A consent agreement is for settlement purposes only and does not constitute an admission of a law violation. When the Commission issues a consent order on a final basis, it carries the force of law with respect to future actions. It's the first such case involving unauthorized charges that apparently resulted from crossed wires or alleged fraudulent action by third parties either clipping on to telephone lines outside consumers' homes or hacking into telephone system computers. It is subject to court approval. This stipulated final judgment is for settlement purposes only and does not constitute an admission by the defendant of a law violation.
Consent judgments have the force of law when signed by the judge.
The expansive focus of this study is to delve into movies, recordings and video games and other areas protected by the First Amendment. The Commission seeks public comment on the proposed changes to the Guides and also requests comment on a number of specific questions about the Guides. Comments will be accepted until July 8, 1999. The Commission concluded that the Guides, which are significantly outdated, are no longer needed to resolve uncertainty among businesses over what claims are likely to be considered deceptive. FTC found that, in most instances, international standards, developed by the International Organization for Standardization, provide substantial guidance to industry regarding watch markings and claims.