Federal Trade Commission Announces Final Ruling Banning Fake Reviews and Testimonials - Press Release

I hate fake reviews.

Panzer found this press release at the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) site.

 

According to the release the FTC announced the rules it will enforce against companies and individuals who post or write fake reviews and testimonials online.

 

Panzer says, "It's about time they did something about the problem."

 

Note: This is a long post. Bring a glass of lemonade and a muffin (or a cup of hot cocoa and a muffin depending on where you live) to snack on while you read the post.

 

To read the post tootle over to Federal Trade Commission

Amazon Seeks to Dismiss FTC Antitrust Lawsuit - Publishers Weekly

A wise kitty knows when to keep his mouth shut.

Today's trip into the Catosphere took Panzer to the Publishers Weekly site. With a little digging in the posts there, our illustrious kitty boy found one about Amazon and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

 

According to Andrew Albanese's post, on December 8 Amazon's lawyers filed to have the FTC's antitrust lawsuit dismissed. The lawyers contend the FTC's case hinges on Amazon discounting prices for consumers and they argue it's not illegal to give consumers lower prices. The post includes links to other information about the lawsuit.

 

Panzer says, "This little kitty doesn't understand what the case is about, so he's not going to say anything yet."

 

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin to munch on while you read.

To read the post tootle over to Amazon Seeks Dismissal

Taking a Closer Look at the FTC Lawsuit Against Amazon - Publishers Weekly

There's a lot of information included.

Today, Panzer made a stop at the Publishers Weekly site. With a little digging in the posts our adventuresome kitty found one about the FTC's lawsuit against Amazon. He told you about the lawsuit when it was filed in September.

Jim Milliot's post contains newly available information in the FTC's lawsuit. Not only are Amazon's sales tactics at issue, but also the company's ability to gather customer information and present personalized purchase choices.

Panzer says, "It looks like they accuse Amazon of everything except stealing the neighbor's dog.""

Note: This is a very, very long post. Bring a cup of warm cocoa, a muffin, a brownie and a chocolate chip cookie (biscuit) to snack on while you read this.

 

To read the post tootle over to FTC Lawsuit

To read Panzer's previous post about the FTC lawsuit tootle over to Lawsuit Against Amazon

Book Business Applauds Government Lawsuit Against Amazon - Publishers Weekly

On today's stop at the Publishers Weekly site Panzer discovered a post about the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filing suit against Amazon. Panzer told you earlier this month that the lawsuit was in preparation by the FTC.

 

This will be interesting to watch.

According to the post by Jim Milliot, the FTC is accusing Amazon of antitrust behavior. This behavior is detrimental to competitors. The post contains several links to other information about the lawsuit as well as a link to Amazon's response to the FTC's allegations.

 

Panzer says, "The post says there's not much mention about books in the lawsuit."

 

Note: This is a long post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin to snack on while you read. If you plan to follow the links in the post, you'll need to decide what else to bring to eat and drink.

 

To read the post tootle over to Lawsuit against Amazon

To read Panzer's earlier post about the lawsuit tootle over to FTC Antitrust Lawsuit