Susan Blommaert

FTC Announces Appointment of Dania L. Ayoubi as New Administrative Law Judge

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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The Federal Trade Commission announced the appointment of Dania L. Ayoubi to serve as one of the agency’s Administrative Law Judges, who are responsible for independent adjudicative fact-finding in the agency’s administrative litigation and rulemaking proceedings.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Trade Commission announced the appointment of Dania L. Ayoubi to serve as one of the agency’s Administrative Law Judges, who are responsible for independent adjudicative fact-finding in the agency’s administrative litigation and rulemaking proceedings.
  • The Commission voted 3-0 in February 2024 to approve Ayoubi’s appointment as an Administrative Law Judge.
  • Administrative Law Judge Ayoubi joins Chief Administrative Law Judge D. Michael Chappell and Administrative Law Judge Jay L. Himes, who came to the agency in March 2024.
  • Ayoubi most recently served as an administrative law judge for the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings, where she served with distinction.

FTC Announces Appointment of Dania L. Ayoubi as New Administrative Law Judge

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Consumer, Georgetown University Law Center, Regulation, Georgetown University, Social media, News, Appeal, Commission, Fraud, Hughes Hubbard & Reed, Administrative law, Federal Trade Commission, Susan Blommaert, FTC

The Federal Trade Commission announced the appointment of Dania L. Ayoubi to serve as one of the agency’s Administrative Law Judges, who are responsible for independent adjudicative fact-finding in the agency’s administrative litigation and rulemaking proceedings.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Trade Commission announced the appointment of Dania L. Ayoubi to serve as one of the agency’s Administrative Law Judges, who are responsible for independent adjudicative fact-finding in the agency’s administrative litigation and rulemaking proceedings.
  • The Commission voted 3-0 in February 2024 to approve Ayoubi’s appointment as an Administrative Law Judge.
  • Administrative Law Judge Ayoubi joins Chief Administrative Law Judge D. Michael Chappell and Administrative Law Judge Jay L. Himes, who came to the agency in March 2024.
  • Ayoubi most recently served as an administrative law judge for the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings, where she served with distinction.

FTC Announces Appointment of Dania L. Ayoubi as New Administrative Law Judge

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Consumer, Georgetown University Law Center, Regulation, Georgetown University, Social media, News, Appeal, Commission, Fraud, Hughes Hubbard & Reed, Administrative law, Federal Trade Commission, Susan Blommaert, FTC

The Federal Trade Commission announced the appointment of Dania L. Ayoubi to serve as one of the agency’s Administrative Law Judges, who are responsible for independent adjudicative fact-finding in the agency’s administrative litigation and rulemaking proceedings.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Trade Commission announced the appointment of Dania L. Ayoubi to serve as one of the agency’s Administrative Law Judges, who are responsible for independent adjudicative fact-finding in the agency’s administrative litigation and rulemaking proceedings.
  • The Commission voted 3-0 in February 2024 to approve Ayoubi’s appointment as an Administrative Law Judge.
  • Administrative Law Judge Ayoubi joins Chief Administrative Law Judge D. Michael Chappell and Administrative Law Judge Jay L. Himes, who came to the agency in March 2024.
  • Ayoubi most recently served as an administrative law judge for the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings, where she served with distinction.

FTC Announces Appointment of Jay L. Himes as New Administrative Law Judge

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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The Federal Trade Commission announced the appointment of Jay L. Himes to serve as one of the agency’s Administrative Law Judges, who are responsible for independent adjudicative fact-finding in the agency’s administrative litigation and rulemaking proceedings.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Trade Commission announced the appointment of Jay L. Himes to serve as one of the agency’s Administrative Law Judges, who are responsible for independent adjudicative fact-finding in the agency’s administrative litigation and rulemaking proceedings.
  • The Commission voted 3-0 in December 2023 to approve the appointment of Himes as an Administrative Law Judge.
  • Himes joins Administrative Law Judge D. Michael Chappell.
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FTC Announces Appointment of Jay L. Himes as New Administrative Law Judge

