The settlement further prohibits them from selling or transferring customer lists. Finally, the settlement contains routine record-keeping, monitoring and compliance provisions. The Commission vote to file the proposed stipulated final judgment and order was 5-0. The settlement was filed in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, West Palm Beach Division, and signed by the judge on June 14, 2000. 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.