What role does the Federal Trade Commission play in the regulation of commercial speech? What kinds of actions can the FTC take to enforce its rules?
Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 22 of your textbook. Imagine that you oversee quality control for a production line in a candy company. The production line is responsible for filling 12 ounces of candy in packages labeled with weight of 12 oz. Package weights need to be in compliance with […]
Consumer laws were established to protect purchasers of goods and services. Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: What purpose does the Federal Trade Commission serve and why must business owners be educated on Federal Trade Commission practices? Consider 1 of the following sections of the Federal Trade Commission Act: Deceptive Advertising […]
One of the industries closely watched by the Federal Trade Commission is the weight-loss industry. Find three advertisements from the U.S. magazines, newspapers, or television that deal with weight loss. What claims were made? Do you believe the claims are truthful and legitimate? How do you, as a consumer, distinguish between what is truthful and […]
