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FTC to Host Funeral Rule Workshop on September 7
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WHAT: The Â鶹´«Ã½ Trade Commission will host hybrid panel discussions in person and online with a diverse set of experts to explore several issues related to the Funeral Rule, including whether and...
FTC Releases Agenda for Funeral Rule Workshop
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The Â鶹´«Ã½ Trade Commission has released the agenda for Shopping for Funeral Services, an in-person Funeral Rule workshop on September 7, 2023. The event will focus on a number of issues related to...
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16 CFR Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising
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16 CFR Part 453: Public Workshop Examining Potential Amendments to the Funeral Rule
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FTC to Host Workshop Examining Issues Related to Proposed Changes to the Funeral Rule
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The Â鶹´«Ã½ Trade Commission will hold a public workshop on September 7, 2023 seeking input on proposed changes to the Funeral Rule. The Commission issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rule Making on...
FTC Action Leads to Civil Penalties, Strict Requirements for Funeral and Cremation Provider That Withheld Remains from Loved Ones to Extract Payment
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Anthony Joseph Damiano and his funeral service companies—Funeral & Cremation Group of North America, LLC, and Legacy Cremation Services, LLC (doing business as Heritage Cremation Provider, Evergreen...
Legacy Cremation Services
On behalf of the Â鶹´«Ã½ Trade Commission, the Department of Justice is suing Funeral & Cremation Group of North America, LLC, Legacy Cremation Services, LLC, d/b/a Heritage Cremation Provider, and their owner, Anthony Joseph Damiano, for misrepresenting their location and prices, illegally threatening and failing to return cremated remains to consumers, and failing to provide disclosures required by the Funeral Rule. The FTC is asking the court to stop violations of the FTC Act and the Funeral Rule and impose civil penalties on the defendants. In April 2023, the FTC announced that the defendants will pay civil penalties and abide by strict requirements on how they communicate with customers to resolve the lawsuit filed on behalf of the FTC by the U.S. Department of Justice.
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FTC Matter/File Number
1923124
Case Status
Pending
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Agency Information Collection Activities; OMB Review; Comment Request; Extension (Funeral Rule)
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FTC Extends Public Comment Period on Potential Funeral Rule Changes to January 17, 2023
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The Â鶹´«Ã½ Trade Commission has voted to extend the public comment period for its advanced notice of proposed rulemaking on changes to the Funeral Rule to January 17, 2023. A number of commenters...
Statement of Chair Lina M. Khan Regarding the Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Funeral Industry Practices Rule
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By
Lina M. Khan, Commissioner
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P034410
FTC Seeks to Improve the American Public’s Access to Funeral Service Prices Online
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The Â鶹´«Ã½ Trade Commission is exploring possible steps to strengthen and modernize the Funeral Rule, which requires funeral providers to give in-person visitors price information to make informed...
FTC Announces Tentative Agenda for October 20 Open Commission Meeting
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Today, Â鶹´«Ã½ Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan announced that an open meeting of the Commission will be held virtually on Thursday, October 20, 2022. The open meeting will commence at 1pm ET and...
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Weber-Stephen Products LLC; Analysis of Proposed Consent Order To Aid Public Comment
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