The FTC said it is not clear at this point how much of that judgment can be collected. The order also contains various recordkeeping provisions to assist the FTC in monitoring the defendants' compliance with the order. The Commission vote to file the stipulated final judgment was 5-0. The stipulated final judgment was entered by the court on Jan. 31, 1996. This final judgment is for settlement purposes only and does not constitute an admission by the defendants of a law violation.
Judgments have the force of law when signed by the judge.