American Future Systems has requested a U.S. judge to award $5.4 million in legal fees after defeating a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit. The FTC had accused the telemarketer of duping consumers into buying print subscriptions, but the case was dismissed last year. The legal fees are being sought for what the company describes as the agency's 'dramatic overreach.' Legal representation for American Future Systems includes DLA Piper and other firms. The FTC faces this legal fee bid after a rare trial loss.