The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has rejected a motion from H&R Block Inc. to disqualify the Administrative Law Judge presiding over a hearing related to a complaint against the company. The complaint involves allegations of deceptive and unfair practices by the tax preparation firm.

The decision was made with a unanimous 5-0 vote, though there were some differing opinions among the commissioners. Commissioner Melissa Holyoak agreed only with the outcome, while Commissioner Andrew N. Ferguson issued a statement expressing partial dissent and concurrence with the denial of the motion. Additionally, Chair Lina M. Khan and Commissioner Alvaro M. Bedoya provided a separate statement.

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