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k settlemen t discussion s i s a s compelling i n FA A civil penalt> ' proceeding s a s i t i s i n Federa l Trials . Hence , its guidance wil

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n securit y cases ) ar e als o available fo r viewin g a t hitp./Avww . resulniions.gov . • ^ Th e Adiinnislrator' s civi

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