In addition, the proposed consent order, which requires the court's approval to become binding, contains various record keeping and reporting provisions that would assist the FTC in monitoring Howard's compliance. Based on financial disclosure documents Howard filed with the FTC, the settlement does not require Howard to pay any redress, but it would permit the FTC to reopen the matter to seek redress should those documents be found to have misrepresented Howard's financial status. The Commission vote to approve the settlement for filing in court was 5-0. It was filed on Dec. 10. in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division. This consent order is for settlement purposes only and does not constitute an admission by the defendant of a law violation.
Consent orders have the force of law when approved by the court.
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