The Federal Trade Commission’s telemarketing rules aim to protect consumers from debt-settlement companies that charge upfront fees or overpromise results. But some companies already have found ways to get around those rules, c…
A Federal Trade Commission probe into Google’s practices related to data collection from its Street View cars has been dropped after the world’s largest search-engine operator made changes to safeguard consumer privacy.
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Companies that claim to be environmentally friendly or say their products have certain so-called “green” benefits may face more stringent requirements as far as showing proof of such claims, the Federal Trade Commission said to…
Johnson & Johnson, Walgreen and CVS all received letters from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warning the companies to remove claims that mouthwash helps prevent gum disease. The letters continue U.S. regulators’ crackdow…
The Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint Monday against juice-maker POM Wonderful, alleging that the closely-held company engaged in false advertising related to the health benefits of its pomegranate juice.
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