Occasionally the FTC Bypasses Its Typical Process and Uses the Court

question 80

Multiple Choice

Occasionally the FTC bypasses its typical process and uses the court system to stop an unfair marketing practice. Of the following, which would be the most likely to trigger this type of action?

• A)A company violates an FTC cease and desist order
• B)A full commission of the FTC is not available to hear a case
• C)A company violates a consent order
• D)A company appeals a consent order

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