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What it is. Advisory opinion digests and opinion letters that the Commission printed in the F.T.C. Decisions volumes: a business asked whether a planned practice would violate the law, and the Commission answered.

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Commission advisory opinion digests and letters printed in F.T.C. Decisions volumes. 552 entries. CSV (CC0).

SubjectDateCitationTopics
Use of the word “chamois”66 F.T.C. 1593ftc act s5
Toy catalog advertising payments66 F.T.C. 1594clayton 2dAdvertising
Three-party promotional assistance plansOct. 30, 196468 F.T.C. 1267clayton 2dAdvertisingpromotional allowances
Publication of product standards by a trade association as an industry goalOct. 14, 196568 F.T.C. 1268
Manufacturer s setting of minimum resale price for dealers68 F.T.C. 1268
Three-way promotional program set up by outdoor advertiser and financed by participating grocery ehains and…68 F.T.C. 1269clayton 2dclayton 2erobinson patmanAdvertisingpromotional allowances
Resumption of advertising by a manufacturer in a trade buying guide formerly but no longer owned by a…Nov. 23, 196568 F.T.C. 1270clayton 2dAdvertising
Foreign origin disclosure68 F.T.C. 1270
Labeling of containers for imported knivesNov. 25, 196568 F.T.C. 1271
Cooperative advertising aIlowancesDec. 9, 196568 F.T.C. 1271clayton 2dAdvertisingpromotional allowances
Labeling of truss plates manufactured from imported steelDec. 17, 196568 F.T.C. 1272
Promotional assistance-PubJisher payments to a single reseller of the pubJisher s periodicalJan. 5, 196669 F.T.C. 1201clayton 2drobinson patmanpromotional allowances
Discount-buying membership organizationFeb. 1, 196669 F.T.C. 1201
Exclusive use of trademark in designated trading area69 F.T.C. 1202ftc act s5Advertisingpromotional allowances
Advertising by a manufacturer in a customer-connected trade publicationMar. 16, 196669 F.T.C. 1204clayton 2dclayton 2eFranchisingAdvertisingpromotional allowances
Advertising promotions addressed to new mothersMar. 24, 196669 F.T.C. 1206Advertisingpromotional allowances
Necessity to disclose foreign origin of strain release device if servomotor is labeled as "Made in U."Mar. 29, 196669 F.T.C. 1207
"Free" offer of merchandiseMar. 29, 196669 F.T.C. 1207Advertising
Impropriety of description "Made in U."Mar. 30, 196669 F.T.C. 1209
EstabJishment of buying corporation by brokerApr. 1, 196669 F.T.C. 1209clayton 2crobinson patman
Food store promotional planApr. 1, 196669 F.T.C. 1210clayton 2dclayton 2erobinson patmanftc act s5Advertisingpromotional allowances
Impropriety of description "14 K" for item not entirely goldApr. 2, 196669 F.T.C. 1212clayton 2c
Paying advertising al10wances hased upon certain percentage of purchases from the supplierApr. 8, 196669 F.T.C. 1212Advertisingpromotional allowances
Affrmative misrepresentation of domestic originApr. 8, 196669 F.T.C. 1213
Selection of customers by a single traderApr. 12, 196669 F.T.C. 1213Advertising
Affrmative domestic origin representation on products containing imported componentsApr. 12, 196669 F.T.C. 1214
Origin disclosure on package for Canadian-made automotive partApr. 13, 196669 F.T.C. 1214
Rebate pricing planApr. 13, 196669 F.T.C. 1215clayton 2aAdvertising
Advertising by manufacturer planning to make both wholesale and direct mail salesApr. 15, 196669 F.T.C. 1215robinson patmanAdvertising
Affrmative misrepresentation of domestic originApr. 15, 196669 F.T.C. 1216ftc act s5antitrust health
Cooperative advertising programApr. 30, 196669 F.T.C. 1219clayton 2drobinson patmanAdvertisingcooperative buying
Sales promotion plan a lotteryApr. 30, 196669 F.T.C. 1220ftc act s5
Additional discount to mail order seller of paperback books, A seller of paperback books planning to obtain…May 10, 196669 F.T.C. 1220clayton 2arobinson patmanAdvertisingcooperative buyingpromotional allowances
Advertising service disclosing where manufacturers products are soldMay 10, 196669 F.T.C. 1221Advertising
Goods of like grade and qualityMay 11, 196669 F.T.C. 1222
Agreement among retailers for uniform store hoursMay 11, 196669 F.T.C. 1223
Merchandising by means of a chance or gaming deviceMay 18, 196669 F.T.C. 1223Advertising
Common sales agency69 F.T.C. 1224
Leather terms may not be used for nonleather gloves even if true composition is disclosed-manner and place of…May 19, 196669 F.T.C. 1224
Legality of licensee and sub-licensee selling to competing jobbersMay 19, 196669 F.T.C. 1225clayton 2arobinson patman
Cooperative advertising plan with no ceilng on suppliers' paymentsMay 20, 196669 F.T.C. 1226Advertisingcooperative buyingpromotional allowances
Furnishing and servicing projection equipment in grocery outletsJuly 11, 196869 F.T.C. 1226clayton 2drobinson patmanAdvertising
Discount stamp advertising planJune 1, 196669 F.T.C. 1227clayton 2drobinson patmanAdvertisingpromotional allowances
Food manufacturer, retaiJer promotion program69 F.T.C. 1228Advertisingpromotional allowances
Promotional assistance; Newsstand displayJune 11, 196669 F.T.C. 1230clayton 2drobinson patmanpromotional allowances
Dissemination of uniform warranty plans by trade association to its membersJune 11, 196669 F.T.C. 1231magnuson moss
Legality of plan to display signs at newsstands callng attention to advertisements in magazinesJune 16, 196669 F.T.C. 1231Advertisingpromotional allowances
Sales promotion plan disapproved-LotteryJune 16, 196669 F.T.C. 1232clayton 2aclayton 2eftc act s5Advertising
Foreign origin-Toy balloonsJune 17, 196669 F.T.C. 1232
Disapproval of private group advertising review boardJune 17, 196669 F.T.C. 1233Advertising
Improper use of terms such as "gold filled" or "rolled gold plateJune 18, 196669 F.T.C. 1234
Suppliers and grocery chain exhibition, in-store promotionJune 21, 196669 F.T.C. 1234clayton 2drobinson patmanftc act s5promotional allowances
Disclosure of terms and conditions in guarantee adJune 22, 196669 F.T.C. 1235Advertising
Pledge of adherence to FTC trade practice rules as condition to membership in trade associationJune 22, 196669 F.T.C. 1236
Broadcast of suppliers' commercials in retail stores conditionally approvedJune 25, 196669 F.T.C. 1236promotional allowances
FTC advisory opinion digest69 F.T.C. 1237clayton 2drobinson patmanpromotional allowances
Clearance given for use of pseudonym for doctor s real name on radio programsJune 28, 196669 F.T.C. 1239antitrust health
Foreign origin; razor blade dispensersJuly 6, 196670 F.T.C. 1855
Bargain offers based upon purchase other merchandise70 F.T.C. 1855ftc act s5
Products composed of ground leather may not described as "leather" without proper qualificationsJuly 20, 196670 F.T.C. 1857
Franchise agreement70 F.T.C. 1858ftc act s5FranchisingAdvertisingpromotional allowances
Conditional approval given party promotional planJuly 22, 196670 F.T.C. 1860clayton 2drobinson patmanAdvertisingpromotional allowances
Publisher s display allowance plan given conditional approval, A magazine publisher has received conditional…July 27, 196670 F.T.C. 1861promotional allowances
Foreign origin disclosure of individual items repackaged in combination setsJuly 27, 196670 F.T.C. 1861Textile Fiber Products Identification Act
Proportionally equal treatment for competing customers under promotional assistance programs70 F.T.C. 1862Advertisingpromotional allowances
Disapproval of merchandising plan involving a lotteryAug. 2, 196670 F.T.C. 1864
Bylaw prohibiting certain advertising claims by memhers of trade associationAug. 6, 196670 F.T.C. 1865Advertising
Advertised satisfaction guaranteeAug. 12, 196670 F.T.C. 1866Advertising
Disapproval of the marking "US Made" for items with substantial imported componentsAug. 12, 196670 F.T.C. 1866
Impropriety of labeling foreign-made machine with American-made parts added to it as "' J'Iade in U."Aug. 19, 196670 F.T.C. 1866
