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    Apr 17, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. FTC calls on online ad industry to agree on do-not-track standard

    SAN FRANCISCO -- New Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Edith Ramirez had some tough words on "do not track" in her first speech to the advertising industry.
    SAN FRANCISCO -- New Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Edith Ramirez had some tough words on "do not track" in her first speech to the advertising industry. Ramirez on Wednesday urged the industry to give consumers "effective and meaningful privacy...

    Tags: Politics, Consumers, Online Media Industry, U.S. Congress, World Wide Web Consortium

    2. Apr 9, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Google's Android is target of new antitrust complaint in Europe

    SAN FRANCISCO -- Google Inc. is under fire from a coalition of companies including Microsoft Corp. which have called on European antitrust authorities to launch an investigation into the Internet giant's dominance on smartphones.
    SAN FRANCISCO -- Google Inc. is under fire from a coalition of companies including Microsoft Corp. which have called on European antitrust authorities to launch an investigation into the Internet giant's dominance on smartphones. The FairSearch group...

    Tags: Microsoft Corporation, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Software Industry, Google Inc., Corporate Crime

    3. Mar 4, 2013 |Column| Hartford Courant

  3. Kevin Hunt: The Top Consumer Complaints, Scams Of 2012

    Have you been duped, scammed or over charged for services? Have you hired no-show contractors or bought food already past its expiration date?
    The Hartford Courant
    Have you been duped, scammed or over charged for services? Have you hired no-show contractors or bought food already past its expiration date? Then let's celebrate National Consumer Protection Week, when no American should be afraid to admit he or she...

    Tags: Barack Obama, Consumers, Vehicles, Lifestyle and Leisure, Car Repair and Maintenance Tips

    4. Apr 3, 2013 |Story| WTXX-LTV

  4. A New Connecticut-Based Website Works to Uncover False Advertising

    Remember those Skechers "toning shoes" that were supposed to make your butt firmer and help you "get in shape" without ever setting foot in a gym? Or how about the "Multi-Omega" pills that are allegedly great for everything from high blood pressure to arthritis and obesity?
    Remember those Skechers "toning shoes" that were supposed to make your butt firmer and help you "get in shape" without ever setting foot in a gym? Or how about the "Multi-Omega" pills that are allegedly great for everything from high blood pressure to...

    Tags: Fines, Politics, Royal Caribbean International, Food and Drug Administration, Arthritis

    5. Mar 28, 2013 |Column| Los Angeles Times

  5. FCC needs to stop 'cramming' on cellphones

    Wen Chao received a text message on her iPhone the other day from something called Ringtunecloud.com. It offered mobile content, such as ring tones, for $9.99 a month.
    Wen Chao received a text message on her iPhone the other day from something called Ringtunecloud.com. It offered mobile content, such as ring tones, for $9.99 a month. Chao, 43, ignored it. About an hour and a half later, she received a more ambiguous...

    Tags: Justice System, Consumers, Verizon Communications, Computer Hardware, Crime, Law and Justice

    6. Mar 25, 2013 |Column| Los Angeles Times

  6. An insider's view of generic-drug pricing

    Bob Toomajian worked for 16 years as Kaiser Permanente's drug purchasing manager for Southern California, giving him an insider's knowledge of how medications are priced before reaching consumers.
    Bob Toomajian worked for 16 years as Kaiser Permanente's drug purchasing manager for Southern California, giving him an insider's knowledge of how medications are priced before reaching consumers. When it comes to patented name-brand drugs, he told me,...

    Tags: CVS Corp., Diovan (drug), Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks, Prescription Drugs, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited

    7. Feb 28, 2013 |Column| Herald Mail

  7. Consumer protection week begins Monday

    For the past 15 years, a coalition has worked to share tips and information about privacy protection, money and debt management and recognizing identity theft, frauds and scams. University of Maryland Extension — Washington County is joining the...

    Tags: Politics, Conservation, Environmental Issues, Government, Marketing

    8. Feb 22, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. Data theft: Guess who the FTC is targeting?

    The Federal Trade Commission opened a potentially significant new front Friday in its efforts to protect consumers against data theft. The commission <a href="http://ftc.gov/opa/2013/02/htc.shtm">announced</a> a <a href="http://ftc.gov/os/caselist/1223049/130222htcorder.pdf">settlement</a> with mobile device manufacturer HTC America that requires the company to plug security holes in millions of smartphones and tablet computers, develop a comprehensive approach to data protection and undergo independent security assessments every other year.
    The Federal Trade Commission opened a potentially significant new front Friday in its efforts to protect consumers against data theft. The commission announced a settlement with mobile device manufacturer HTC America that requires the company to plug...

    Tags: Politics, Media Industry, HTC Corp., Theft, Federal Communications Commission

    9. Mar 23, 2013 |Story| Aberdeen News

  9. Sunset cemetery policy changes draw ire from directors

    Area funeral directors are upset with a new Sunset Memorial Gardens cemetery policy that requires that all burial vaults or markers be purchased through Sunset and not through funeral homes.
    Area funeral directors are upset with a new Sunset Memorial Gardens cemetery policy that requires that all burial vaults or markers be purchased through Sunset and not through funeral homes. They have lodged complaints with the South Dakota Funeral...

    Tags: Justice System, Consumers, Crime, Law and Justice, Groton, Lawyers

    10. Mar 23, 2013 |Column| Hartford Courant

  10. Kevin Hunt: Creepy Calls From 'Tech Support'

    Don't let the giddiness of the March equinox weaken your consumer guard against these relentless scams:
    The Hartford Courant
    Don't let the giddiness of the March equinox weaken your consumer guard against these relentless scams: Phony TechSupport Calls Microsoft does not make unsolicited tech-support phone calls. Only scammers do. Once they get control of your computer,...

    Tags: Justice System, Consumers, Microsoft Corporation, Crime, Law and Justice, Lawyers

    11. Mar 18, 2013 |Story| Petoskey News

  11. Know what apps your kids are using

    WASHINGTON -- Relieved your kids aren't posting embarrassing messages and goofy self-portraits on Facebook? They're probably doing it on Instagram and Snapchat instead.
    WASHINGTON -- Relieved your kids aren't posting embarrassing messages and goofy self-portraits on Facebook? They're probably doing it on Instagram and Snapchat instead. The number of popular social media sites available on kids' mobile devices has...

    Tags: Politics, Culture, Google Inc., Personal Weapon Control, Apple iTunes

    12. Mar 13, 2013 |Column| Allentown Morning Call

  12. Feds sue to stop text message gift card scam

    Some of my columns spark more outrage than others and, to my surprise, a brief report several years ago about random text messages supposedly awarding $1,000 Best Buy gift cards continues to rank near the top. More than 150 people from all over the...

    Tags: Slatington, Allentown, Consumers, Business, Trials

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