The consent orders to settle these charges, would prohibit the defendants from violating the FTC's Franchise Rule, and prohibit them from making false statements or misrepresenting material aspects of any business venture they offer. The consent orders also contain various reporting provisions designed to assist the FTC in monitoring compliance. The FTC votes to authorize filing of the consent orders settling these cases were 5-0. They were filed at the FTC' s request by the Department of Justice in federal district courts as noted below. These consent orders are for settlement purposes only and do not constitute an admission by the defendants of a law violation.
Consent orders have the force of law when signed by the judge.
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