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Jun 21, 2018

The Internet of Things + Medical Devices = Liability (Part 2)

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Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act bars “unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce” if the practice “causes or is likely to cause substantial injury to consumers which is not reasonably avoidable by consumers themselves and not outweighed by countervailing benefits to consumers or to competition.” 15 U.S.C. § 45 (a), (n). The FTC is empowered to bring administrative actions against companies for such unfair practices, and its cease-and-desist orders are binding and enforceable.

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