FTCGame Ratings Enforcement Up as New ID Bill Enters CongressAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on May 8, 2008 - 10:55am.
FTC Asks EA for More Details on Proposed Take-Two BuyoutAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on April 17, 2008 - 8:22am.
Redwood City, Calif. - Electronic Arts (NASD: ERTS) announced on Thursday that it has received a second request for information from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) related to its proposed acquisition of fellow game publisher Take-Two Interactive (NASD: TTWO). Consumer Groups Ask FTC for "Do Not Track" List on Web AdsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on April 16, 2008 - 10:22am.
Washington - The Consumer Federation of America and the Consumers Union have petitioned the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to create a "do not track" list of consumers who do not want online advertisers from collecting information about them without their consent, Reuters reported. Google Completes $3.1 Billion Acquisition of DoubleClickAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 11, 2008 - 9:17am.
Macrovision's $2.8B Purchase of Gemstar Gets Antitrust NodAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 15, 2008 - 10:07am.
Santa Clara, Calif. - Macrovision (NASD: MVSN), a provider of anti-piracy technology and informational databases on various media, said on Tuesday that its proposed $2.8 billion acquisition of interactive program guide company Gemstar-TV Guide (NASD: GMST) has passed antitrust reviews by the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice. Analysis: Advertising Issues on Washington's Agenda for 2008Authored by David Oxenford on January 15, 2008 - 8:45am.
FTC Clears Google's $3.1 Billion Acquisition of DoubleClickAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on December 20, 2007 - 7:05am.
FTC Drops Probe of XM's Marketing, Customer Service PracticesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 9, 2007 - 7:07am.
Washington - XM Satellite Radio (NASD: XMSR) announced on Friday that it has been informed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that the agency is closing its inquiry into XM's marketing and customer service practices without taking any action. Privacy Advocates Seek "Do Not Track List" for Online AdsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 31, 2007 - 10:11am.
Washington - Nine consumer privacy organizations on Wednesday asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to create a list of consumers who do not want their online behavior tracked for advertising and other purposes, similar to the national "Do Not Call" list the FTC operates to prevent calls from telemarketers. tags: Advertising | Policy | FTC | EFF | Privacy | Washington | Center for Democracy and Technology |
Movie Download Sites Pay $500K to Settle With FTC Over Pop-upsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 14, 2007 - 8:16am.
Los Angeles - Three movie download websites have agreed to pay over $500,000 to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), to settle charges related to a scheme involving unwanted pop-up ads. AOL Gets Regulatory Clearance to Complete Deal for TacodaAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 28, 2007 - 11:51am.
Dulles, Va. - Federal regulators have cleared AOL's planned acquisition of New York-based Tacoda, a developer of technology that lets advertisers target consumers based on their online behavior. Tech Giants to FTC: Media Firms Misleading Consumers on CopyrightsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 1, 2007 - 1:08pm.
Washington - A trade group made up of Internet and technology firms including Microsoft, Google and Yahoo has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against a number of sports leagues, broadcasters and publishers, arguing the copyright holders have long misrepresented their rights through deceptive and threatening statements to consumers. BurnLounge, FTC Reach Compromise on New Business ModelAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 28, 2007 - 10:57am.
New York - Digital music store provider BurnLounge announced on Thursday that it has come to a cooperative agreement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which several weeks ago branded the company's business model a pyramid scheme. Labeled Pyramid Scheme by FTC, BurnLounge Changes Biz ModelAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 21, 2007 - 2:30pm.
New York - Digital music store technology provider BurnLounge, which last week was branded a pyramid scheme in a complaint filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), announced on Thursday a "simplification of its business model" to address the FTC's concerns. CEO of Music Store BurnLounge, Target of FTC Probe, ResignsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 18, 2007 - 1:42pm.
New York - BurnLounge, a service that lets fans create their own music stores that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) last week branded a pyramid scheme and is seeking to shut down, announced on Monday that CEO Alex Arnold has resigned. FTC Says Digital Music Store BurnLounge is Pyramid SchemeAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 13, 2007 - 11:13am.
Washington - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a complaint in a California federal court against BurnLounge, alleging the digital music store is in fact an illegal pyramid scheme. 'Net Gambling Trade Group Sues AG Gonzales, FTC Over U.S. BanAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 7, 2007 - 2:30pm.
Washington - A new trade group called the Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association (iMEGA) this week filed suit against Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Federal Reserve, seeking to halt enforcement of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, The Gambling Newswire reported. tags: Policy | Gambling | FTC | Washington | WTO | UIGEA | Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Assn. |
FTC Investigating Google’s Proposed Acquisition of DoubleClickAuthored by Ned Sherman on May 29, 2007 - 12:14pm.
New York, NY - The New York Times reported today that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened a preliminary antitrust investigation into Google’s planned $3.1 billion purchase of the online advertising company DoubleClick.
Groups File Privacy Complaint with FTC Over Google-DoubleClick DealAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on April 20, 2007 - 12:32pm.
San Francisco - A number of public interest groups have filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), over Google's proposed $3.1 billion acquisition of online advertising company DoubleClick. FTC: Violent Movie, Game Makers Should Curtail Web Marketing to TeensAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on April 13, 2007 - 12:47pm.
New York - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has suggested that movie studios ban ads for R-rated movies on websites where more than 45% of visitors are under 17, The New York Times reported. |
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