Jacques Poujade filed an appeal on November 27, 2019, challenging an October 29th court order that levied significant monetary fines against him. The order cited his failure to comply with previous directives concerning asset surrender and financial payments in the ongoing RengaLife litigation.

The Federal Trade Commission brought the underlying case, targeting RengaLife for alleged deceptive marketing practices. The FTC secured a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against Poujade and co-defendant Jason Cardiff, aiming to halt the scheme and preserve assets for potential victim restitution. Poujade’s non-compliance with the initial TRO led to the contempt proceedings.

The October 29th contempt order specifically mandated Poujade surrender certain assets and make specified payments. It also imposed daily financial penalties for his continued defiance. On November 22nd, Poujade filed a separate motion, requesting the court reverse its contempt finding entirely or at least grant a stay of the order. This motion sought to prevent the immediate enforcement of the penalties and the disclosure of documents.

The Federal Trade Commission strongly opposed Poujade's motion. The agency characterized it as an "eleventh-hour desperate attempt" to withhold crucial documents and communications. The FTC argued these materials would "almost certainly lay bare Jacques Poujade and Jason Cardiff's utter contempt for this Court's TRO." The requested documents included financial records, communication logs, and other evidence related to the RengaLife operation and asset movements.

Granting Poujade's modification request or a stay would effectively delay or halt his obligations under the contempt order. Such a ruling would suspend the accrued fines and the requirement to surrender assets. The FTC maintained that Poujade's legal maneuvers lacked merit, stating he was "unlikely to succeed on the merits" of his appeal or motion.

The court reviewed Poujade's requests. On December 22, 2019, the motion for reconsideration or an alternative stay was denied. This decision meant the October 29th contempt order, with its monetary fines and demands for asset and payment compliance, remained in full effect. The denial forces Poujade to face the accumulating penalties and comply with the original asset surrender directives.