Supreme Court questions FTC’s disgorgement authority

Alex Wilts

14 January 2021

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A majority of the Supreme Court’s justices appeared sceptical on Wednesday that the Federal Trade Commission has the authority to seek monetary relief for consumers under Section 13(b) of the FTC Act.

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Supreme Court questions FTC’s disgorgement authority

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