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Published on Aug 27, 2018

Verizon throttling could trigger FTC investigation of deceptive practices

reader comments 8 Thirteen Democratic members of Congress on Friday asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Verizon's recent throttling of the Santa Clara County Fire Department while it was fighting California's largest-ever wildfire. …

Source: Arc Technica
Published on Jan 26, 2018

Overnight Tech: Employee who sent false missile alert not cooperating with FCC | Trump nominates four to the FTC | Hatch ...

EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBLE FOR FALSE ALERT NOT COOPERATING WITH FCC: The employee responsible for sending a false mobile alert across Hawaii warning of an incoming ballistic missile is not cooperating with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) investigations …

Source: Hill
Published on Sep 13, 2017

Overnight Regulation: Dems fight bill easing gun silencer regs | Yelp claims Google broke FTC settlement | DHS waives ...

Welcome to Overnight Regulations, your daily rundown of news from the federal agencies, Capitol Hill and the courts. It's Tuesday evening here in Washington. Here's the latest: THE BIG STORY Democrats are pushing hard against a Republican …

Source: Hill
Published on Sep 6, 2017

Overnight Regulation: Fallout from Trump DACA decision | DOJ drops overtime rule appeal | Lenovo settles privacy claim ...

Welcome back to Overnight Regulation, your daily rundown of news from the federal agencies, Capitol Hill, the courts and beyond. It's Tuesday evening, and Congress is back for a brutal month following its August recess. With deadlines on government …

Source: Hill
Published on Jun 1, 2017

Hawaii receives $2.5 million from Volkswagen as part of multistate settlement

The State of Hawaii has received a $2.5 million direct payment from Volkswagen. The payment is part of a multistate settlement involving claims that the car manufacturer violated state consumer protection laws prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade …

Source: KHON2
Published on Oct 14, 2016

FTC Challenges Court Rejection of AT&T Throttling Action

As promised, the Federal Trade Commission has challenged a recent federal appeals court decision that the common carrier exception to its jurisdiction is status-based, not activities based, a decision that could leave edge provider privacy not only out of …

Source: Broadcasting and Cable
Published on Jul 15, 2016

Airbnb and other short term rental websites face possible FTC scrutiny

Airbnb hosts, prepare to be probed. Based on a request received by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, it looks like the online short-term housing rental business is about to get some serious scrutiny, as reported by Reuters. The request to the FTC …

Source: Digital Trends
Published on Jul 15, 2016

Senators Push FTC to Investigate Airbnb Rental Practices

The federal government added its voice this week to the numerous state and local leaders who have been calling for more oversight of Airbnb and similar property rental websites. In a letter to the Federal Trade Commission, a group of US senators said they …

Source: FOX News
Published on Jul 14, 2016

U.S. senators ask FTC to probe airbnb’s impact on housing

U.S. senators ask FTC to probe airbnb’s impact on housing Three U.S. senators asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the impact of airbnb Inc. and other home-rental websites on housing markets, attempting to elevate local regulatory battles to …

Source: Times of Oman
Published on Jul 13, 2016

Senators ask FTC to investigate Airbnb impact on rent

A group of senators is urging the Federal Trade Commission to investigate commercial use of short-term rentals through companies such as Airbnb, HomeAway and FlipKey. Three Democrats — California’s Dianne Feinstein, Hawaii’s Brian Schatz and Elizabeth …

Source: MarketWatch
Published on Dec 29, 2015

BBB of Hawaii: What you need to know about gift cards

Gift cards are a popular holiday gift; the Better Business Bureau of Hawaii says they make up approximately 18% of holiday purchases, and that nearly 50% of consumers will receive a gift card during the holidays. With so many of those cards in circulation …

Source: KHON2
Published on Dec 3, 2015

Hawaii Hotels Will Collect $271M in "Resort Fees" This Year

HONOLULU, HI -- (Marketwired) -- 12/02/15 -- According to a new study conducted by Travel-Hawaii.com, the 102 Hawaii hotels currently charging so-called "Resort Fees" are expected to collect around $271 million dollars in such mandatory …

Distribution channels: Travel & Tourism Industry
Published on Dec 2, 2015

Hawaii Hotels Will Collect $271M in "Resort Fees" This Year

HONOLULU, HI, Dec 02, 2015 (Marketwired via COMTEX) -- According to a new study conducted by Travel-Hawaii.com, the 102 Hawaii hotels currently charging so-called "Resort Fees" are expected to collect around $271 million dollars in such …

Source: MarketWatch.com
Published on Mar 18, 2015

FTC Puts Conditions on Par Petroleum Corporation’s Acquisition of Mid Pac Petroleum, LLC

Texas-based energy company Par Petroleum Corporation will terminate its storage and throughput rights at a key gasoline terminal in Hawaii, to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that Par's proposed $107 million acquisition of Koko'oha …

Source: 4-traders
Published on Sep 10, 2018

How a paper by an unknown law student took on Amazon's monopoly power – and made her an unlikely celebrity

