News Releases for May 1997

May 30, 1997

• CVS To Divest 120 Revco Drug Stores in VA, NY To Settle FTC Charges...
• FYI: Announced Action(s) for May 30, 1997

May 29, 1997

• FTC Reaches Settlement with Jenny Craig To End Diet Program Advertising Litigation

May 28, 1997

• Joe Camel Advertising Campaign Violates Federal Law, FTC Says
• Bogus Business Opportunity Sellers Settle FTC Charges
• FTC Garners $111,000 Redress for Victims of Fraudulent International Call Scheme
• FYI: FTC Seeks Discussion on Franchise Rule

May 27, 1997

• Regulatory Reform Update: FTC Extends Public Comment Period on "Prescription Release Rule"

May 23, 1997

• FTC Recognizes New Fiber for Fabric Used in Swimsuits & Other Stretchy Garments
• FYI: Announced Action(s) for May 23,1997

May 22, 1997

• FTC, States Target Magazine Subscription Scams

May 20, 1997

• FYI: Announced Action(s) for May 20, 1997

May 16, 1997

• FYI: Announced Action(s) for May 16, 1997

May 14, 1997

• FYI: Yellowstone Physicians, L.L.C.

May 13, 1997

• FTC Charges Mesa County, Colorado Physician Group with Acting To Raise Prices, Reduce Competition
• Two Regional Supermarket Chains Settle FTC Charges of Failure To Notify Job Applicants re: Role Credit Reports Played in Turndowns
• FYI: Announced Action(s) for May 13, 1997

May 12, 1997

• Internet Pyramid Operators Settle FTC Charges: Get-Rich-Quick Charity Scheme Shut Down

May 9, 1997

• FTC Law Judge Upholds Charges: Brake Guard Add-On Brakes Are Not ABS

May 8, 1997

• FTC Settlement with Cadence, Cooper & Chyan To Preserve Competition in Automated Chip Design Software

May 7, 1997

• California Debt Collectors To Pay $25,000 Civil Penalty To Settle Abusive Practices Charges

• FTC Obtains Settlement from Principals of Wall Coverings and Blinds Company

May 5, 1997

• FTC Proposes New Standard for "Made in USA" Claims; Seeks Public Comment
  • Examples of Applications
  • Highlites of the Proposed Guides

• FTC Settlement with World Class Network Could Net $3 Million in Consumer Redress

May 2, 1997

• FYI: Announced Action(s) for May 2, 1997

May 1, 1997

• America OnLine, Compuserve and Prodigy Settle FTC Charges Over "Free" Trial Offers, Billing Practices

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