Proper labeling of rebuilt fusesAug. 19, 196670 F.T.C. 1866Advertising
Sale of silverware through plan involving lottery rejectedSept. 2, 196670 F.T.C. 1868Advertising
FTC advisory opinion digest70 F.T.C. 1869clayton 2drobinson patmanAdvertisingpromotional allowances
Cooperative advertising program must be made avail70 F.T.C. 1875clayton 2erobinson patmanAdvertising
Newspapers right to reject advertisingOct. 13, 196670 F.T.C. 1877clayton 2dAdvertisingpromotional allowances
Foreign origin; computersOct. 18, 196670 F.T.C. 1878Advertising
Product certification programOct. 19, 196670 F.T.C. 1878
Trade association code governing dealings with customers70 F.T.C. 1879
Removal of foreign origin disclosure and use of word manufacturingOct. 31, 196670 F.T.C. 1881Advertising
Retailer s advertising of "reward" approvedOct. 31, 196670 F.T.C. 1882Advertising
Lifetime guarantees for aluminum siding70 F.T.C. 1882magnuson mossAdvertising
Recipe promotional planNov. 11, 196670 F.T.C. 1884clayton 2drobinson patmanpromotional allowances
Disapproval of proposed weight-reducing claims for garments70 F.T.C. 1885Advertising
Three-day promotional and merchandising assistance plan available to direct and indirect purchasers70 F.T.C. 1886clayton 2drobinson patmanftc act s5Advertisingpromotional allowances
Approval of deseriptions to he used by exclusive seller to U.SDec. 6, 196670 F.T.C. 1887promotional allowances
Labeling of product composed of leather fibres The Commission was requested to furnish an advisory opinion…71 F.T.C. 1719
Holding company ownership of both auto parts warehouse distributor and auto parts jobber The Commission…Jan. 13, 196771 F.T.C. 1719robinson patman
Use of manufacturer s list prices to denote vaJue A concern engaged in the distribution of premiums for…71 F.T.C. 1720Advertising
Agreement among retailers for uniform store hours The Commission was requested to furnish an advisory opinion…Jan. 24, 196771 F.T.C. 1721
Functional discounts unlawful whenever an adverse effect on competition results therefrom The Commission…Feb. 2, 196771 F.T.C. 1722clayton 2arobinson patman
Foreign origin disclosure not required on outside of packaged badminton sets In response to a question…Feb. 2, 196771 F.T.C. 1723
Premerger clearance The following is a digest of an advisory opinion issued by the Federal Trade Commission…Feb. 14, 196771 F.T.C. 1723clayton 7
Retail discount selling organizations The Commission recently advised the promoter of a membership…Mar. 1, 196771 F.T.C. 1724robinson patman
Trade association code of ethics governing pricing and sel1ing practices The Commission recently rendered an…71 F.T.C. 1725
Advertising claim: "America s most warranted The Commission recently advised a manufacturer who wished ,::nto…Mar. 8, 196771 F.T.C. 1725antitrust healthAdvertising
Reduced price on shopper s guide advertising for radio advertisers The Federal Trade Commission recently…Mar. 28, 196771 F.T.C. 1726Advertising
Trade association code of ethics The Commission recently advised a trade association that the objectives…Apr. 6, 196771 F.T.C. 1727
Permissible period of time during which new product may be described as "new The Commission was recently…Apr. 15, 196771 F.T.C. 1727Advertising
Resale price maintenance of books held on consignment The Commission \vas recently requested to render an…Apr. 22, 196771 F.T.C. 1728
Propriety of publishing marketing area price lists The Federal Trade Commission recently advised a…Apr. 22, 196771 F.T.C. 1729clayton 2aftc act s5cooperative buying
Agreement among retailers as to uniform store hours The Conlmission was asked to render an advisory opinion…May 16, 196771 F.T.C. 1731
Proposed advertising for portable oxygen administrator The Commission rendered an advisory opinion as to the…71 F.T.C. 1731antitrust healthAdvertising
Description of raised printing as embossing' The Commission was recently requested to render an advisory…May 26, 196771 F.T.C. 1733
Trade association code of ethics A group of producers of products sold by door-to-door salesmen employed by…71 F.T.C. 1733
"Solid" and "karat" used together in describing articles composed of gold The Commission recently advised an…June 13, 196771 F.T.C. 1737
Use of words "National" and "Association" in name of proposed trade association The Commission was recently…71 F.T.C. 1737
Acceptance of free merchandise by grocery retailer The Commission was recently requested to render an…71 F.T.C. 1738clayton 2arobinson patmanpromotional allowances
Giving free merchandise to obtain new customers The Commission was recently requested to render an advisory…71 F.T.C. 1740clayton 2aclayton 7robinson patmanftc act s5promotional allowances
Agreement among members of trade association to comply with government ruling A trade association requested…July 13, 196772 F.T.C. 1037
Proposed lease of patented industrial machine A manufacturer of a patented industrial machine designed to…72 F.T.C. 1037
Tripartite promotional assistance plan featuring rewards to customers72 F.T.C. 1038clayton 2dAdvertisingcooperative buyingpromotional allowances
Selective leasing of shopping center space The Federal Trade Commission was asked its views as to the…July 19, 196772 F.T.C. 1042
Proposed trade associat.ion discussion seeking firm price guarantees from suppliers The Commission was…Aug. 24, 196772 F.T.C. 1042
Use of symbols and names having fur-bearing animal connotations in labeling textie fiber products The…Aug. 24, 196772 F.T.C. 1043Textile Fiber Products Identification ActFur Products Labeling ActAdvertising
Advertising aJlowances by book publisher The Commission rendered an advisory opinion in regard to the…Aug. 30, 196772 F.T.C. 1045clayton 2dAdvertisingpromotional allowances
Proposed advertising for mink oil skin lotion The Commission was requested to render an advisory opinion with…Sept. 6, 196772 F.T.C. 1045Textile Fiber Products Identification ActAdvertising
Promotional allowances by fabric supplier In an advisory opinion the Commission ruled that a fabric supplier…72 F.T.C. 1046clayton 2drobinson patmanAdvertisingpromotional allowances
Proposed license agreement for process patent The Commission rendered an advisory opinion in which it…72 F.T.C. 1047
Aggregating purchases of multi-unit organizations The Commission rendered an advisory opinion in which it…Oct. 17, 196772 F.T.C. 1048clayton 2a
Request for revision of advisory opinion pertaining to use of the word "new The Commission was requested to…72 F.T.C. 1049Advertising
Granting of "back- haul" allowances to customers picking up their own orders The Commission rendered an…72 F.T.C. 1050clayton 2arobinson patmanpromotional allowances
Corsage wearing apparel under Flammahle Fabrics Act The Commission was requested to render an advisory…Nov. 7, 196772 F.T.C. 1051flammable fabrics
Payment for recruiting new students The Commission advised a school that it might properly offer and pay a…Nov. 21, 196772 F.T.C. 1052
Trade association publication of advertisements for use by members featuring range of prices to be charged…Nov. 21, 196772 F.T.C. 1052Advertising
Commission cannot approve substantial additional annual volume discount pricing program The Commission…Dec. 8, 196772 F.T.C. 1053clayton 2a
Product certification prog-ram The Commission rendered and advisory opinion involving a trade association s…72 F.T.C. 1053Advertising
Proposal to grant discounts for increased annual purchases The Commission rendered an advisory opinion in…Dec. 19, 196772 F.T.C. 1055clayton 2a
I egality under antitrust laws of complying with State milk marketing orders The Commission rendered an…Dec. 22, 196772 F.T.C. 1056
Varying discount price schedule-distributor recruitment through grant of override The Federal Trade…Dec. 29, 196772 F.T.C. 1057clayton 2aftc act s5
Origin of toilet preparations The Commission rendered an advisory opinion in regard to the legality of using…Dec. 29, 196772 F.T.C. 1058
