Advisory Opinions
FTC staff issue advisory opinions to help clarify FTC rules and decisions, often in response to requests from businesses and industry groups. To find a specific opinion, use the filters on this page.
Opinion 06-2
Discusses the application of the Telemarketing Sales Rule's "Established Business Relationship" exemption to an Internet-based lead generation mechanism.
Opinion 06-1
Discusses the practice of upselling and certain exemptions to the Telemarketing Sales Rule.
Opinion 06-2
Addresses the preparation of auditied financial statements following a corporate restructuring and change in fiscal year.
Opinion 05-5
Discusses: (1) a successor's obligation to prepare audited financial statements following an asset purchase agreement; and (2) the disclosure of parent information.
Opinion 05-4
Addresses a request to conduct a demonstration project for electronic compliance with the Franchise Rule.
Opinion 05-3
Discusses the application of the Franchise Rule to an opportunity involving the use of point-of-sale touch screen terminals.
Opinion 05-2
Discusses the applicability of the Franchise Rule to a license to use a method designed to increase sales of experienced businesses.
