The FTC also said that it worked closely with the California Attorney General's office, which is expected to announce a separate settlement shortly. The FTC's settlement has been submitted to the court and requires the court's approval to become binding. The FTC vote to approve the settlement for filing in court was 5-0. It was filed this morning in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, in Los Angeles. This consent 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.