FTC advisory opinion digestJan. 12, 196873 F.T.C. 1290Advertising
Advertising promoting sale of information and a product73 F.T.C. 1291Advertising
Advertising promoting sale of infol':nmtion and a productJan. 18, 196873 F.T.C. 1291Advertising
Exchanging wage rates among association membersJan. 27, 196873 F.T.C. 1292ftc act s5
Publication of dealer sales standards announcing a policy of not selling to dealers who advertise sale prices73 F.T.C. 1293Advertising
Premerger clearance: No anticompetHive effects foreseeableFeb. 13, 196873 F.T.C. 1294clayton 7Franchising
Premel'ger clearance denied: Adverse competitive effects probableJune 10, 196573 F.T.C. 1297clayton 7
Premerg"el' clearance: Adverse competitive effects not discernibleFeb. 13, 196873 F.T.C. 1297clayton 7
Pl'emel'gel' ch:al'ance denied: Lacl( of collupetitive informationOct. 29, 196573 F.T.C. 1298clayton 7
Interpretation of request for pre merger clearance: Declining industryOct. 8, 196573 F.T.C. 1299clayton 7
P:remerger clearance: De minimis competitive effectsNov. 29, 196673 F.T.C. 1299clayton 7
Compliance interpretation of request for premerger clearance: Imminent insolvencyFeb. 14, 196473 F.T.C. 1300clayton 7
Compliance interpretation of request for premerger clearance: Denied, other purchasers availableApr. 2, 196473 F.T.C. 1300clayton 7
Compliance interpretation of request for premerger clearance: Imminent bankruptcyOct. 28, 196473 F.T.C. 1301clayton 7
Compliance interpretation of request for pl'emerger clearance: Imminent insolvencySept. 24, 196573 F.T.C. 1301clayton 7
FTC advisory opinion digestFeb. 9, 196673 F.T.C. 1302clayton 7
Compliance interpretation of request for p:remerger clearance: Denied, competitive considerationsJuly 20, 196673 F.T.C. 1303clayton 7
Compliance interpretation of request for premerger clearance: Bankruptcy imminentSept. 1, 196673 F.T.C. 1304clayton 7
FTC advisory opinion digestSept. 29, 196673 F.T.C. 1304clayton 7
Compliance interpretation of request for pl'emergel' clearance: De minimis competitive effectDec. 23, 196673 F.T.C. 1305clayton 7
Compliance interpretation of request for premel'ger clearance: Imminent insolvencySept. 25, 196473 F.T.C. 1305clayton 7
Premerger clearance denied: l\ferger of firms in same industry would raise questionsFeb. 13, 196873 F.T.C. 1306clayton 7
Premerger clearance: Precarious financial c0ndition73 F.T.C. 1306clayton 7
Random distribution of "bonus certificates with purchase73 F.T.C. 1307
Advertisements which appeal' in news format73 F.T.C. 1307
Pl10motion and sponsorship of price catalogs by trade associa tion73 F.T.C. 1313
Specialized automotive repair association wants to publish flat rate manual for its members73 F.T.C. 1314
FTC advisory opinion digest73 F.T.C. 1314
Common selling organization73 F.T.C. 1314
Marldng requirements for apparel of U.SApr. 4, 196873 F.T.C. 1317Textile Fiber Products Identification Act
"Made in U."73 F.T.C. 1317
Disclosure of origin of golf clubs made in this country from imported parts73 F.T.C. 1318
IVHsl'epresenting hoist as "Made in U."Apr. 4, 196873 F.T.C. 1321
Affirmative misrepresentation as to origin of photographic accessories73 F.T.C. 1321
Manufacturer may not mark "Made in U."Apr. 4, 196873 F.T.C. 1322
Country of origin labeling on food machinery containing imported components73 F.T.C. 1322
Disclosure of foreign origin of contents on package bearing name suggesting domestic originApr. 4, 196873 F.T.C. 1323
Foreign country of origin disclosure on imported meta! spring clampsApr. 4, 196873 F.T.C. 1323
Disclosure of foreign origin of component part of ice cream spade assembled in this countryApr. 4, 196873 F.T.C. 1323
Necessity for disclosing foreign country of origin of imported glovesApr. 4, 196873 F.T.C. 1324
Labeling of material composed of leather fibers imported in their entiretyApr. 4, 196873 F.T.C. 1324
Country of origin labeling on bubble-packed imported switchplates73 F.T.C. 1326
Country of orig-in disclosure of imported braids used in production of braided rug-so The Commission was…Apr. 4, 196873 F.T.C. 1326
Foreign country of origin disclosure on mounting- cards displaying' imported eyelashes73 F.T.C. 1326
Foreig'n country of origin disclosure on containers of repackaged imported chemicals73 F.T.C. 1327
Foreign country of origin disclosure of imported radios at point of sale73 F.T.C. 1327
Labeling partially imported product as "Made in U."Apr. 4, 196873 F.T.C. 1328
American manufacturer may not place labels "Made in " on garments manufactured in this country from im,ported…Apr. 4, 196873 F.T.C. 1328
Foreign country of ol'igin disclosure of imported picture com pOllen tsApr. 4, 196873 F.T.C. 1328
Foreign disclosure on containers of repackaged toy kitsApr. 30, 196873 F.T.C. 1329
Clearance denied for proposed mel'ger of substantial local independent producer of a food product and a…73 F.T.C. 1329clayton 7
Use of symbols and names having fur-bearing animal connotations in labeling textile fiber products73 F.T.C. 1331
Proposed promotional allowance program based on pyramiding sales of customers rejectedMay 7, 196873 F.T.C. 1331ftc act s5promotional allowances
Receipt of discount in lieu of brokerage by respondent wholesale food distributorMay 7, 196873 F.T.C. 1332clayton 2cpromotional allowances
Disclosure of foreign origin of nasal cannula required73 F.T.C. 1332antitrust health
Commission denies approval of proposed joint venture corporation composed of five competing manufacturers to…May 15, 196873 F.T.C. 1333
Trade association publication recommending procedures for freight prepayment by manufacturers73 F.T.C. 1333promotional allowances
Disclosure of origin of crib mattresses, etoe., made in this country using imported outside covers73 F.T.C. 1334
Trade association code providing that members will not advertise sales below cost73 F.T.C. 1335Advertising
Formation of local trade associations by statewide trade associationMay 21, 196873 F.T.C. 1336
Location of foreign origin disclosure73 F.T.C. 1336
Extended credit tel'H1S for ne\vly established stores in impoverished urban areas appl'oved73 F.T.C. 1337
FTC advisory opinion digest73 F.T.C. 1338
FTC advisory opinion digest73 F.T.C. 1340
Advisory opinion letterJune 25, 196873 F.T.C. 1343
Promotional assistance based on percentage of purchases during a fixed time period74 F.T.C. 1647clayton 2dAdvertisingcooperative buyingpromotional allowances
Use of manufacturers' suggested retail prices accompanied by a disclaimerJuly 2, 196874 F.T.C. 1648clayton 2aclayton 2drobinson patmanAdvertisingpromotional allowances
Stocking, quantity, and cumulative discountsJuly 9, 196874 F.T.C. 1653clayton 2aantitrust healthAdvertising
Magazine sponsored contest to win a houseJuly 17, 196874 F.T.C. 1654
Legality of describing green tourmaline as "Emerald Green Tourmaline" or "Precious TourmalineJuly 17, 196874 F.T.C. 1655
Agreement not to advertise pricesJuly 17, 196874 F.T.C. 1655ftc act s5Advertising
Pooling of allowances for purposes of joint advertisingJuly 17, 196874 F.T.C. 1656clayton 2dAdvertisingcooperative buyingpromotional allowances
Adoption of penalty clause which inhibits competitorsAug. 17, 196874 F.T.C. 1657ftc act s5
Sales promotion plan-opportunity to buy at a savingsAug. 17, 196874 F.T.C. 1657Advertising
Publication by trade association of suggested resale price schedule for materialsAug. 17, 196874 F.T.C. 1658clayton 2a
Disciosure of foreign assembly not required for product made of domestic componentsAug. 23, 196874 F.T.C. 1660
Formation of consumers savings groupAug. 23, 196874 F.T.C. 1660
Commission approves proposed franchise agreement for chain of pizza and sandwich restaurant-carryout shopsAug. 23, 196874 F.T.C. 1660FranchisingAdvertising
Commission advises agricultural cooperatives it has no objection to proposed purchase of country elevators of…Aug. 27, 196874 F.T.C. 1661clayton 7cooperative buying
