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Published on Apr 17, 2018

Overnight Tech: Europe's turn to hear from Zuckerberg | Last Dem commish at FTC steps down | Study details 2016 Russian ...

NOW IT'S EUROPE'S TURN: Facebook CEO Mark ZuckerbergMark Elliot ZuckerbergCalls for more regulation in wake of the Facebook scandal ring hollow Facebook shuts down pages affiliated with Richard Spencer 'Diamond & Silk' offer chance for …

Source: Hill
Published on Mar 1, 2018

Overnight Tech: DHS denies report Russians hacked voter rolls | FCC looks to speed up 5G deployment | YouTube bans neo-...

DHS DENIES RUSSIA BREACHED VOTER SITES: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is denying the accuracy of an NBC News report that alleged Russia breached voter sites or registration systems in seven U.S. states prior to the 2016 election. "NBC…

Source: Hill
Published on Feb 15, 2018

Aurora and Advocate merger nets approval from FTC, Illinois board

Milwaukee-based Aurora Health Care’s planned merger with Downers Grove, Illinois-based Advocate Health Care has advanced two steps after securing the approval of the Federal Trade Commission and an Illinois regulatory board. Aurora St. Luke’s Medical …

Source: Milwaukee Biz Times
Published on Dec 12, 2017

Overnight Regulation: FCC, FTC unveil plan to police internet after net neutrality repeal | Justices turn down case on ...

Welcome to Overnight Regulation, your daily rundown of news from the federal agencies, Capitol Hill, the courts and beyond. It's Monday evening and both the House and Senate are in session, trying to take on tax reform and spending before the year …

Source: Hill
Published on Dec 4, 2017

Advocate plans to merge with Wisconsin hospital giant Aurora

Advocate Health Care is ready to give a merger another try — this time with Wisconsin giant Aurora Health Care, in a proposed deal that would create the 10th largest not-for-profit hospital system in the country. Under terms of the planned “50-50 merger” …

Source: Chicago Tribune
Published on Nov 22, 2017

FTC reviews TripAdvisor's business practices as more travelers say warnings of rapes, injuries were blocked

Dawn Allison didn’t know when she went to the ladies’ room at Rams Head Tavern south of Baltimore that just two days earlier a woman had found a hidden camera on the floor near the toilet and gave it to police. Allison and her family had been to the …

Source: Sheboygan Press
Published on Nov 22, 2017

TripAdvisor is under investigation from the FTC after it reportedly removed user accounts of rape and assault

Photo: Steven Senne, Associated Press Corporate signage for the travel website TripAdvisor is seen at the company's headquarters, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, in Needham, Mass. TripAdvisor says it has changed its rules about reviews that contain …

Source: Seatlle Post-Intelligencer
Published on Nov 21, 2017

TripAdvisor is under investigation from the FTC after it...

Photo: Steven Senne, Associated Press Corporate signage for the travel website TripAdvisor is seen at the company's headquarters, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, in Needham, Mass. TripAdvisor says it has changed its rules about reviews that contain …

Source: Seatlle Post-Intelligencer
Published on Nov 21, 2017

Finance: TripAdvisor is under investigation from the FTC after it reportedly removed user accounts of rape and assault

news The FTC is investigating TripAdvisor after the website reportedly removed user accounts of rape and assault. TripAdvisor has since introduced a measure that allows a committee of employees to flag resorts that are deemed unsafe. Travel recommendation …

Source: Pulse
Published on Sep 13, 2017

Overnight Tech: Cities scramble to win second Amazon HQ | Apple Face ID fails to work during demo | Lawmakers pile on ...

CITIES WOO AMAZON: Local officials around the country are scrambling to put together enticing proposals to attract a new corporate headquarters for Amazon, a once-in-a-lifetime development project that would amount to billions of dollars in direct and …

Source: Hill
Published on Aug 29, 2017

FTC issues warning about Hurricane Harvey scams

More Headlines MADISON, Wis. - The Federal Trade Commission has issued a warning about potential charity scams preying on individuals wishing to help victims of Hurricane Harvey. “For a lot of scammers, a major disaster is Christmas morning to them. It …

Source: Channel 3000
Published on Aug 22, 2017

Encryption, self-driving car and FTC talk in Aspen

With help from Ashley Gold and Nancy Scola THE CONVERSATION IN ASPEN — Things might have quieted down in Washington now that it’s truly August recess, but there’s plenty of tech chatter happening at the Technology Policy Institute’s annual forum in …

Source: The Politico
Published on Jul 17, 2017

Union to tell FTC Amazon Whole Foods purchase threatens closures, consumer choice

