Konkurencja i konsument · 25.08.1999

Rules of Practice Amendments

To streamline the process of providing effective relief where parties consent to the entry of a cease and desist order, the FTC is amending its Rules of Practice to shorten the period for public comment on consent settlements from 60 days to 30 days. The amended rules also provide for more effective interim relief in cases involving mergers or acquisitions, by providing that hold-separate or asset- maintenance orders will be made immediately effective when the Commission accepts the consent agreement or settlement proposal for public comment.