FTC Denies Motion to Disqualify Administrative Law Judge in H&R Block Case

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FTC Denies Motion to Disqualify Administrative Law Judge in H&R Block Case
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The Federal Trade Commission has denied a motion filed by H & R Block Inc. to disqualify the Administrative Law Judge overseeing the hearing concerning a complaint filed by the Commission against the tax preparation company for certain deceptive and unfair practices.The vote to issue the orderdenying the motion was

The Federal Trade Commission has denied a motion filed by H&R Block Inc. to disqualify the Administrative Law Judge overseeing the hearing concerning a complaint filed by the Commission against the tax preparation company for certain deceptive and unfair practices.

The vote to issue the orderdenying the motion was 5-0. Commissioner Melissa Holyoak concurred only in the result. Commissioner Andrew N. Ferguson issued a statement dissenting in part and concurring in the denial of the motion. Chair Lina M. Khan, joined by Commissioner Alvaro M. Bedoya,filed a separate statement. Official news published at https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/10/ftc-denies-motion-disqualify-administrative-law-judge-hr-block-case

FTC Denies Motion to Disqualify Administrative Law Judge in H&R Block Case
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