Marc Perrone, president of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, sees Amazon the way some Rust Belt workers see global trade - as a threat to American jobs. So on Monday, Perrone plans to file a complaint to the Federal Trade …

Source: Chicago Tribune
Published on Jan 10, 2017

FTC, AG Schneiderman Target Prevagen Memory Supplement

Prevagen, a popular dietary supplement marketed to an aging population with memory loss, is the target of a lawsuit filed by the FTC and New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. The marketers of Prevagen—Quincy Bioscience Holding Company, Inc. and …

Source: Natural Products INSIDER
Published on Oct 13, 2016

FTC Announces False Advertising Settlement with Sellers of Glucosamine Supplement

The marketers of Supple, a glucosamine and chondroitin liquid supplement that produced nearly $US151 million in nationwide sales over a five-year period, have reached a settlement with the FTC over allegations of false advertising. The agreement was …

Source: Natural Products INSIDER
Published on Oct 5, 2016

Marketers of Joint Pain Supplement Agree to Settle FTC Charges of Deceptive Advertising, Endorsements

The sellers of Supple, a glucosamine and chondroitin liquid supplement, have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they falsely advertised that their product provided complete relief from chronic and severe joint pain caused by arthritis …

Source: 4-traders
Published on May 18, 2016

Scammers Get More Aggressive in Wisconsin

May 18, 2016 MADISON, Wis. - Even though officials at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection keep expecting the so-called "IRS scam" to go away, it now appears the scammers are more aggressive than ever. People …

Source: Public News Service
Published on Apr 3, 2016

Controversial debt buyers get a break under new Wisconsin law

Last summer, Sandra Goodwin was sued by Jefferson Capital Systems for $5,562 in overdue debt. But Goodwin had never heard of or done business with the company. “The paperwork said I was being sued,” said Goodwin, a former Madison resident who now lives in …

Source: www.madison.com
Published on Feb 5, 2016

Minimum competition: Wisconsin’s minimum markup law costs consumers big

MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Scott Walker signed 21 bills into law Thursday, including one allowing deer hunters to wear fluorescent pink vests. Meanwhile, with apologies to the blaze pink lobby, a bill that would significantly lower prices for consumers by …

Source: Watchdog.org

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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 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/ -- …

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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 July 20, 2018 - 08:08 GMT

Global UI and UX Market Outlook to 2023 for Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Reality in Consumer, Enterprise and Industrial ...

Dublin, July 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Next Generation User Interfaces (UI) and User Experiences (UX): Market Outlook for Augmented, Mixed, and Virtual Reality UI and UX in Consumer, Enterprise, and Industrial Segments 2018 - 2023" …

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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 November 30, 2017 - 19:01 GMT

FTC, FL AG Bondi, and Senator Rubio’s Legislative Staff Receive Details of Unfair Practice Perpetrated by EHI and Alamo

National Car Rental victim David Howe suffers punitive treatment at Enterprise-owned Alamo after reservation denied at rental counter, SubscriberWise confirms WASHINGTON, DC, USA, November 30, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SubscriberWise, the nation …

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Published on August 25, 2017 - 19:38 GMT

Don Karl Juravin Fights to Protect The Gastric Bypass ALTERNATIVE from the FTC

Political persecution endangers future of the regimen that has, and is, saving thousands of lives. Inventor fights back praying for justice. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In 1914, the Federal Trade Commission …

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Published on July 20, 2018 - 09:00 GMT

Fraser Institute News Release: Ottawa’s drug-pricing changes risk limiting patient access to new medicines

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The federal government’s plan to lower the cost of patented pharmaceuticals in Canada through new regulations seriously risks limiting patient access to new innovative drugs, finds a new study …

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Published on July 20, 2018 - 07:00 GMT

Human Touch® to Showcase Newly Launched Novo XT2 at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Show

LONG BEACH, Calif., July 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Human Touch, the U.S. market leader of innovative massage chairs, Perfect Chair® Recliners, and other wellness solutions, is pleased to announce that they will be exhibiting the much anticipated Novo …

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Published on July 20, 2018 - 01:03 GMT

July 20th Deadline Alert: Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP Reminds Investors of the Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit ...

LOS ANGELES, July 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National securities litigation law firm Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”) reminds investors of the July 20, 2018 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors …

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Published on July 20, 2018 - 00:11 GMT

Dolby Laboratories and Girls Who Code Inspire the Next-Generation of Female Innovators

SAN FRANCISCO, July 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Wednesday, July 18, 2018, members of Dolby Laboratories’ hosted a student field trip in partnership with Girls Who Code at the company’s headquarters. The students got an inside look at some of Dolby’s …

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Published on July 19, 2018 - 21:59 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT – FLR FLKS FPI MD MRCY REVG: The Law Offices of Vincent Wong Reminds Investors of Important Class ...

