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FTC Regulators Investigating Google's Waze Acquisition
2013-06-22 23:33:20| PC Magazine Software Product Guide
Did Google commit antitrust violations by purchasing what would have been its primary, head-to-head competitor?
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FTC to launch new investigation of patent trolls
2013-06-20 20:49:30| InfoWorld: Top News
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission will launch an investigation of the business practices of so-called patent trolls in an effort to understand whether those companies are harming competition and consumers, the agency's chairwoman said. As part of a growing focus of the U.S. government on patent abuses, the FTC will study patent assertion entities (PAEs), companies with the primary business model of buying and licensing patents, in an effort to understand the costs and benefits of PAE activity, FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez said Thursday.
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FTC reportedly planning sweeping probe of patent trolls
2013-06-20 08:40:36| CNET News.com
Agency's investigation will include questions about whether patent assertion entities coordinate their lawsuits, The New York Times reports. [Read more]
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Head of Employment Marketing and Recruitment UK 10 month FTC
2013-05-16 10:37:16| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Astrium brings space to you. Number 1 in Europe and number 3 worldwide, Astrium employs over 17,000 men and women mainly based in five European countries France, Germany, the UK, Spain and the Netherlands. Our technical excellence and extensive prime contractorship experience extend across all sectors of the space business launch vehicles, manned space activities, satellite systems and related services. A vacancy has arisen for a Head of Employment Marketing Recruitment UK Maternity cover with Astrium in Stevenage, to start at the end of Maybeginning of June. The primary objective of Employment Marketing EM is the provision of highly motivated and skilled staff for the company in the medium and long term, and increasing Astriums employer attractiveness internally and externally. As a team we look to attract the right people at the right time. There is a need to focus on employer branding and marketing through various forms of media such as our Astrium Careers website, Facebook page, brochures and face to face contact at career fairs. This role will report directly into the Head of Employment Marketing who is based in France. Within the framework of the Companys strategy, the job holder is Responsible for Employment Marketing and recruitment activities in the UK, ensuring alignment with global Employment Marketing strategy and objectives at an Astrium and EADS level Actively contributing to Astrium Employment Marketing activities The key responsibilities of the role are as follows 1. Employment Marketing Team Management of UK Employment Marketing Team A growing team of 2 in the UK Oversee Astrium UKs Graduate and Apprentice Programmes Responsible for Astrium UKs Outreach Education activities Campus Management, STEM Ambassador Programme Management and implementation of Astrium UK Internship policy 2. UK Recruitment Responsible for UK Recruitment Budget Responsible for UK Headhunt activities Management of relocation for UK starters some intersite transfers 3. EADS Recruitment Centre ERC Change Management Responsible for communication of EADS Recruitment Centre topics across Astrium UK HR Line Managers internal recruitment Working with UK EADS Divisional counterparts to ensure integration of EADS Recruitment Shared Service recruitment policies across the UK Divisions EADS Careers events Coordination of Astrium activities i.e. Farnborough International Airshow 4. Employment Marketing activities Management of Astrium Employment Marketing projects Astrium Careers website, EM Services for Astrium Subsidiaries Work with Astrium Employment Marketing counterparts in France Germany on international topics and projects Liaison with UK Corporate Communications on employment branding media topics Member of EADS Employment Marketing Project Groups EADS Website, EADS Social Media 5. Other activities Working with external stakeholders as industry voice on education, skills and career activities. Organisations include UK Space Agency European Space Education Resource Centre ESERO National Space Centre Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce Colleges and Universities Other recruitment related issues as required i.e. support with Department For Transport Validations, UK recruitment advice on ITAR implications The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience Good understanding of UK entry level programmes apprentice and graduate schemes Understanding of UK Educational system and knowledge of Science, Technology, Engineering Maths STEM initiatives Presentation skills Strong networking skills Ability to interact and communicate at all levels including senior management Experience of working in an international environment Project Management experience People Management Desirable CIPD or experience of generalist HR TO APPLY click here
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FTC to Discussion on Revising Jewelry Marketing Guides
2013-05-01 03:18:08| Jewelry - Topix.net
Press Release: The U.S. Federal Trade Commission will conduct a roundtable discussion on June 19, 2013 in Washington, DC to address possible revisions to the jewelry industry marketing guides.
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