FTC Forges Ahead in Court Battle on FTC Act's Scope Over Nonprofit Institutions (And Loses)

With much of the administrative state in turmoil, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) appears to be holding steady and continuing to litigate its current cases. We previously discussed the FTC’s lawsuit against Grand Canyon University (GCU) and its president, in particular the court’s granting of GCU’s motion to dismiss, finding that the FTC could not bring claims against GCU because it was a nonprofit organization and not a “person, partnership, or corporation” within the FTC’s jurisdiction....
By: Venable LLP