FTC Seek Comment for Trade Regulation Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses

The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a trade regulation rule entitled ‘‘Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses,’’ which would prohibit the impersonation of government, businesses, or their officials. In response to the notice of proposed rulemaking, a commenter requested an informal hearing. The informal hearing will be conducted virtually on May 4, 2023, at 1 p.m. Eastern Time, and the presiding officer will be the Commission’s Chief Administrative Law Judge, D. Michael Chappell.