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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The Federal Trade Commission announced the appointment of Jay L. Himes to serve as one of the agency’s Administrative Law Judges, who are responsible for independent adjudicative fact-finding in the agency’s administrative litigation and rulemaking proceedings.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Trade Commission announced the appointment of Jay L. Himes to serve as one of the agency’s Administrative Law Judges, who are responsible for independent adjudicative fact-finding in the agency’s administrative litigation and rulemaking proceedings.
  • The Commission voted 3-0 in December 2023 to approve the appointment of Himes as an Administrative Law Judge.
  • Himes joins Administrative Law Judge D. Michael Chappell.
  • Follow the FTC on social media, read our blogs and subscribe to press releases for the latest FTC news and resources.

Cal Water Receives Proposed Decision and Alternate Proposed Decision on 2021 General Rate Case

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Saturday, January 27, 2024
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On January 24, 2024, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Administrative Law Judges assigned to California Water Service’s (Cal Water) 2021 General Rate Case issued a proposed decision; the assigned Commissioner issued an alternate proposed decision.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On January 24, 2024, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Administrative Law Judges assigned to California Water Service’s (Cal Water) 2021 General Rate Case issued a proposed decision; the assigned Commissioner issued an alternate proposed decision.
  • Cal Water is currently reviewing both the proposed decision and the alternate proposed decision.
  • Parties to the General Rate Case may submit comments on the proposals by February 13, 2024, and the earliest the Commission may consider the proposals is March 7, 2024.
  • The 2021 General Rate Case was filed by Cal Water in July 2021.

Winston & Strawn's Washington, D.C., Office Adds Trio of Government Contracts Partners

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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All three partners will work out of the firm's Washington, D.C., office and will add a broad array of government contracts experience to the firm, including handling regulatory, litigation, and transactional matters.

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  • All three partners will work out of the firm's Washington, D.C., office and will add a broad array of government contracts experience to the firm, including handling regulatory, litigation, and transactional matters.
  • He maintains a nationwide litigation practice representing government contractors in all matters related to state and federal government contracts, including False Claims Act matters, suspension/debarment proceedings, procurement fraud, small business issues, claims, and prime/subcontractor disputes.
  • Elizabeth Leavy is an experienced government contracts litigator representing corporations in disputes and government investigations related to the award, administration, and termination of federal and state government contracts.
  • "Their experience will help Winston stay one step ahead on critical issues affecting the lifecycle of federal and state government contracts.

CA Dept. of Insurance Failed to Search For Records Linked To Government Corruption Scandal, According to Consumer Watchdog Appeal

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The non-profit Consumer Watchdog has filed an appeal in its California Public Records Act ("PRA") lawsuit against Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and the California Department of Insurance.

Key Points: 
  • "We hope the Court of Appeal will send a clear message that state agencies must not be allowed to ignore clear evidence of public records.
  • Access to information concerning the conduct of the people's business is a critical weapon in the fight against government corruption."
  • In the wake of statewide news reports of the pay-to-play scandal, Consumer Watchdog filed two PRA requests with the Department seeking communications and meeting records.
  • The appeal, Consumer Watchdog v. Superior Court (Real Parties in Interest Commissioner Ricardo Lara and the Dep.

California Water Service Receives Approval for Interim Rate Increases Effective April 15, 2023

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service (Cal Water), a subsidiary of California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT), has received a ruling in its General Rate Case (GRC)—pending before the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)—that approves modified interim rates effective beginning April 15, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service (Cal Water), a subsidiary of California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT), has received a ruling in its General Rate Case (GRC)—pending before the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)—that approves modified interim rates effective beginning April 15, 2023.
  • Interim rates are allowed by Administrative Law Judges (ALJ) in California when a final decision is delayed beyond the first day new rates were scheduled to be effective.
  • The ALJ had previously approved an interim rates memorandum account beginning Jan. 1, 2023 without a rate increase.
  • Interim rates, which can reduce the compounded effect of delayed recovery, are subject to refund or adjustment depending on the final rates approved.