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Phil Riebel, President and COO of Two Sides U.S., will review environmental marketing guidelines as published by the Federal Trade Commission and give recommendations for use of Type 1 and Type 2 environmental...

The Plastics Environmental Council is pleased with the contents of the FTC Green Guidelines. The new guidelines prohibit any deceptive claims and allow for properly qualified claims of biodegradability in landfills.

ACI’s Consumer Privacy Forum to host government officials, state attorneys general, representatives from consumer protection agencies, insurance industry leaders, in-house experts and attorneys specializing in data privacy and information security.

Hawaii-based OnlyMeWorld, the alternative social networking site launches a platform similar in function to Facebook, Google+, Linkedin, and Twitter, yet differs in its approach to Privacy Rights, Anonymity, and Cyber Crime.

Phil Riebel, President and COO of Two Sides U.S., will review environmental marketing guidelines as published by the Federal Trade Commission and give recommendations for use of Type 1 and Type 2 environmental...

FTC in panel discussion focuses on clarity of privacy policies and data collection

The Plastics Environmental Council is pleased with the contents of the FTC Green Guidelines. The new guidelines prohibit any deceptive claims and allow for properly qualified claims of biodegradability in landfills.

New rules by FTC plan to close loopholes in how online companies gather information from children

ACI’s Consumer Privacy Forum to host government officials, state attorneys general, representatives from consumer protection agencies, insurance industry leaders, in-house experts and attorneys specializing in data privacy and information security.

Over the past several months Sparkbrowser has been gaining momentum in the technology sector. Landing several marketing contracts, and gaining venture capital. It is rumored that Sparkbrowser will trade equity on private markets in 2013.

Hawaii-based OnlyMeWorld, the alternative social networking site launches a platform similar in function to Facebook, Google+, Linkedin, and Twitter, yet differs in its approach to Privacy Rights, Anonymity, and Cyber Crime.

CMP.LY Becomes Official Disclosure Solution for International Beauty, Fashion and Style Blogger Organization

After the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) action in U.S. district court, a payday lender that allegedly attempted to illegally garnish consumers’ wages has agreed to stop the practice pending trial.

This September, JMK Notary & Services launches the JMK SEO formula. It provides strategic solutions to preventing click fraud. Click fraud can occur when competitors intentionally click ads to drain campaigns to gain higher rankings for themselves.

If the FTC antitrust probe results in sanctions on Google, Seattle Biz Coach Terry Corbell says the average business and consumer would suffer unnecessarily.

TRUSTe, a leading online privacy solutions provider, teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s webcast Understanding The Federal Trade Commission's Proposed Framework for Consumer Privacy Protection on June 6, 2011 at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET.

The Knowledge Group the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that TRUSTe’s ExecutiveChair and President , Ms. Fran Maier, will speak at a 2-hour webcast Understanding FTC's Proposed Consumer Protection Framework

The Knowledge Group the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Lydia Parnes of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati will speak at the KC’s webcast “Understanding FTC's Proposed Framework for Consumer Protection.”

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it scheduled a live webcast entitled Understanding FTC's Proposed Framework for Consumer Privacy Protection.

This training on FTC’s New Substantiation Standards will provide an comprehensive understanding of the new standards, when they will apply and how you can satisfy them.

The American Conference Institute, organizers of the 6th Annual In-House Counsel Forum on Pharmaceutical Antitrust taking place May 10-11, 2011 at the Millennium UN Plaza Hotel, NY, today announced key highlights from this year’s program agenda

The American Conference Institute, organizers of the 6th Annual In-House Counsel Forum on Pharmaceutical Antitrust taking place May 10-11, 2011 at the Millennium UN Plaza Hotel in New York, today announced key highlights from this year’s agenda.

Event focuses on Consumer Data Policy, Privacy, Investment, Social Media and Maximizing ROI in the Tumultuous $23 Billion US Ad Market

max.md has introduced 3 new secure communications products which are HIPAA, HITECH, NIHN Direct, and FTC Privacy by Design compliant. Because of a web site redesign, www.max.md is now a top resource for secure healthcare communications.