With a single scholarly article, Lina Khan has reframed decades of monopoly law. The dead books are on the top floor of Southern Methodist University’s law library. “Antitrust Dilemma.” “The Antitrust Impulse.” “Antitrust in an Expanding Economy.” Shelf …

Source: The Seattle Times
Published on Sep 10, 2018

Amazon antitrust critic has her own critics now

With a single scholarly article, Lina Khan has reframed decades of monopoly law. The dead books are on the top floor of Southern Methodist University’s law library. “Antitrust Dilemma.” “The Antitrust Impulse.” “Antitrust in an Expanding Economy.” Shelf …

Source: The Seattle Times
Published on Sep 8, 2018

Let's Honor our Veterans - Let's not Defraud Them

September 11 commemorates the Twin Towers. Like Vietnam era veteran George Yamada, exposed to Agent Orange, Twin Towers first responders also suffered health effects as a result of their service to our country. George Yamada and his wife Dawn are engaged …

Source: OpEdNews
Published on Aug 31, 2018

Hillicon Valley: Trump raises antitrust concerns for tech giants | Google faces new scrutiny from GOP | Twitter updates ...

Welcome to Hillicon Valley, The Hill's newsletter detailing all you need to know about the tech and cyber news from Capitol Hill to Silicon Valley. Welcome! Follow the cyber team, Olivia Beavers (@olivia_beavers) and Jacqueline Thomsen (@jacq_thomsen …

Source: Hill
Published on Aug 25, 2018

Verizon's Throttling of Firefighters Draws Congress' Ire

Article Comments Today, 10:02 AM by Eric M. Zeman @phonescooper Members of Congress want the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Verizon's data-throttling practices after it was revealed that the company slowed down the data of California …

Source: Phones Coop

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Published on September 12, 2018 - 13:07 GMT

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against Energy Supplier

MADISON, CONN., Sept. 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a deceptive advertising complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Texas Attorney General against Stream Gas & Electric, Ltd., a …

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Published on August 23, 2018 - 16:17 GMT

Companies cease sales of e-liquids with labeling or advertising that resembled kid-friendly foods following FDA, FTC ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced that all 17 manufacturers, distributors and retailers that were warned by the agency in May, have stopped selling the nicotine-containing e-liquids used in e-cigarettes with labeling or advertising …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry

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Published on June 5, 2018 - 23:17 GMT

Northrop Grumman Receives FTC Clearance to Close Acquisition of Orbital ATK and Updates 2018 Financial Guidance

Combination enhances capabilities, innovation and competition in critical global security domains Orbital ATK to become Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, a new, fourth business sector Northrop Grumman now expects 2018 sales of approximately $ …

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Published on September 23, 2018 - 15:53 GMT

Enterprise Scam: Howe Passes Baton to United States Congressional and Law Enforcement Apparatus, as well as Major Media

Enterprise Holdings car rental UDAAPs no longer mere allegations but now hard facts on the permanent public record and forever under the bright light of day WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, September 23, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Aviation & Aerospace Industry ...

Published on May 17, 2018 - 13:05 GMT

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/ -- …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on May 1, 2018 - 14:48 GMT

FDA, FTC take action against companies misleading kids with e-liquids that resemble children’s juice boxes, candies and ...

As part of ongoing efforts to protect youth from the dangers of nicotine and tobacco products, today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued 13 warning letters to manufacturers, distributors, and retailers for …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on January 24, 2018 - 15:41 GMT

FDA, FTC warn companies for selling illegal, unapproved opioid cessation products using deceptive claims

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission today posted joint warning letters to the marketers and distributors of 12 opioid cessation products, for illegally marketing unapproved products with claims about their ability to …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on December 6, 2017 - 22:35 GMT

Northrop Grumman Receives Second Request from FTC

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Dec. 06, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) today announced that, as expected, it has received a request for additional information (“second request”) from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This second …

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Published on September 23, 2018 - 15:53 GMT

Enterprise Scam: Howe Passes Baton to United States Congressional and Law Enforcement Apparatus, as well as Major Media

Enterprise Holdings car rental UDAAPs no longer mere allegations but now hard facts on the permanent public record and forever under the bright light of day WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, September 23, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Aviation & Aerospace Industry ...
Published on September 23, 2018 - 18:15 GMT

CLASS ACTION UPDATE for LOGM, NLSN and ZN: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf of ...

NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP announces that class action lawsuits have commenced on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. Shareholders interested in serving as lead plaintiff have …

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Published on September 23, 2018 - 18:00 GMT

CLASS ACTION UPDATE for RMTI, TTPH, HMNY and GDS: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf of ...

NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP announces that class action lawsuits have commenced on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. Shareholders interested in serving as lead plaintiff have …

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Published on September 23, 2018 - 16:00 GMT

CLASS ACTION UPDATE for USAT and OPK: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Notifies Investors of Class Actions on Behalf of ...

NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP announces that class action lawsuits have commenced on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. Shareholders interested in serving as lead plaintiff have …

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Published on September 23, 2018 - 15:00 GMT

The Klein Law Firm Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf of Shareholders of TRCO, COCP and ABBV

NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Klein Law Firm announces that class action complaints have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following companies. If you suffered a loss you have until the lead plaintiff deadline to request that …

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Published on September 23, 2018 - 14:00 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: TSLA PDD AMPE LCI CBS ORCL SBGI SKX PM QRTEA: The Law Offices of Vincent Wong Reminds Investors of ...

NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that class actions have commenced on behalf of shareholders of the following companies. If you suffered a loss you have until the lead plaintiff deadline to request that …

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Published on September 23, 2018 - 13:15 GMT

CLASS ACTION UPDATE for NVRO, PZZA and PVG: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf of ...

NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP announces that class action lawsuits have commenced on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. Shareholders interested in serving as lead plaintiff have …

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Published on September 22, 2018 - 19:52 GMT

Malena Belafonte Creates Magic during New York Fashion Week with a New Kind of Fashion Show Format

The Journey Fashion Festival puts on a spectacular show closing out NYFW with a night to remember filled with arial artists, dancers, models and even a Pharaoh. NEW YORK , NY, USA, September 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NEW YORK CITY, NEW …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Beauty & Hair Care ...
Published on September 22, 2018 - 10:43 GMT

HDDoor.com.sg Adds Digital Door Lock to their product line up

HDDoor.com.sg launch their new series of digital door lock in Singapore. Brands from Samsung / Gateman Yale / Hafele WOODLANDS, SINGAPORE, September 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HDDoor.com.sg, the largest door manufacturer in …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Companies ...
Published on September 22, 2018 - 16:32 GMT

Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action against OPKO Health, Inc. and Certain Officers – OPK

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Papa John’s International, Inc. (“OPKO” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: OPK) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in United …

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Published on September 22, 2018 - 05:26 GMT

Purus Labs Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk and Soy in MyoWhey

Purus Labs, Inc of Plano, Texas is recalling MyoWhey Chocolate Cookie Crunch,because it may contain undeclared milk and soy. This only effects products with Lot number PL: 0100518 Exp: 04/2020. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk …

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Published on September 22, 2018 - 02:50 GMT

SINCLAIR BROADCAST SHAREHOLDER ALERT BY FORMER LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: KAHN SWICK & FOTI, LLC REMINDS INVESTORS WITH ...

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 21, 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 October 9, 2018 to file lead plaintiff applications in a …

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Published on September 22, 2018 - 02:50 GMT

NIELSEN HOLDINGS SHAREHOLDER ALERT BY FORMER LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: KAHN SWICK & FOTI, LLC REMINDS INVESTORS WITH ...

NEW ORLEANS, La., Sept. 21, 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 October 9, 2018 to file lead plaintiff applications …

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Published on September 21, 2018 - 13:11 GMT

Fargo Moorhead Insurance Discusses New Guidelines from AAP on Child Safety Seats

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released updated guidelines for child safety seats in cars, especially in regards to use of rear-facing seats. FARGO, ND, UNITED STATES, September 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Academy …

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Published on September 22, 2018 - 00:00 GMT

GDS LOSS ALERT: Rosen Law Firm Reminds GDS Holdings Limited Investors of Important Deadline in Class Action – GDS

NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of GDS Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: GDS) from November 2, 2016 through July 31, 2018, inclusive (the “Class Period”) of the …

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Published on September 22, 2018 - 00:00 GMT

Gainey McKenna & Egleston Announces A Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Cocrystal Pharma, Inc. (f/k/a/ BioZone ...

NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gainey McKenna & Egleston announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Cocrystal Pharma, Inc. (f/k/a/ BioZone Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) (“Cocrystal Pharma” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq …

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Published on September 21, 2018 - 23:00 GMT

LOGM ALERT: Rosen Law Firm Reminds LogMeIn, Inc. Investors of Important Deadline in First Filed Case – LOGM

NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of LogMeIn, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOGM) from March 1, 2017 through July 26, 2018, inclusive (the “Class Period”) of the important …

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Published on September 21, 2018 - 23:01 GMT

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Dragon Victory International Limited (LYL) on Behalf of Stockholders and ...

NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is investigating potential claims against Dragon Victory International Limited (LYL). Our investigation concerns whether Dragon Victory has violated the federal securities laws …

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Published on September 21, 2018 - 22:45 GMT

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors that it is Investigating the Boards of Directors of K2M Group, WSI ...

NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. reminds investors that it is investigating potential claims on behalf of stockholders of K2M Group Holdings, Inc., WSI Industries, Inc., and Engility Holdings Inc. Additional …

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Published on September 21, 2018 - 22:14 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Shareholders with Losses on their Investment in Papa John’s International,...

NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Papa John’s International, Inc. (“Papa John’s” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PZZA) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed …

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