Eli Glasser

Jul 6, 2023 | news.bloomberglaw.com | Henry Hauser |Jon Jacobs |Eli Glasser

On June 15, the Federal Trade Commission issued a policy statement sternly criticizing use of confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements that “impede” the FTC’s ability to conduct voluntary interviews with market participants. According to the FTC, such contracts can “chill” employees’ willingness to speak with agency staff. Considering the recent statement, following are best practices for responding to voluntary interview requests from government agencies.

Jul 6, 2023 | bnanews.bna.com | Eli Glasser |Henry Hauser |Jon Jacobs

On June 15, the Federal Trade Commission issued a policy statement sternly criticizing use of confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements that “impede” the FTC’s ability to conduct voluntary interviews with market participants. According to the FTC, such contracts can “chill” employees’ willingness to speak with agency staff. Considering the recent statement, following are best practices for responding to voluntary interview requests from government agencies.