Offenders Must Face Stricter Penalties

Corporations who are repeat offenders of regulation violations must be penalized more strictly, said new Federal Trade Commissioner Rohit Chopra. "FTC orders are not suggestions," Chopra, a Democrat, wrote in a statement. “The credibility of law …

Jazz/pop vocalist Jane Monheit performs at FTC’s StageOne

Photo: Bill Westmoreland / Contributed Photo Jane Monheit performs at Fairfield Theatre Company’s StageOne on May 24. Jane Monheit performs at Fairfield Theatre Company’s StageOne on May 24. Photo: Bill Westmoreland / Contributed Photo Jane …

Democrats ask FTC to investigate Google's data collection practices

Two Democratic senators in a letter on Monday urged the Federal Trade Commission to investigate whether Google has deceptively collected location data on Android users, even when such services are disabled.  Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Ed …

FTC Chief: Repeat Offenders Must Face Stricter Penalties

Corporations who are repeat offenders of regulation violations must be penalized more strictly, said new Federal Trade Commissioner Rohit Chopra. "FTC orders are not suggestions," Chopra, a Democrat, wrote in a statement. “The credibility of law …

EVIDENCE DESTROYED by National Car Rental While Agent Asserts Enterprise Holdings' Damage Liability Threat to Renters

Company repeatedly notified to secure booth surveillance but purposely destroys while National agent effectively acknowledges the risk$$$ waiting for renters. MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, May 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

24 HOUR SHAREHOLDER DEADLINE ALERT: A10 Networks, Inc. – ATEN

RADNOR, Pa., May 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaskela Law LLC alerts A10 Networks, Inc. (NYSE:ATEN) (“A10” or the “Company”) investors that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of all purchasers of the Company’s securities between February 9, …

CRPA President Chuck Michel Offers the Following Statement on Santa Fe High School Incident

FULLERTON, Calif., May 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The loss of a neighbor, friend, or family member — especially through an unconscionable act of violence — has no comparison. And the acts of terror yesterday at Santa Fe High School have no place in our …

ALGT LOSS ALERT: Rosen Law Firm Reminds Allegiant Travel Company Investors of Important Deadline in Class Action– ALGT

NEW YORK, May 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) from June 8, 2015 through April 13, 2018, both dates inclusive (“Class Period”) …

FLOW Wins Album of the Year at ZMR Music Awards, Preps for GRAMMY Museum Concert Tonight, May19

GRAMMY-winning guitarist Will Ackerman, pianist Fiona Joy, guitarist Lawrence Blatt and flugelhornist Jeff Oster create compelling contemporary music as FLOW. LOS ANGELES, CA, USA, May 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From the New Orleans Jazz …

Small Business Challenges Established Meal Delivery Service

What a Crock Meals to go™ is targeting entrenched meal delivery service providers like Blue Apron, LLC and Hello fresh™. This small startup has big ambitions! BROOKHAVEN, PA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, May 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- + …

A10 NETWORKS DEADLINE ALERT: Rosen Law Firm Reminds A10 Networks, Inc. Investors of Important May 21 Deadline in First ...

NEW YORK, May 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of A10 Networks, Inc. (NYSE:ATEN) between February 9, 2016 and January 30, 2018, both dates inclusive (“Class Period”) of …

Appliances Connection Has Deals That Can't Be Beaten This Memorial Day

The finest appliances a the best prices. That's what you'll get this Memorial Day at Appliances Connection. BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, May 18, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Memorial Day is traditionally seen as the beginning of the …

Global Dairy Ingredients Market 2018 Industry Key Players, Share, Trend, Segmentation and Forecast to 2023

Dairy Ingredients Market 2018 Global Analysis, Growth, Trends and Opportunities Research Report Forecasting to 2023 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, May 18, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Summary WiseGuyReports.com adds “Dairy Ingredients Market 2018 …

Global Gems and Jewelry Market 2018 Industry Key Players, Share, Trend, Segmentation and Forecast to 2023

Gems and Jewelry Market 2018 Global Analysis, Growth, Trends and Opportunities Research Report Forecasting to 2023 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, May 18, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Summary WiseGuyReports.com adds “Gems and Jewelry Market 2018 …

Global Swimwear Market 2018 Industry Key Players, Share, Trend, Segmentation and Forecast to 2023

Swimwear Market 2018 Global Analysis, Growth, Trends and Opportunities Research Report Forecasting to 2023 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, May 18, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Summary WiseGuyReports.com adds “Swimwear Market 2018 Global Analysis, …

IL Palato Italiano Gifts a Taste of Italy Experience to Anthony Anderson Second Annual Celebrity Golf Classic

Actors George Lopez, Don Cheadle and VIP Guests Received Do-It-Yourself "Old World" Italian Meal Kit for 4 by Awarded Michelin Star Chef Filippo Sinisgalli PALM DESERT, CA, USA, May 18, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Celebrities and …

LONGFIN SHAREHOLDER ALERT BY FORMER LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: KAHN SWICK & FOTI, LLC REMINDS INVESTORS WITH LOSSES IN ...

NEW ORLEANS, May 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until June 4, 2018 to file lead plaintiff applications in a …

ERICSSON SHAREHOLDER ALERT BY FORMER LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: KAHN SWICK & FOTI, LLC REMINDS INVESTORS WITH LOSSES IN ...

NEW ORLEANS, May 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until June 5, 2018 to file lead plaintiff applications in a …

SYNACOR SHAREHOLDER ALERT BY FORMER LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: KAHN SWICK & FOTI, LLC REMINDS INVESTORS WITH LOSSES IN ...

NEW ORLEANS, May 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until June 4, 2018 to file lead plaintiff applications in a …

Global Marijuana Market 2018 Industry Key Players, Trends, Sales, Supply, Demand, Analysis & Forecast to 2025

WiseGuyReports.com adds “Marijuana Market 2018 Global Analysis, Growth, Trends and Opportunities Research Report Forecasting to 2025”reports to its database. PUNE, INDIA, May 18, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Marijuana Market: Executive Summary …

Century Snacks LLC Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk, Soy, Wheat and Cashews in Snak Club Family Size Tropical ...

Century Snacks of Commerce, CA, is recalling certain 16 OZ. bags of Tropical Trail Mix because they may contain milk, soy, wheat and cashew allergens and this is not declared on the package. Individuals who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, …

Hickory Harvest Recalls Certain Island Fruit Mix and Organic Nut Mix Products Because of Possible Health Risk

Hickory Harvest Foods of Akron, Ohio is voluntarily recalling specific lots due to the potential exposure to Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes,an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or …

Gainey McKenna & Egleston Announces A Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Symantec Corporation (SYMC)

NEW YORK, May 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gainey McKenna & Egleston announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Symantec Corporation (“Symantec” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:SYMC) in the United States District Court for the Northern …

Gainey McKenna & Egleston Announces A Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC)...

NEW YORK, May 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gainey McKenna & Egleston announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. (“Kulicke” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:KLIC) in the United States District Court for …