Commission advised applicant it cannot approve a pro, posed partial acquisition of a direct competitor s…Aug. 27, 196874 F.T.C. 1662clayton 7
Marking requirements for shirts assembled in the l.nited States from foreign componentsAug. 27, 196874 F.T.C. 1664Textile Fiber Products Identification Act
Foreign origin-Container disclosure for contents of multiple foreign originAug. 31, 196874 F.T.C. 1664cooperative buying
Publication of advertising standards by private associationSept. 6, 196874 F.T.C. 1667Advertising
Receipt of promotional allowances prohibited by orderSept. 6, 196874 F.T.C. 1668Advertisingpromotional allowances
Compost peatSept. 6, 196874 F.T.C. 1668
Membership in trade association by manufacturer under Commission orderSept. 6, 196874 F.T.C. 1669
Commission refuses to grant blanket approval to small baking company to be acquired by anyone including…Oct. 1, 196874 F.T.C. 1670clayton 7
Paua shell being described as "marine opal"Oct. 1, 196874 F.T.C. 1670
Commission declines ruling on use of term "humus and states Peat Industry Trade Practice Rules apply if…Jan. 13, 195074 F.T.C. 1671Advertising
Domestic origin marking on product containing foreign made componentsOct. 8, 196874 F.T.C. 1673
"Failing company " theory applied in Commission proval of sale of assets to a competitorOct. 8, 196874 F.T.C. 1673clayton 7
Premerger clearance- Failng company portion of fixed assets to be sold to keep company in businessOct. 8, 196874 F.T.C. 1673clayton 7
Disclosure of origin of imported lenses finished domesticallyOct. 8, 196874 F.T.C. 1674
Disclosure of country of origin of repackaged goods imported in bulkOct. 11, 196874 F.T.C. 1674ftc act s5Advertising
"Danish" as applied to furnitureOct. 22, 196874 F.T.C. 1676
Promotional plan involving "cents off" coupons and demonstrators74 F.T.C. 1676clayton 2dclayton 2eftc act s5cooperative buyingpromotional allowances
Three-party promotional program under investigationOct. 22, 196874 F.T.C. 1679Advertisingpromotional allowances
Commission does not object to computerized inventory control system to be furnished suppliers by third-party…Nov. 25, 196874 F.T.C. 1679
Foreign origin of cloth made into tablecloths in U.Nov. 25, 196874 F.T.C. 1680ftc act s5Textile Fiber Products Identification Act
Commission does not object to proposed acquisition by dairy products producer-processor- distributor of…Nov. 25, 196874 F.T.C. 1681clayton 7cooperative buying
Inclusion of provision in cooperative advertising agreements limiting price advertising by retailersNov. 27, 196874 F.T.C. 1681Advertisingcooperative buyingpromotional allowances
Commission declined to approve proposed three party promotional plan in the food industryDec. 20, 196874 F.T.C. 1685clayton 2dftc act s5Advertisingpromotional allowances
Marking of 18 karat white gold ring with platinum baguette prongsDec. 20, 196874 F.T.C. 1686
Advertising by manufacturers in an independently published periodicalJan. 17, 196975 F.T.C. 1106clayton 2dAdvertising
Foreign origin disclosure of wearing apparel partly made in a foreign countryJan. 17, 196975 F.T.C. 1107
Foreign origin disclosure of imported bearingsJan. 17, 196975 F.T.C. 1107
Tuition refunded if no job offered within 90 daysJan. 28, 196975 F.T.C. 1108antitrust healthAdvertising
Commission refusal to grant blanket approval to small dairy to be acquired by any corporation subject to…Feb. 4, 196975 F.T.C. 1108clayton 7
Disclosure of origin of imported components used in manufacture of firearmsFeb. 7, 196975 F.T.C. 1109
Sale of unlabeled American made products75 F.T.C. 1110
“Free hosiery for life” offer to obtain sales representativesFeb. 27, 196975 F.T.C. 1113Advertisingpromotional allowances
Marketing 10-year-old unused equipment as new as deceptiveFeb. 27, 196975 F.T.C. 1113
Country of origin marking requirements for product assembled in Puerto Rico of domestic and foreign componentsFeb. 27, 196975 F.T.C. 1113
Disclosure not required of origin of imported materiel used in shoesMar. 4, 196975 F.T.C. 1114
Organization of warehouse distribution center for a jobber buying group75 F.T.C. 1114cooperative buying
Lecation of foreign origin disclosureApr. 18, 196975 F.T.C. 1118
Refusal of membership in trade associationApr. 18, 196975 F.T.C. 1119
Legality of membership by brewer in beer wholesalers’ trade associationApr. 18, 196975 F.T.C. 1119
Disclosure or origin of imported hand sprayers and squeeze bottlesApr. 25, 196975 F.T.C. 1120
Disclosure of origin of imported seam ripper bladesApr. 25, 196975 F.T.C. 1120
Disclosure of origin of imported fishing luresApr. 29, 196975 F.T.C. 1120
Location of foreign origin label on imported engine partsApr. 29, 196975 F.T.C. 1121
Disclosure of origin of imported motorsMay 1, 196975 F.T.C. 1121
Location of term “irregular” to describe shirtsMay 1, 196975 F.T.C. 1122
Disclosure of origin of imported circular saw discsMay 2, 196975 F.T.C. 1122
Premerger clearance not granted; grocery stores in concentrated marketMay 2, 196975 F.T.C. 1122clayton 7
Survey of professional compensation by employing institutionsMay 5, 196975 F.T.C. 1123
Promoter’s responsibility in tripartite promotional assistance planMay 5, 196975 F.T.C. 1123clayton 2dpromotional allowances
Disclosure of origin of imported shoesMay 8, 196975 F.T.C. 1124
Disclosure of origin of imported turpentineMay 24, 196975 F.T.C. 1124
Disclosure of Origin of Imported Components Used Fork Lift Trucks76 F.T.C. 1093ftc act s5Advertising
Accreditation program for producers of concrete and concrete products76 F.T.C. 1093
Use of symbols and names having fur-bearing animal connotations in labeling textile fiber productsJuly 3, 196976 F.T.C. 1095ftc act s5Textile Fiber Products Identification Act
Stereo Tape Cartridge Club; consumer credit regulations wil applyFeb. 7, 196976 F.T.C. 1095cooperative buyingpromotional allowances
Use of ihe ierm "hand carved" to describe furnitureJuly 10, 196976 F.T.C. 1096ftc act s5
Tripartite promotional plan in the grocery fieldJuly 10, 196976 F.T.C. 1096clayton 2dftc act s5Advertisingpromotional allowances
Disclosure of origin of partly foreign-made textie productsJuly 10, 196976 F.T.C. 1097ftc act s5Textile Fiber Products Identification Act
Tripartite promotional plan In the grocery industryJuly 11, 196976 F.T.C. 1098clayton 2dftc act s5Advertisingpromotional allowances
Supplier services furnished through third partyJuly 11, 196976 F.T.C. 1098clayton 2e
Disclosure of foreign country where textile products are assembled76 F.T.C. 1099ftc act s5Textile Fiber Products Identification Act
Trade associations proposed compilation and publication of certain financial dataJuly 11, 196976 F.T.C. 1099ftc act s5Advertising
Full disclosure of facts necessary when seller of one product makes gift of another product to purchaser in…Aug. 14, 196976 F.T.C. 1102
Pricing of replacement glass for automobilesAug. 14, 196976 F.T.C. 1102
Origin disclosure of imported thread guidesSept. 24, 196976 F.T.C. 1103
Request denied for approval to sell dairy company under Commission orderSept. 24, 196976 F.T.C. 1103
Labeling of imported magnetic recording tape76 F.T.C. 1103fair packaging
Tripartite promotional assistance planOct. 9, 196976 F.T.C. 1104clayton 2dAdvertisingpromotional allowances
Disclosure of origin of imported plastic vinegar bottlesOct. 9, 196976 F.T.C. 1105
Disclosure of foreign origin required in mail order advertisingOct. 9, 196976 F.T.C. 1105ftc act s5Advertisingpromotional allowances
Use of "12 karat gold filled" to describe earrings76 F.T.C. 1106
Use of "Made in U."Oct. 9, 196976 F.T.C. 1106
Trade association code of conduct found unobjectionable76 F.T.C. 1107clayton 2cAdvertising
Tripartite promotional plan for larger supermarketsMay 29, 196976 F.T.C. 1109clayton 2dclayton 2eftc act s5Advertisingpromotional allowances
"Made in " label on clock-radios containing an imported component76 F.T.C. 1109
