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Legal Resources

Here in the legal resources section of the Business Center, you'll find more in-depth, legal information–like case highlights, reports, workshops, rules and laws the FTC enforces, and compliance documents like staff opinion letters, Commission advisory opinions, policy statements, and industry guides.

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  • Case Highlights (92)
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Find laws and regulations issued by the FTC. Laws are published in the United States Code. Most rules are published in Title 16 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 [PDF]

CAN-SPAM Rule

Endorsement Guides

Endorsement Guides (October 2009 review)

Fair Packaging and Labeling Act

Federal Trade Commission Act

Guide Concerning the Use of the Word "Free"

Guides for the Advertising of Warranties and Guarantees

Made in USA

Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule

U.S. SAFE WEB Act

Use of Prenotification Negative Options Plan

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