Re: Guidance Software settles FTC charges

["Don Blumenthal" <dmblumenthal () gmail com>]

On 11/16/06, Fergie <fergdawg () netzero net> wrote:
> The thing that really stinks about this "settlement" is that
> the FTC didn't hit these guys where it hurts -- the pocketbook.

The FTC couldn't levy fines in this matter. The statutory basis for the case
was Section 5 of the
FTC Act. Unfortunately, Section 5 allows only injunctive relief or consumer
redress where damages
can be established.

Don

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