Disclosure of foreign labor services performed on domestically produced textie fiber productsOct. 9, 196976 F.T.C. 1110
Device for creasing cigarettesAug. 1, 196776 F.T.C. 1110Advertising
Savings claims based upon comparison with comparable merchandiseOct. 9, 196976 F.T.C. 1111Advertising
Refusal of alternatives in tripartite promotional assistance planMay 29, 196976 F.T.C. 1112Advertisingpromotional allowances
Use of order cards in packages of merchandise or in direct mailng materialOct. 9, 196976 F.T.C. 1113Advertising
Disclosure of origin of imported ignition coil partsOct. 29, 196976 F.T.C. 1113
Franchise agreement with fair trade price scheduleOct. 29, 196976 F.T.C. 1113ftc act s5FranchisingAdvertising
Disclosure of origin of imported locksOct. 29, 196976 F.T.C. 1116
Origin of imported brush for hair rollerOct. 29, 196976 F.T.C. 1116
Tripartite promotional plan in the grocery fieldMay 29, 196976 F.T.C. 1116clayton 2dftc act s5Advertisingpromotional allowances
Bonus portable typewriter offerOct. 29, 196976 F.T.C. 1117ftc act s5Advertising
Disclosure of foreign assembly operations on ladies blousesNov. 18, 196976 F.T.C. 1118ftc act s5Textile Fiber Products Identification Act
Offer of incentive bonus to customersNov. 18, 196976 F.T.C. 1119clayton 2a
Labeling of products composed of ground leather and fabricNov. 18, 196976 F.T.C. 1119ftc act s5Textile Fiber Products Identification Act
Disclosure of origin of partly foreign-made foundation garmentsNov. 18, 196976 F.T.C. 1120ftc act s5Textile Fiber Products Identification Act
Request for reconsideration of Advisory Opinion 333 15.333) pertaining to wholesaler-manufacturer…Dec. 16, 196976 F.T.C. 1121clayton 2aFranchising
Approval for merger of privately owned carpet tufting machinery and equipment manufacturersDec. 16, 196976 F.T.C. 1122clayton 7
Advertising of hamburgers made of chuck and plateDec. 16, 196976 F.T.C. 1125Advertising
Plan for Merchandising by LotteryJan. 19, 197077 F.T.C. 1696ftc act s5
Labeling of Imported Magnetic Recording TapeOct. 29, 196977 F.T.C. 1696fair packaging
Designation of Landscaping Material by Volume on Containers, In a previous advisory opinion the Commission…Jan. 19, 197077 F.T.C. 1697ftc act s5fair packaging
Marking of Shoe Soles Composed of Ground Leather77 F.T.C. 1698
Union-Employer Agreement To Cease Importing a Competitive ProductFeb. 4, 197077 F.T.C. 1699ftc act s5Franchising
Disclosure of Imported Fabric Used in American FlagsFeb. 18, 197077 F.T.C. 1700Textile Fiber Products Identification Act
Origin Labeling on Kits Containing Imported BeadsFeb. 18, 197077 F.T.C. 1701
Association Discussion Limited to Voluntary Standardization Not Violative of Outstanding Cease and Desist…Mar. 20, 197077 F.T.C. 1702promotional allowances
Debt Collection Forms and Envelopes Which Simulate Government or Other Official DocumentsApr. 13, 197077 F.T.C. 1702
Labeling of Reconditioned Autcmotive PartsFeb. 18, 197077 F.T.C. 1703ftc act s5
Speed Ratings and Safety Claims for TiresJune 3, 196977 F.T.C. 1704ftc act s5Advertisingpromotional allowances
Tripartite Promotional Plan Involving Use of “Cents Off” CouponsMar. 20, 197077 F.T.C. 1704Advertisingcooperative buyingpromotional allowances
Country of Origin Labeling on Imported Textile Fiber GarmentsMar. 20, 197077 F.T.C. 1705Textile Fiber Products Identification Act
Country of Origin Labeling on Boxes Containing Imported BearingsMar. 20, 197077 F.T.C. 1706Advertising
Uniform Warranty and Warranty Service SystemApr. 13, 197077 F.T.C. 1706magnuson moss
Country of Origin Labeling on Crates Containing Unfinished Imported Raincoats and on Garments After Being…77 F.T.C. 1707Textile Fiber Products Identification ActAdvertising
Use of Term “Manufacturer”77 F.T.C. 1708
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. LangstonJune 8, 197077 F.T.C. 1713Advertisingclayton 2dclayton 2eflammable fabricsftc act s5promotional allowances
Advisory opinion letterApr. 21, 197077 F.T.C. 1718ftc act s5
Advisory opinion letterApr. 21, 197077 F.T.C. 1720flammable fabrics
Suppliers advertising in a customer’s Proposed eatalogJune 4, 197077 F.T.C. 1725clayton 2dftc act s5Advertising
Advisory opinion letterJune 10, 197077 F.T.C. 1725Advertisingclayton 2dpromotional allowances
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Steinbach: Guide 7 of the Commission’s Guides (May 29, 1969)Mar. 26, 197077 F.T.C. 1726Advertisingpromotional allowances
Advisory opinion letter77 F.T.C. 1729
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. BoehmJune 16, 197077 F.T.C. 1735
Franchise program for automobile replacement glass businessJune 16, 197077 F.T.C. 1736robinson patmanFranchisingAdvertising
Publication by consultants of monthly bulletin on a subscription basis to suppliers of metal fabricationsJune 23, 197077 F.T.C. 1738
Advisory opinion letterMay 11, 197077 F.T.C. 1741
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. MillaneJuly 22, 197077 F.T.C. 1742clayton 2cpromotional allowances
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Helm77 F.T.C. 1743clayton 2a
Tripartite promotional plan in the grocery fieldAug. 3, 197077 F.T.C. 1743Advertisingcooperative buyingpromotional allowances
Distribution of weekly magazine through retail outlets in the New York metropolitan areaAug. 12, 197077 F.T.C. 1745Advertising
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. HelmApr. 28, 197077 F.T.C. 1745robinson patmanAdvertisingpromotional allowances
Marking of origin of packaged ball bearings where only bearing races in unfinished form are imported from…Aug. 14, 197077 F.T.C. 1750
Advisory opinion letterJan. 9, 197077 F.T.C. 1751
Tripartite promotional plan involving in-store audio advertising. 'Aug. 28, 197077 F.T.C. 1752Advertisingpromotional allowances
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Helm: the manufacturer's and supplier’s products found in the store, as well…Apr. 28, 197077 F.T.C. 1753clayton 2dclayton 2erobinson patmanAdvertisingpromotional allowances
Marking of origin of music box toys containing musical units imported from Switzerland and JapanOct. 15, 197077 F.T.C. 1760
Advisory opinion letter: it would be permissible for our client to use a similar procedure for its toys using…Nov. 18, 197077 F.T.C. 1760Advertising
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. SheaMay 19, 197077 F.T.C. 1762Advertising
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. SheaMay 11, 197077 F.T.C. 1765
The Enclosure MARKETING ACTION GROUP, INC. Retail Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Merchandising and Promotional…77 F.T.C. 1765Advertisingpromotional allowances
Advisory opinion letterNov. 23, 197077 F.T.C. 1770
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. SpillNov. 23, 197077 F.T.C. 1779
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. GrayNov. 28, 197077 F.T.C. 1780
Use of the Word “Diamonflare” in Marketing a Produet Which is Not a Natural DiamondJan. 8, 197178 F.T.C. 1601ftc act s5Advertising
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. DicKensOct. 30, 197078 F.T.C. 1601clayton 2dclayton 2eftc act s5Advertisingcooperative buyingpromotional allowances
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. McMannDec. 11, 197078 F.T.C. 1611
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Sretnpacu: the shelf movement of the product advertisedAug. 25, 197078 F.T.C. 1611Advertising
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. BrernsremnJune 26, 197078 F.T.C. 1612Advertisingpromotional allowances
WILS1 Tigumoio tastes vee sue JOLLY ORANGH GIANT Dear NESBITT’S: FREE! Please send me my free “JOLLY ORANGE…Nov. 25, 197078 F.T.C. 1625Advertising
Advisory opinion letter78 F.T.C. 1626robinson patmanAdvertising
Disclosure of Foreign Origin in Newspaper AdvertisementsDec. 4, 197078 F.T.C. 1627Advertising
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Sar78 F.T.C. 1628Fur Products Labeling ActAdvertising
