Federal Court Finds Kevin Trudeau in Civil Contempt

Federal Court Finds Kevin Trudeau in Civil Contempt: "On November 16, 2007, a U.S. District Court judge found Kevin Trudeau in contempt of court for violating a 2004 permanent injunction. The Court found that Trudeau violated the permanent injunction when he misrepresented the contents of his book, “The Weight Loss Cure ‘They’ Don’t Want You to Know About,” in several infomercials. "

Budget Rent-A-Car Settles FTC Charges on Fuel Fees

Budget Rent-A-Car Settles FTC Charges on Fuel Fees: "Budget Rent-A-Car has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it failed to adequately disclose a “fuel” fee automatically charged to customers who drove fewer than 75 miles. According to the FTC, Budget falsely claimed that renters who returned a car with a full gas tank would not incur any fuel charges. The agency alleges that renters who drove fewer than 75 miles incurred a fuel charge whether or not they returned the car full. The settlement bars Budget from misrepresenting any charge, fee, cost, or material term or condition related to renting a car, and requires the company to clearly and conspicuously disclose any fuel-related fee or requirement."

Health games and Game Technologies Grant

Health games and Game Technologies Grant: "The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is accepting applications for its Health Games Research grant program. Health Games Research: Advancing Effectiveness of Interactive Games for Health is a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) that funds research to enhance the quality and impact of interactive games that are used to improve health. The goal of the program is to advance the innovation, design and effectiveness of health games and game technologies so that they help people improve their health-related behaviors and, as a result, achieve significantly better health outcomes."

Lottery Check Scam: Court Halts Bogus Check Scam Targeting Lottery Winners; Money Transfers Used to Defraud Consumers

Lottery Check Scam: Court Halts Bogus Check Scam Targeting Lottery Winners; Money Transfers Used to Defraud Consumers: "A federal district court has halted a bogus lottery and prize-promotion scam that provides victims with counterfeit cashier’s checks and false promises of large cash prizes, pending trial."

Toy Recall: Brown Sues Toy Companies For Lead

Toy Recall: Brown Sues Toy Companies For Lead: "California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. and Los Angeles City Attorney Rockard J. Delgadillo today sued twenty companies for manufacturing or selling toys with 'unlawful quantities of lead"

Honda Hybrid Begins Phase-Out on January 1

Honda Hybrid Begins Phase-Out on January 1: "WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service announced today that American Honda Motor Company, Inc, has submitted quarterly reports indicating that its cumulative sales of qualified vehicles to retail dealers reached the 60,000-vehicle limit during the calendar quarter ending Sept. 30, 2007."

IRS Reminds Charities and Churches of Political Activity Ban

IRS Reminds Charities and Churches of Political Activity Ban: "WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded section 501(c)(3) organizations, including charities and churches that federal law prohibits them from becoming directly or indirectly involved in campaigns of political candidates."

Title Insurance Kickbakcs: HUD And State Of Florida Settle Case Against First American Title Co. In Alleged Kickback Scheme

Title Insurance Kickbakcs: HUD And State Of Florida Settle Case Against First American Title Co. In Alleged Kickback Scheme: "Under the terms of the settlement agreement announced today, First American will shut down 84 partnerships and pay $5 million to the U.S. government and the State of Florida."

12,682 Harmful Cosmetic Eye Product Seized ( eyelash)

12,682 Harmful Cosmetic Eye Product Seized ( eyelash): "For patients using the prescription drug, using the Age Intervention Eyelash in addition to the drug may increase the risk of optic nerve damage because the extra dose of bimatoprost may decrease the prescription drug's effectiveness. Damage to the optic nerve may lead to decreased vision and possibly blindness."

Update: Beware of Mortgage Scams

Update: Beware of Mortgage Scams: "Mortgage foreclosure fraud is on the rise, with thieves posing as lenders or housing counselors offering to 'help' people at risk of losing their homes to foreclosure. More than likely, the consumer pays high upfront fees for questionable services, and in the worst cases, thieves have tricked people into signing over ownership of their homes."

Timely Tips for Tax Season: FDIC Reports

Timely Tips for Tax Season: FDIC Reports: "Make good use of your refund. Consider paying down or paying off your loans and other bills, starting with the ones that charge the highest interest rates on unpaid balances. Start or add to an existing savings account. Or, fund a retirement account or college savings plan"