The FTC and Class Actions
I. Introduction.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to explain why the Commission has a compelling interest in class action issues, what our concerns are and how we are addressing them.
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Thank you for giving me the opportunity to explain why the Commission has a compelling interest in class action issues, what our concerns are and how we are addressing them.
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William E. Kovacic
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*This speech reflects the views of Chairman Muris, not necessarily those of the Commission or of any other Commissioner.
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* This speech reflects the views of Chairman Muris and not necessarily those of the Commission or of any other Commissioner.
I am delighted to speak at a symposium dedicated to my teacher
(With apologies to "The Spell of the Yukon" by
Robert Service.)
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* The views expressed are those of the FTC Chairman Muris and do not necessarily reflect those of the Federal Trade Commission.
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