FTC repeals post-employment clearance rule as duplicative of other ethics laws

By LexCircuit Desk · Sept. 29, 2026 · AI-drafted, human-reviewed

The Federal Trade Commission amended its rules of practice to eliminate its post-employment clearance rule, finding it duplicative of other federal ethics laws. The Commission also revised part 5 to remind current and former employees of ethics requirements and to clarify the disciplinary actions available for violations. The rule took effect September 24, 2026.

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