Federal Trade Commission: Mega-Settlements and Mega-Penalties - 2003-2006

Comprehensive booklet discusses FTC settlements and/or civil penalties reached or sought in advertising law-related cases.
Publication Summary:

Federal Trade Commission: Mega-Settlements and Mega-Penalties - 2003-2006. This 67-page Report explores 100 of the largest FTC settlements and/or civil penalties reached or sought in advertising law-related cases during the years 2003-2006. It is not available for purchase separately

This comprehensive booklet is divided in four separate parts (i.e., Part I: 2003, Part II: 2004, Part III: 2005 and Part IV: 2006). Each part highlights 25 of the largest civil penalties and/or FTC settlements levied or sought by FTC in advertising law-related cases in that particular year. In each one of these sections, we include:
  • A summary of the FTC action (including the FTC citation), and
  • The amount of the consumer redress and/or settlement amount.

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