This page provides an overview of the U.S. legal system, focusing on criminal law, including crime definitions, elements, and the role of government in law-making. It highlights the variability of law...This page provides an overview of the U.S. legal system, focusing on criminal law, including crime definitions, elements, and the role of government in law-making. It highlights the variability of laws across states and acknowledges that laws change with societal evolution. The page encourages an open-minded approach to diverse legal interpretations and defines a crime as an act against a law, stressing the importance of current state laws in understanding criminal behavior.
This page discusses the FTC's remedies against unfair trade practices, including cease and desist orders, civil penalties, and corrective advertising. It highlights the requirement for truthful disclo...This page discusses the FTC's remedies against unfair trade practices, including cease and desist orders, civil penalties, and corrective advertising. It highlights the requirement for truthful disclosures and the existence of state-level "little FTC acts" that enhance consumer protection, allowing for easier redress and potential treble damages, thus improving the enforcement of consumer rights compared to federal law.