NEW YORK, July 19, 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 July 19, 2018 - 21:30 GMT

Marcus Hiles - Texas Takes #1 Four Years in a Row in America's Top States for Business

DALLAS, July 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The future business scene in Texas is looking brighter than ever as the state continues to hold its place as a national leader. Growth is spreading across areas such as North Texas, Houston and San Antonio with …

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Published on July 19, 2018 - 21:00 GMT

FINRA Approves Spin-Off of RealBiz Media Group’s Real Estate Division Into NestBuilder

Gaithersburg, MD, July 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RealBiz Media Group, Inc. (OTCPink: RBIZ) (the “Company”), is pleased to announce that the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) has approved the spin-off of the Company’s real estate …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
Published on July 19, 2018 - 21:00 GMT

Dorel Announces Appointment to Board of Directors

MONTRÉAL, July 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dorel Industries Inc. (TSX:DII.B)(TSX:DII.A) today announced the appointment of Norman M. Steinberg, Ad. E. to its Board of Directors. Mr. Steinberg is a strategic international corporate lawyer whose career …

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Published on July 19, 2018 - 20:37 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Mednax, Inc. - MD

NEW YORK, July 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Mednax, Inc. (“Mednax” or the “Company”) (NYSE:MD). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or …

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Published on July 19, 2018 - 20:34 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Mercury Systems, Inc. - MRCY

NEW YORK, July 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Mercury Systems, Inc. (“Mercury” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:MRCY). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@ …

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Published on July 19, 2018 - 20:33 GMT

CLASS ACTION UPDATE for PPG, QCOM, GLCNF and GLNCY: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf ...

NEW YORK, July 19, 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 until …

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Published on July 19, 2018 - 20:05 GMT

ShotSpotter Sets Second Quarter 2018 Conference Call for Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. ET

NEWARK, Calif., July 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ShotSpotter, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSTI), the leader in gunshot detection solutions that help law enforcement officials and security personnel identify, locate and deter gun violence, will hold a conference call on …

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Published on July 19, 2018 - 19:17 GMT

Gentherm to Participate in the J.P. Morgan Auto Conference

NORTHVILLE, Mich., July 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gentherm (NASDAQ:THRM), the global market leader and developer of innovative thermal management technologies, today announced that Phil Eyler, President and CEO, will present at the J.P. Morgan 2018 …

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Published on July 19, 2018 - 19:11 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Notifies Investors of an Investigation Involving Possible Securities Fraud ...

NEW YORK, July 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky announces it has commenced an investigation of Danske Bank A/S (“Danske Bank” or “the Company”) (OTCMKTS:DNKEY) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws. On December 21, …

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Published on July 19, 2018 - 19:02 GMT

CLASS ACTION UPDATE for PCG MRCY and FIZZ: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf of ...

NEW YORK, July 19, 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 until …

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Published on July 19, 2018 - 18:16 GMT

Hagens Berman Alerts Funko, Inc. (NASDAQ: FNKO) Investors to the August 27, 2018 Lead Plaintiff Deadline in the IPO ...

SAN FRANCISCO, July 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP alerts investors in Funko, Inc. (NASDAQ:FNKO) to the August 27, 2018 Lead Plaintiff deadline in the securities class action pending in the United States District Court for …

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Published on July 19, 2018 - 17:15 GMT

Hagens Berman Alerts Investors in Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) to the July 24, 2018 Securities Class Action Lead ...

SAN FRANCISCO, July 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP alerts investors in Fluor Corporation (NYSE:FLR) to the July 24, 2018 Lead Plaintiff deadline in the securities class action pending in the United States District Court for …

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Published on July 19, 2018 - 17:00 GMT

UPCOMING DEADLINES: The Klein Law Firm Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf of Shareholders of ORA, HAIR, GLCNF, ...

NEW YORK, July 19, 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 July 19, 2018 - 17:00 GMT

SHAREHOLDER ALERT – MFGP ATEN REPH DB QCOM TAL NWL: The Law Offices of Vincent Wong Reminds Investors of Important Class ...

NEW YORK, July 19, 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 July 19, 2018 - 15:26 GMT

CLASS ACTION DEADLINE MONDAY for ANW, SBGL and FPI: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf ...

NEW YORK, July 19, 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 until …

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