Wayne State University Law School Professor Stephen Calkins commented about FTC Chairman Deborah Majoras and her decision to frequently recuse herself from major proceedings that involve clients of her former law firm Jones Day, where her husband, John Majoras, is still employed. The practice of avoiding any contact with cases that may involve conflict of interest has become more problematic as Washington professionals cycle between government service and private sector jobs. \"It might be better if there were some agreed-upon standard,\" Calkins said. \"Allowing people to decide for themselves could be difficult. That\'s inevitably going to lead to criticism that you are either too lax or too critical.\"