[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 240 (Monday, December 15, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 65707]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-32637]


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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Dkt. C-3727]


Jeanette L. Douglas Co.; Prohibited Trade Practices, and 
Affirmative Corrective Actions

AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission.

ACTION: Consent Order.

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SUMMARY: In settlement of alleged violations of federal law prohibiting 
unfair or deceptive acts or practices and unfair methods of 
competition, this consent order prohibits, among other things, Jeanette 
L. Douglas, an officer of Computer Business Services, Inc. (``CBSI''), 
from misrepresenting the earnings or success rate of CBSI investors; 
the existence of a market for CBSI's products or services; the amount 
of time it takes investors to recoup their investments; and from making 
any representation regarding the performance, benefits, efficacy or 
success rate of any product or service unless she possesses reliable 
evidence to substantiate the claims. The consent order also prohibits 
the use of misleading testimonials or endorsements and requires certain 
disclosures to investors.

DATES: Complaint and Order issued March 24, 1997.\1\

    \1\ Copies of the Complaint and the Decision and Order are 
available from the Commission's Public Reference Branch, H-130, 600 
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20580.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
C. Steven Baker or Catherine Fuller, Federal Trade Commission, Chicago 
Regional Office, 55 East Monroe St., Suite 1860, Chicago, IL 60603. 
(312) 353-8156 or (312) 353-5576.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On Friday, January 17, 1997, there was 
published in the Federal Register, 62 FR 2671, a proposed consent 
agreement with analysis In the Matter of Jeanette L. Douglas Co., for 
the purpose of soliciting public comment. Interested parties were given 
sixty (60) days in which to submit comments, suggestions or objections 
regarding the proposed form of the order.
    No comments having been received, the Commission has ordered the 
issuance of the complaint in the form contemplated by the agreement, 
made its jurisdictional findings and entered an order to cease and 
desist, as set forth in the proposed consent agreement, in disposition 
of this proceeding.

(Sec. 6, 38 Stat. 721; 15 U.S.C. 46. Interprets or applies sec. 5, 
38 Stat. 719, as amended; 15 U.S.C. 45)
Benjamin I. Berman,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-32637 Filed 12-12-97; 8:45 am]
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