This ruling prevented individual consumers from suing under the FTC Act.

The FTC Act was one of President Woodrow Wilson's major acts against trusts.

Under Section 18 of the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. Sec.

A reviewing court must also accord substantial deference to Commission interpretation of the FTC Act and other applicable federal laws.

The two most significant statutory provisions are Section 5(a) of the FTC Act and the Clayton Act.

(10) The FTC Act authorizes courts to impose civil penalties of not more than $11,000 per compliance violation.

As stated in these letters, the FTC Act prohibits unfair or deceptive acts and practices, including false and unsubstantiated advertising claims.

The FTC Act authorizes the Commission to represent itself, through its own attorneys, in a variety of actions in federal court.

Under the FTC Act, no more than three commissioners may be from the same political party.

Under the FTC Act, the Commission has the authority, in most cases, to bring its actions in federal court through its own attorneys.