Major US Credit Card Debt Buyers Increasingly Using Convoke to Automate Delivery of Charged-off Account Information

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New changes will significantly improve customer service.

In an Era Where Everything is Moving Toward the Digital Sphere, Ensure Your Company Remains Competitive: Get the Information You Need as Companies Turn to Innovative and Complex New Marketing Strategies

Credit Card Companies Are Encouraging the Cycle of Debt as an Elderly Couple in Florida Fight to Control Their Debt the Credit Card Companies Offer More Credit. Morgan Drexen,Inc.

. Forensic loan audits seemed to work for awhile in twisting the arm of a lender to negotiate a mortgage modification. Not anymore.

Fill out our poll! You'll be glad you did. How much social media is too much or when is it too little? Free and fun poll.

When is placement, timing, and content in accordance with the law? The basics are common sense, but the depth and complexity of these basic rules are perplexing.Where does the FTC regulate when it comes to Social Media?

American Conference Institute's Energy Trading Compliance conference brings together John Kroeger, FERC, Patricia Galvan, FTC, and Geoffrey Aronow, CFTC to lead Enforcement Panel

The Federal Trade Commission announced new restrictions on debt settlement companies that reduce and eliminate debt on consumer's behalf.

News the FTC initiated an action against the North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners charging conspiracy to thwart competition in the teeth whitening business was welcomed by the Council for Cosmetic Teeth Whitening (CCTW) .

In response to the growing number of complaints from consumers, the Federal Trade Commission has announced a new ruling on free credit reporting.

The FTC's Red Flags Rule will affect virtually every business that uses credit cards or invoicing in its transactions to adopt identity-theft Red Flags Rules by June 1.

PennyToBuck.com is pleased to announce its Hot Stock Alert

The American Teleservices Association hosted their year-end event at the La Cima Club in Las Colinas on Dec 3rd. Call Center and industry executives came out in force to show their community commitment by participating in the Red Bag Food Drive.

The amount of complaints against debt collectors calling consumers at work nearly doubled between 2007 and 2008, according to a recent report from the Federal Trade Commission.

Freedom Debt Relief (FDR) continues to lead industry efforts to assist and educate those federal and state agencies that have authority to regulate the debt settlement sector – with recent efforts extending to the Federal Trade Commission.

Key Debt Services provides consumers with insight on credit card collection practices.

H.R. 3763 may put small health care practices at greater risk of identity theft crimes.

The newest FTC rulings have online marketers in a frazzle. Yet, the rules are pretty simple. Learn a little more about them and you'll see that you have nothing to fear by being on the right side of the law.

Tami Brown, President of TurnKey Consulting Inc., calls upon consumers to "GET MAD AND GET UP!"

FutureOffice Network™ Presents September Smartcast New FTC Red Flags Rule: Impact on Employee Benefits with Craig J. Davidson, CEBS

FTC’s definition of biodegradable hinges on operative phrase: “Customary Disposal”

Green Earth News, brought to you by Green Earth Bamboo, wants to set the record straight.

A credit score indicates to lenders how likely you are to repay or default on a loan. The program used to generate this number is very complex. You may be suffering just because of inaccurate information. This will effect the actual FICO number.

The FTC responded to concerns raised by the AMA and other health care organizations regarding the applicability of the “Red Flags Rule”.

Largest US "organic" grocery chain, already under seige from California for Carcinogens in Body Care Products, faces very serious legal challenge in DC Appeals Court ruling that merger must go back to lower court, as Federal Trade Commision requested

After extensive negotiations with the FTC and the death of company founder Glen Braswell, the JOL/Gero Vita family of companies is poised for success with a return to fundamentals and a focus on quality.

Partnership provides consumers with a service that monitors and resolves inconsistencies in personal data records