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. RockwettDec. 29, 197078 F.T.C. 1631
Advisory opinion letter78 F.T.C. 1632
Proposed Dealer Purchase Stimulation Plan Whereby Dealers Earn Points in Order To Qualify for an Expense Paid…Mar. 11, 197178 F.T.C. 1632Advertising
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. SaTreE78 F.T.C. 1636clayton 7
Name and address of company to be acquired: (Address) 4Dec. 9, 197078 F.T.C. 1647clayton 7
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Sura: a contemplated acquisition by Maule Industries, Inc.Sept. 30, 197078 F.T.C. 1647clayton 2dclayton 2eclayton 7ftc act s5Advertisingpromotional allowances
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. McMann: grocery or non-grocery in nature, selling competitive products will be…Nov. 30, 197078 F.T.C. 1650Advertisingpromotional allowances
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. THaterApr. 14, 197178 F.T.C. 1669Advertising
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Baron78 F.T.C. 1669antitrust healthAdvertising
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. LevinFeb. 25, 197178 F.T.C. 1671Advertising
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. AyYASHMay 25, 197178 F.T.C. 1675Advertising
Regarding Proportionally Equal Treatment of Retail Cooperatives and Nonaffiliated RetailersMay 27, 197178 F.T.C. 1677clayton 2dclayton 2ecooperative buyingpromotional allowances
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. PavesJune 4, 197178 F.T.C. 1680clayton 2dcooperative buyingpromotional allowances
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Tosin78 F.T.C. 1680
Use of Terms “Golden Finish,” “Gold Brushed,” and “Golden Manner,” as Descriptive of Costume Jewelry…Jan. 22, 197179 F.T.C. 1028Advertisingclayton 7
Household Products May Be Redeemed When Affixed to Designated Portions of a Book Which the Company Proposes…79 F.T.C. 1030promotional allowances
Request penalty or extra charges of any kind79 F.T.C. 1035Advertisingcooperative buying
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Tosin: the unavailability of advertised food specialsJuly 12, 197179 F.T.C. 1039Advertising
Promotional Assistance Plan for Providing Manufacturers and Suppliers of Products Normally Seld in Grecery…Mar. 8, 197179 F.T.C. 1040clayton 2drobinson patmanAdvertisingpromotional allowances
Request In the case of supplier responsibilities engendered by this method, we submit that all participating…79 F.T.C. 1043Advertisingpromotional allowances
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. TostMar. 8, 197179 F.T.C. 1046Advertisingpromotional allowances
Opinion may be made by placing the karat designation before the designation of “gold electroplate[d].” (8)…79 F.T.C. 1053clayton 7ftc act s5
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Tostin: an acquisition by MONY of a majority of the capital stock of North…May 12, 197179 F.T.C. 1056clayton 7
Request mergers (Summary and Highlights of the Report, pp. 17-18)79 F.T.C. 1069clayton 7flammable fabrics
Advisory opinion letter79 F.T.C. 1071flammable fabrics
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. MorcanDec. 29, 197079 F.T.C. 1072flammable fabricsantitrust healthAdvertising
Establishment of an information pool which would serve as a conduit for referral of complaints by members and…Jan. 7, 197280 F.T.C. 1049clayton 7magnuson moss
Resvission of Adwisory OpinionApr. 21, 197281 F.T.C. 1065clayton 7ftc act s5
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Torin: the above abbreviation together with a tag attached affirmatively…Sept. 30, 197181 F.T.C. 1066
Legality of a proposed cumulative refund plan whereby distributors would earn refunds on amounts paid to the…Oct. 24, 197282 F.T.C. 1864clayton 2arobinson patman
Scott Publishing Company is a Nebraska corporation with its registered office and corporate headquarters at…82 F.T.C. 1867Textile Fiber Products Identification Actflammable fabricsfair packagingAdvertising
Inre: Copy Cloth Advisory Opinion Request82 F.T.C. 1873flammable fabrics
Advisory opinion letterOct. 6, 197282 F.T.C. 1875
Advisory opinion letter82 F.T.C. 1876Textile Fiber Products Identification Actflammable fabricsAdvertisingpromotional allowances
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. SachsFeb. 12, 197382 F.T.C. 1890clayton 2aclayton 2cclayton 2dclayton 2eclayton 7antitrust health
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. GoetschApr. 11, 197382 F.T.C. 1927clayton 7Advertisingpromotional allowances
Advisory opinion letterSept. 13, 196782 F.T.C. 1938
Personal deodorant spray, Digest No. 265June 26, 197382 F.T.C. 1941
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. EngmanMay 9, 197382 F.T.C. 1941
Advisory opinion letterApr. 20, 197382 F.T.C. 1942
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. SecretaryApr. 12, 197382 F.T.C. 1943
Advisory opinion letterJuly 9, 196882 F.T.C. 1946
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. HeiligJune 17, 196882 F.T.C. 1947antitrust healthAdvertising
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. HelmMay 3, 196782 F.T.C. 1949Advertising
Advisory opinion letterDec. 6, 196682 F.T.C. 1949
Rescission of The Commission has reconsidered and rescinded and/or revoked the following opinions for the…Sept. 11, 197383 F.T.C. 1839
Proposal of Debt Collectors, Inc. to locate its offices on or adjacent to the premises of its clients…Jan. 4, 197483 F.T.C. 1841
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Tobin83 F.T.C. 1841ftc act s5
Advisory opinion letter to Ms. ClaffeyMar. 4, 197483 F.T.C. 1845
Advisory opinion letter83 F.T.C. 1846
Advisory opinion letterJan. 18, 197483 F.T.C. 1846ftc act s5Textile Fiber Products Identification Act
Proposal by some members of Independent Bakers Association to include a free object with each loaf of breadApr. 24, 197483 F.T.C. 1856
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. WinardMay 14, 197483 F.T.C. 1856clayton 2arobinson patmanAdvertising
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Flanagan: the propriety of the Beauty and Barber Supply Institute (BBSD…June 5, 197483 F.T.C. 1859ftc act s5promotional allowances
Advisory opinion letter: or not, under existing laws and decisions, the dissemination of such a chart to its…83 F.T.C. 1860promotional allowances
Fuel reservation program proposed by National Business Aircraft Association, an association of owners of…June 24, 197483 F.T.C. 1861ftc act s5
Opinion WITH REQUESTS THEREFOR Proposed survey by an association for its members exploring consumer and…July 24, 197484 F.T.C. 1695
Advisory opinion letter84 F.T.C. 1695
Opinion Supplemental Letter Relative to Request May 6, 1974May 6, 197484 F.T.C. 1706promotional allowances
Advisory opinion letter: certain proposed advertisements will comply with the Commission’s modified order to…Dec. 10, 197484 F.T.C. 1715Advertisingpromotional allowances
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. PonsJuly 11, 197484 F.T.C. 1715Advertisingpromotional allowances
Granting of "back-haul" allowances to customers picking up their own orders85 F.T.C. 1174promotional allowances
"Backhaul" Allowances advisory opinion afirmedDec. 26, 197385 F.T.C. 1174clayton 2apromotional allowances
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. FellmanDec. 26, 197385 F.T.C. 1179clayton 2arobinson patmanftc act s5
Advisory opinion letter: the legality of our client's proposal to co1lect certain statistics and disseminate…85 F.T.C. 1180
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. NewmanAug. 30, 197485 F.T.C. 1209
Staff Opinion LettRr Sept. 1974Aug. 30, 197485 F.T.C. 1211
Advisory opinion letter85 F.T.C. 1212
Possible confict, as to notice requirements, between State law and FTC's Trade Regulation Rule Concerning A…May 20, 197585 F.T.C. 1215magnuson moss
