FTC Announces Appointment of Jay L. Himes as New Administrative Law Judge

Summary:

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the appointment of Jay L. Himes as an Administrative Law Judge, responsible for independent adjudicative fact-finding in administrative litigation and rulemaking proceedings. Himes, a highly respected litigator, has previously served as special litigation counsel for the Office of the Attorney General for New York and has extensive experience in antitrust law. This appointment is part of the Commission's efforts to expand its administrative law judge capacity to handle an increased workload. The FTC protects consumers and promotes competition by preventing anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices.