Joining the issues on the high road

They engage with Commission staff on pressing issues of fact, antitrust law and economic theory in matters of great importance to consumers and our economy.

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https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/blogs/competition-matters/2019/05/joining-issues-high-roadhttps://www.ftc.gov/news-events/blogs/competition-matters/2019/05/joining-issues-high-road
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Monday, May 13, 2019
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Law, Competition law, Abuse of the legal system, Disbarment, Practice of law, Philosophy of law, Articles
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  • They engage with Commission staff on pressing issues of fact, antitrust law and economic theory in matters of great importance to consumers and our economy.
  • For a few, however, there may be perceived opportunities to seek an advantage in the debate through misrepresentation of key facts.
  • The Commissions Rules require no less, and provide for public reprimands, sanctions, and even disbarment from Commission practice for attorneys who fail to uphold the high standards our profession requires.
  • Commission Rule 4.1(e) outlines certain scenarios in which an attorney can be reprimanded, suspended, or disbarred from practicing before the Commission.
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