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Massachusetts AG Issues Final Guidance Ahead of September 2 Junk-Fee Rule Enforcement

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On July 29, the Massachusetts Attorney General issued updated business guidance and a webinar explaining the state’s new “junk fee” regulations under the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act, which take effect on September...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Massachusetts attorney general releases updated guidance on “junk fee” regulations ahead of compliance deadline

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On July 29, the attorney general from Massachusetts released an updated guidance and a webinar to help businesses in Massachusetts comply with the Bay State’s consumer protection regulations prohibiting so-called “junk fees”...more

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The State AG Report – 07.31.2025

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: • PetSmart in the Doghouse as Colorado Sues over Grooming...more

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FTC’s Junk Fee Rule FAQs Give Road Map for Displaying Price

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In May the FTC’s Rule on Deceptive or Unfair Fees (the Rule) went into effect, and the FTC staff published accompanying FAQs for business. We have blogged a lot about the proposed Rule, enforcement in this space and its windy...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Podcast - New Guidance on Complying with FTC Rule on Deceptive and Unfair Fees

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In this episode of "Clearly Conspicuous," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta breaks down the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees, focusing on recent FAQs that clarify its application...more

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The FTC Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees: FAQs and Guidance

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On May 12, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission’s Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees will take effect. Under the rule, certain businesses must disclose all mandatory fees and the total price up front to limit bait-and-switch...more

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FTC Issues FAQs on Fees Rule, Affirms Rule to Become Effective Next Week

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The FTC issued FAQs to answer common questions about its Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees and to provide a small entity compliance guide in connection with the Rule. The issuance of the FAQs affirms that the current FTC, led...more

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California’s Hidden Fee Ban: FAQs and Guidance

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On July 1, 2024, California’s law banning hidden fees took effect. Under the Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA), SB 478 provides that businesses transacting with California consumers may not apply additional fees or charges...more

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The Office of the Attorney General Issues Guidance on SB 478 - California’s Honest Pricing Law

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As noted in our recent client alert and blog, many legal commentators and those in the business community speculated that the California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General would issue guidance on SB 478. On...more

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California AG Issues Guidance Regarding Hidden Fees Ban

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Since the enactment of California’s so-called “Junk Fee Ban,” S.B. 478 (more formally known as the “Honest Pricing Law” or the “Hidden Fees Statute”), Benesch has been fielding a wide range of questions from retailers and...more

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