Average Corp

question 38

Essay

Average Corp.recently paid for an advertisement that appeared in newspapers across the country.The advertisement consisted of the expression of Average's views on what the federal government should be doing in order to help combat the AIDS crisis.In the expression of these views,the Average advertisement made erroneous statements about how AIDS may be acquired.Assume that the FTC,concerned about the erroneous statements,has begun a deceptive advertising proceeding against Average.What is the strongest legal argument for Average to use in an attempt to have the proceeding dismissed? Explain your reasoning.

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1937-1938

A period marked by a sharp economic downturn in the United States, considered a recession within the Great Depression era.

American Revolution

The period of political and military action (1775-1783) during which the thirteen American colonies won independence from Great Britain, leading to the establishment of the United States of America.

Labor

The work performed by individuals that contributes to the production of goods and services, typically rewarded with wages.

Capital

Financial assets or the financial value of assets, such as cash and securities, or fixed assets like machinery and buildings, used in producing goods and services.