It then embarked on the nationwide enforcement sweeps project. Copies are available at the address below. The Commission vote to authorize filing of the Tampa area cases was 5-0. They were filed Jan. 12 by the Department of Justice at the FTC's request in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, in Tampa. These consent decrees are for settlement purposes only and do not constitute admissions by the defendants of law violations.
Consent decrees have the force of law when signed by the judge.