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FTCNewsLine- October 2014
FTCNewsLine is an online quarterly newsletter of the Fair Trading Commission. In this Issue: 04-14 we feature matters related to the period July 1, 2014 to September 30, 2014. FTCNewsLine- October 2014 Issue
Read MoreFTC Course- October 27- 28, 2014
On October 27-28, 2014, the FTC will be conducting an Intermediate Course in Competition Law and Policy. The objective of the course is to enhance participant’s understanding of the necessary assessment involved in the determination of the competitive effect of business practices. FTC Intermediate Level Course In Competition Law Registration Form- Oct 2014
Read MoreFTCNewsLine – July 2014
FTCNewsLine is an online quarterly newsletter of the Fair Trading Commission. In this Issue: 03-14 we feature matters related to the period April 1, 2014 to June 30, 2014. FTCNewsLine – July 2014 Issue
Read MoreFTC facilitates customer obtaining redress
In June 2014, the FTC facilitated a customer obtaining redress from a furniture and appliance dealer. The dealer had erred in the price published for an item in an advertisement and this would have constituted a breach of Section 37 (Misleading Advertising) of the Fair Competition Act. Following discussions involving the customer, the dealer decided […]
Read MoreFTC comments on JPS submission for rate increase
The FTC’s comments focused on JPS’ proposals which are likely to increase the price of electricity to customers. With regard to JPS’ proposal, the FTC advised that: replacing the current Price Cap regime with a Revenue Cap regime is likely to lessen the incentives for JPS to establish an efficient tariff structure. increasing its residential […]
Read MoreCourt date for FTC suit against Crichton Automotive Limited
The FTC suit against Crichton Automotive Limited will be heard in the Supreme Court on June 26, 2014. The matter arose following an investigation into an allegation of Misleading Advertising. The allegation is that Crichton misled a customer regarding the model year of a Nissan Sunny motor car. At the time of sale, the car […]
Read MoreFTCNewsLine – April 2014
FTCNewsLine is an online quarterly newsletter of the Fair Trading Commission. In this Issue: 02-14 we feature matters related to the period January 1, 2014 to March 31, 2014. FTCNewsLine – April 2014 Issue
Read MoreGeneral guidelines for submitting a consumer complaint
The FTC has issued a guide to individuals and entities for submitting complaints to the Commission for investigation. Guidelines for submitting a consumer complaint
Read MoreFTCNewsline – January 2014
FTCNewsLine is an online quarterly newsletter of the Fair Trading Commission. In this Issue: 01-14 we feature matters related to the period October 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013. FTCNewsline – January 2014 Issue
Read MoreChristmas Advisory
The Christmas season is now upon us, and persons are scrambling to shop for various products to complete their holiday shopping lists. As such, we anticipate that the inevitable interaction between consumer and merchant is steadily approaching that point of climax. It is therefore, absolutely important that consumers take the necessary precautions to limit or […]
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