FTC Faces Internal Union Dispute Over Attorneys’ Right to Seek State Bar Guidance

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is currently in a legal tussle with its own union over whether staff attorneys should be permitted to seek guidance from state bar associations on the legality of certain instructions. The FTC argues that allowing attorneys to seek such external opinions could disrupt the workflow and efficiency of the commission’s operations. This disagreement reflects broader tensions about autonomy and accountability within regulatory agencies. For more details on the specifics of this dispute, please visit the full article here.