SEC.gov and read the notes to facebooks most recent 10Q and or 10K report. Is there any mention of a contingent liability for an FTC fine? Based on this article, do you think the next release will either 1) mention this in their financial statement notes if not already or 2) be listed as a contingent liability on their balance sheet.

Is facebook acting in the best interest of its shareholders by paying the fine? Is it justifiable to overpay just to protect one employee of the company from personal liability? Was it appropriate for the FTC to cut such a deal? Was it appropriate for Facebook to cut such a deal?