In a typical situation in which the FTC discovers a potentially deceptive practice,the FTC:
A) obtains a cease and desist order immediately,before any more damage is done.
B) investigates,files a complaint,and has a hearing in front of an ALJ.
C) requests a court hearing in the local federal trial court.
D) investigates and,if warranted,brings the matter before the five-member commission for issuance of a mandatory safety standard.

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The FTC typically investigates potentially deceptive practices and files a complaint. The complaint is then heard by an administrative law judge (ALJ) who issues a recommended decision. The FTC can then issue a final decision, which can be reviewed by a federal appellate court. A cease and desist order may be obtained as part of this process, but it is not the immediate first step. A court hearing in a local federal trial court would only be requested if the matter cannot be resolved through the administrative process. A mandatory safety standard would only be issued if the issue at hand involves product safety, which may not necessarily be the case in a situation involving deceptive practices.

In a Typical Situation in Which the FTC Discovers a Potentially