September 19, 2005

• Defendants to Pay Civil Penalty for Franchise Rule Violations
  Commission’s Complaint Brought Through “Project Biz Opp Flop” Enforcement Sweep

September 16, 2005

• For Your Information:
  Announced Actions for September16, 2005
  The Commission has approved a petition seeking approval of three proposed divestitures required under the FTC’s order regarding Valero L.P.’s (Valero) recent acquisition of Kaneb Services LLC (Kaneb). The Commission has authorized the staff to file an amended complaint in the currently pending matter concerning Prime One Benefits, et al. Following a public comment period, the Commission has approved the issuance of a final consent order in the matter concerning Advertising.com, Inc., dba Teknosurf.com, and John Ferber, individually and as an officer of the corporation.

September 15, 2005

• FTC Stops Weight-loss Claims about Seaweed-based Patches
  Defendants Banned from Marketing Weight-Loss Products and Dietary Supplements in the U.S.
   

• Consumer Information: September 15, 2005
  Spam Emails About Hurricane Katrina Charities and News May be Scams
  FTC Advises Consumers not to Reply, Click the Link, or Paste the Link Found in Unsolicited Emails
   

September 13, 2005

• Federal Trade Commission/Justice Department to Host Joint Workshop on Competition Policy and the Real Estate Industry
  One-day Public Event Scheduled for October 25, 2005, in Washington, D.C.
  
   
• For Your Information:
  Announced Action for September 13, 2005
  The Commission has authorized the staff of the Office of General Counsel to file a joint amicus brief with the U.S. Department of Justice in Texaco v. Dagher, Nos. 04-805, 04-814 (U.S. S. Ct.).