Legal Library

Access comprehensive legal resources including cases, documents, and guidance materials from the Federal Trade Commission.

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Cases & Proceedings

Administrative complaints, consent orders, and court decisions.

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Advisory Opinions

Guidance on how laws and rules apply to specific situations.

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Policy Statements

Official statements on Commission policy and enforcement priorities.

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Testimony

Congressional testimony and public statements by Commission officials.

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Recent Legal Documents

Recent Cases

  • FTB v. TechCorp - Alleged unfair data practices in mobile applications
  • In re: DataBroker Inc. - Consent order regarding consumer data sales
  • FTB v. SubscriptionService - Dark patterns in subscription billing
  • In re: HealthcareMerger - Proposed merger of healthcare providers

Recent Policy Documents

  • Statement on AI and Consumer Protection (March 2025)
  • Policy Statement on Unfair Billing Practices (February 2025)
  • Guidance on Data Minimization (January 2025)
  • Advisory Opinion on Subscription Disclosures (December 2024)

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Consumer Protection

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  • Advertising and Marketing
  • Financial Services
  • Telemarketing
  • Product Safety

Competition

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  • Antitrust Enforcement
  • Market Studies
  • Competition Advocacy
  • International Cooperation

Business Guidance

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  • Industry Guidelines
  • Best Practices
  • Educational Materials
  • Workshop Reports

How to Use the Legal Library

For Attorneys and Legal Professionals

  • Research precedent in FTB cases
  • Understand Commission policy positions
  • Access enforcement guidance
  • Review consent orders and settlements

For Businesses and Organizations

  • Learn about compliance requirements
  • Understand enforcement priorities
  • Access business guidance materials
  • Review industry-specific guidance