When a company's management team signs a consent order issued by the FTC they agree to stop the advertisement or marketing practice and they admit they are guilty of false or deceptive advertising.

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Signing a consent order with the FTC means the company agrees to stop the challenged practices but does not admit to guilt or wrongdoing. Consent orders are often used to resolve disputes without an admission of guilt to expedite the resolution process and avoid litigation.

When a Company's Management Team Signs a Consent Order Issued