In a move that could help improve relations between Google Inc. and the media industry, the Internet search company is offering publishers a way to build more solid "pay walls" around their online stories while still appearing in search results. ...more

December 3, 2009

the nation's chief regulator of advertising - is trying too hard to keep consumers from being misled by Internet bloggers. The agency's new rules put unprecedented restrictions on freedom of speech. ...more

October 24, 2009

The Federal Trade Commission will require bloggers to clearly disclose any freebies or payments they get from companies for reviewing their products. ...more

October 5, 2009

A federal judge has issued two temporary restraining orders designed to stop what officials call a wave of deceptive "robo-calls" warning people their auto warranties are expiring and offering to sell them new service plans. ...more

May 16, 2009

The Federal Trade Commission is trying to outwit the catchy FreeCreditReport.com commercials with its own ads touting a government-sponsored free service. ...more

March 27, 2009

The millions of people who use their cell phones daily to play games, download applications and browse the Web may not realize that they have an unseen companion: advertisers that can track their interests, their habits and even their location. ...more

March 14, 2009

Whole Foods Market Inc. will sell 13 stores to resolve the Federal Trade Commission's challenge of its $565 million purchase of Wild Oats Markets, the company said Friday. ...more

March 7, 2009

Suntasia Settles For $50 Million The Federal Trade Commission announced Tuesday that 14 defendants of Suntasia Marketing Inc. agreed to pay $16 million to settle charges. With an additional $33 million from another settlement, the total restitution will be nearly $50 million. ...more

January 14, 2009

The lackluster holiday season and deepening recession will take a toll on retailers across the country. Experts are predicting the worst rash of store closings in 35 years. Already, Circuit City is operating under bankruptcy protection. KB Toys, Linens 'n Things and Mervyns announced last year they're going out of business. ...more

January 4, 2009

The maker of Airborne dietary supplements has agreed to pay $7 million to settle allegations by 32 states, including Florida, that it made false claims about the benefits of its fruit-flavored products. ...more

December 16, 2008