Advisory opinion letter: conflict of State (Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia) laws (the…June 3, 197485 F.T.C. 1217
"Backhaul" allowances advisory opinion affirmedDec. 26, 197386 F.T.C. 1616clayton 2arobinson patmanpromotional allowances
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. JohnsonMar. 13, 197586 F.T.C. 1630clayton 2apromotional allowances
Tripartite Promotional Plan (See Digest No. 103, 70 F. C. 1886; revoked Sept. 1973, 83 F. C. 1839.release…Feb. 6, 197687 F.T.C. 1410clayton 2dftc act s5Advertisingpromotional allowances
Super-marketing services spo)/sors product sponsor amsco sponges amerlca.'" spoi"ge & chamois co. Aunt jane…Sept. 11, 197387 F.T.C. 1414robinson patmanAdvertisingpromotional allowances
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. TobinFeb. 5, 197487 F.T.C. 1416clayton 2aclayton 2drobinson patmanftc act s5Advertisingpromotional allowances
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. DufresneMar. 4, 197487 F.T.C. 1427robinson patmanftc act s5antitrust healthAdvertisingpromotional allowances
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Dufresne: the Thank you for your lettcr of for an advisory application of Mr.Jan. 7, 197487 F.T.C. 1432robinson patmanAdvertising
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Tobin This is a request for an AdvisDec. 20, 197387 F.T.C. 1433clayton 2cclayton 2emagnuson mossAdvertisingpromotional allowances
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. TaylorMar. 19, 197687 F.T.C. 1440
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. JohnsonFeb. 13, 197687 F.T.C. 1441
Advisory opinion letter87 F.T.C. 1445
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Chairman: or not the petition has any merit, since I have not even reviewed itJan. 30, 197587 F.T.C. 1450
Advisory opinion letter: the preemptive effect of the Commission s Trade Regulation Rule Providing a…Sept. 19, 197487 F.T.C. 1452
Supplement to Letter of Request June 7 , 1974June 7, 197487 F.T.C. 1452
Make the goods a v ailable to the seller, or if you agree to retur the goods to the seller and fail to do so…87 F.T.C. 1459
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. PohankaJune 18, 197687 F.T.C. 1464
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Tobin: the applicability of the Trade Regulation Rule concerning Preservation…May 21, 197687 F.T.C. 1465
Eligibility of former students for partial tuition refunds. (Docket No. 8953, 86 F. C. 860, release July 9…July 9, 197687 F.T.C. 1467
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Gross: our determination of who is an eligible class member complies with the…Apr. 26, 197687 F.T.C. 1469
Mandatory warning statement in night aerial cigarette advertising Opin'ionJuly 9, 197688 F.T.C. 1007Advertising
Fi'f'st Supple?nental Letter of Requ€st May 20, 1975May 20, 197588 F.T.C. 1009Advertising
Applicability of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act to warranties on roof shingles, insulation, exterior siding…Aug. 13, 197688 F.T.C. 1010magnuson moss
Compliance advisory opinion as to legality of a promotional program under modified order, 73 F. C. 1026…Aug. 6, 197688 F.T.C. 1013clayton 2dAdvertisingpromotional allowances
Impact of the Consumer Goods Pricing Act of 1975 on FTC' No. 763 7008, position on manufacturer preticketing…Aug. 20, 197688 F.T.C. 1016ftc act s5
Advisory opinion letter: the legality of such price tags and/or any limitations now placed on the use of such…Mar. 4, 197688 F.T.C. 1018promotional allowances
From Alterman s request, it appears that Alterman proposes to reinstate an in-store broadcasting program in…Jan. 30, 197588 F.T.C. 1019robinson patmanmagnuson mossAdvertisingpromotional allowances
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. SiltonNov. 5, 197688 F.T.C. 1025
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. LondonNov. 16, 197688 F.T.C. 1027magnuson moss
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Secretary: warranty microfiche cataloging will ADVISORY OPINIONS 1029 1027…Sept. 13, 197688 F.T.C. 1028magnuson mossantitrust health
Application of Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act to consumer products sold in new homesNov. 26, 197688 F.T.C. 1030magnuson moss
Advisory opinion letterNov. 1, 197688 F.T.C. 1032magnuson moss
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Canavan and Mr. McMahon: the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, Public Law 93-637…Oct. 20, 197688 F.T.C. 1037magnuson moss
NA TIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS By: Isl Charles P. McMahon F. Senior Staff Vice President Effect of…Dec. 17, 197688 F.T.C. 1041
Marking of jewelry produced from a 14 karat gold sheet laminated upon sterlingFeb. 18, 197789 F.T.C. 651clayton 2cftc act s5
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. RaymondMar. 18, 197789 F.T.C. 659magnuson moss
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. London: any particular product class all appear on the same row or column of…Mar. 18, 197789 F.T.C. 661
Hiatus requirement of the Trade Regulation Rule of Games of Chance in the Foo Retailng and Gasoline…Mar. 16, 197789 F.T.C. 663Advertising
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Dosek: the procedure outlined above is acceptableMar. 8, 197789 F.T.C. 665Advertising
Advisory opinion letterMar. 3, 197789 F.T.C. 666Advertisingcooperative buying
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. BrodskyApr. 5, 197789 F.T.C. 667
Advisory opinion letterJune 17, 197589 F.T.C. 671
Compliance as to whether truck driver training schools have properly determined which of their former…Apr. 8, 197789 F.T.C. 672
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. LaDueJan. 26, 197789 F.T.C. 673
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. AmbroseApr. 6, 197789 F.T.C. 674magnuson moss
Advisory opinion letterMay 6, 197789 F.T.C. 686clayton 7
Nursing Home (hereinafter the Nursing Home) which is also a not-forprofit corporationMay 27, 197789 F.T.C. 691Advertising
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Garvey: Feature film project, tentatively titled And Now A Word From Our…Apr. 4, 197789 F.T.C. 692Advertising
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. ChasnoffJune 9, 197789 F.T.C. 694Advertising
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. SchwabJune 17, 197789 F.T.C. 696Advertising
Advisory opinion letterMay 9, 197789 F.T.C. 697Advertising
Fi-rst Suppwmentat L€twr Rdative to Requst April 25, 1977Apr. 25, 197789 F.T.C. 698Advertising
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. CohcnApr. 14, 197789 F.T.C. 699Advertising
Modular housing, meeting certain home construction standards, is not a "consumer product" under the terms of…July 13, 197790 F.T.C. 980magnuson moss
The Commission has concluded that a modular house which satisfies anyone of the following home construction…July 19, 197790 F.T.C. 982antitrust healthpromotional allowances
Microfiche viewing system indexing and grouping product warranties by warrantor, rather than product class…July 28, 197790 F.T.C. 986magnuson moss
Compliance advisory opinion as to whether three affiiated sellers of correspondence courses have properly…Sept. 2, 197790 F.T.C. 988
Notice required by Trade Regulation Rule Concerning Preserva. tion of Consumers' Claims and Defenses (16 CFR…Oct. 27, 197790 F.T.C. 990clayton 2aholder rule
Proposal for financing promotional campaign to increase onion consumption in the U.S. by soliciting…Jan. 16, 197891 F.T.C. 1157Advertisingpromotional allowances
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Sheehan91 F.T.C. 1158
Your assistance is appreciatedApr. 20, 197791 F.T.C. 1159
FTC. There appears to be no information on how many individual onion growers are producing onions in the…Apr. 18, 197791 F.T.C. 1160Advertising
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. SecretaryMar. 7, 197791 F.T.C. 1161Advertisingcooperative buying
Jackpot promotion for use in food retailing industry, involving < numbers matching protocol, is within Trade…Jan. 27, 197891 F.T.C. 1164
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Garvey91 F.T.C. 1165promotional allowances
Compliance opinion as to whether a furniture manufacturer’s proposed plan to grant special price quotations…June 30, 196791 F.T.C. 1167ftc act s5
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. RossiMay 20, 197791 F.T.C. 1168
F.TC. antitrust senseApr. 27, 197791 F.T.C. 1170
Order: In the event the Commission’s staff desires additional information or clarification of the proposed…Feb. 6, 197891 F.T.C. 1173Textile Fiber Products Identification ActWool Products Labeling Act
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Thomas: the name of a foreign manufacturer would be considered sufficient name…91 F.T.C. 1174Textile Fiber Products Identification ActWool Products Labeling Act
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Weiser: the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act and, in addition, the…Feb. 6, 197891 F.T.C. 1175Textile Fiber Products Identification ActWool Products Labeling Act
Responding Letter to First Request April 18, 1977Apr. 18, 197791 F.T.C. 1176Textile Fiber Products Identification Act
Proposed “raw material reporting system” —a statistical reporting program to be undertaken by an association…Feb. 9, 197891 F.T.C. 1178
Advisory opinion letterJune 21, 197791 F.T.C. 1180
Advisory opinion letter: the relationship between the Independent Wire Producers Association 1 Not reproduced…June 8, 197791 F.T.C. 1182antitrust health
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Hull: integrated or independent, were acquiring wire rod at prices…Mar. 7, 197791 F.T.C. 1183
Advisory opinion letter to MsFeb. 4, 197791 F.T.C. 1185
Lawfulness under the antitrust laws administered by the FTC of a voluntary Code of Advertising Standards…Mar. 31, 197891 F.T.C. 1190Advertising
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Garvey: “Suspension, Expulsion and Termination of Membership” to this proposed…91 F.T.C. 1192
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. ThomasSept. 23, 197791 F.T.C. 1192Advertising
Advisory Opinion Compliance advisory opinion as to whether nine proposed advertisements if published, would…Mar. 16, 197091 F.T.C. 1195Advertising
Advisory opinion letter: a proposed course of action, if pursued by our clients, will constitute compliance…June 29, 197091 F.T.C. 1198ftc act s5Advertising
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. SolomonJune 1, 196191 F.T.C. 1200robinson patmanpromotional allowances
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Thomas: a proposed course of action, if pursued by it, will constitute…Nov. 21, 195591 F.T.C. 1201robinson patmanftc act s5Advertisingpromotional allowances
Proposed establishment of a program for certifying individuals who fit prescription footwear (pedorthists)…June 15, 197891 F.T.C. 1204antitrust healthAdvertising
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Lewis: the development of this program and to reinstate our request for…May 31, 197391 F.T.C. 1205clayton 7
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act—Interpretation of Section 102(b) of the Act, 15 U.S.C. 2302(h), and the…June 21, 197891 F.T.C. 1208clayton 2cmagnuson mosspromotional allowances
[File No. 783 7008, Board of Certification in Pedorthics} Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act—Interpretation of…91 F.T.C. 1225magnuson moss
Foundation for Later Life Enrichment FundJuly 19, 197892 F.T.C. 1019robinson patmanantitrust health
Advisory opinion letterJan. 26, 197792 F.T.C. 1020ftc act s5
Fonawin CorporationAug. 18, 197892 F.T.C. 1022ftc act s5Advertising
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. ChairmanJan. 24, 197892 F.T.C. 1022Advertising
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. ScheftelJan. 24, 197892 F.T.C. 1022Advertising
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. ScheftelNov. 8, 197792 F.T.C. 1023Advertising
Advisory opinion letterNov. 2, 197792 F.T.C. 1023Advertising
Stuart Scheftel President Initial Contact Letter April 28, 1977Apr. 28, 197792 F.T.C. 1026Advertising
Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers AssociationSept. 19, 197892 F.T.C. 1027Advertising
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. GastmanSept. 26, 197892 F.T.C. 1031Advertising
St. Peter’s Hospital of the City of AlbanySept. 27, 197892 F.T.C. 1034robinson patmanantitrust health
Mathews ResearchSept. 29, 197892 F.T.C. 1036
Advisory opinion letter to MsMar. 11, 197692 F.T.C. 1037
MATHEWS RESEARCH Staff Letter of Response March 11, 1976Mar. 11, 197692 F.T.C. 1039
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. ThomasOct. 18, 197892 F.T.C. 1048magnuson moss
Revocation of Advisory Opinion issued to Don Odessky, Inc., 87 C. 1426. , Don Odessky, Inc. Letter Denying…Jan. 22, 197993 F.T.C. 1085
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Meisburg: a tripartite promotional assistance plan, featuring aisle-end…Jan. 11, 197993 F.T.C. 1085promotional allowances
Jdat1427. 1089 Proposed statistical reporting program entailing the forecasting of annual sales and captive…93 F.T.C. 1086
Advisory opinion letterJan. 31, 197893 F.T.C. 1088
Uo 909 Proposed trucking allowance program of food and grocery seller would not violate the Robinson.Patman…July 29, 198198 F.T.C. 909robinson patmancooperative buyingpromotional allowances
Advisory opinion letterSept. 2, 198098 F.T.C. 912robinson patmancooperative buyingpromotional allowances
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. BrownJuly 29, 198198 F.T.C. 922robinson patmanpromotional allowances
American Society of Internal MedicineApr. 19, 1985105 F.T.C. 505ftc act s5antitrust health
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Sneller: The Commission overruling the 1979 staff opinion letter regarding…Jan. 8, 1993116 F.T.C. 1522clayton 2a
This Commission opinion, overruling the 1979 staff opinion letter on this subject, has been placed on the…Dec. 21, 1993116 F.T.C. 1525antitrust healthrobinson patman
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Steele: Diamond Rug & Carpet Mills, Inc.Jan. 29, 1993116 F.T.C. 1529Textile Fiber Products Identification ActAdvertising
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Advisory Opinion Re: A program proposed by the American Medical Association and…Feb. 14, 1994117 F.T.C. 1091Advertisingantitrust healthftc act s5
American Medical Association Counsel for Chicago Medical Society February 18, 1993Feb. 18, 1993117 F.T.C. 1129antitrust health
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Horoschak: professional peer review of physicians’ feesAug. 24, 1992117 F.T.C. 1132antitrust health
Advisory opinion letter to MessrsApr. 8, 1994117 F.T.C. 1142
ACCREDITING COMMISSION ON CAREER SCHOOLS Advisory Opinion Re: The proposal to adopt and enforce certain…Jan. 19, 1995119 F.T.C. 975
Advisory opinion letter to Mr. ClarkAug. 4, 1994119 F.T.C. 984clayton 7antitrust health
FTC File No. P964811Mar. 31, 2000129 F.T.C. 1992
Advisory opinion letterApr. 12, 2005140 F.T.C. 1186funeral rule
FTC File No. P064803Oct. 5, 2007144 F.T.C. 1443
FTC File No. P084801 Opinion, March 19, 2008 Re: Whether the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”)…Mar. 19, 2008145 F.T.C. 406
FTC file no. P064803 opinion, june 23, 2009 re: Whether the fair debt collection practices act (“fdcpa”)…June 23, 2009147 F.T.C. 921
FTC File No. P124802 - Opinion, May 3, 2012 Re: Whether the Holder Rule limits a consumer’s right to an…May 3, 2012153 F.T.C. 1840magnuson mossholder rule
FTC File No. P124802 – Issued, January 18, 2022 COMMISSION STATEMENT ON THE HOLDER RULE AND ATTORNEYS’ FEES…Jan. 18, 2022173 F.T.C. 1019clayton 2aftc act s5holder rule