Disclosure Requirements, Pricing, New Legislation

Ad Law News and Views - June 2025

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP on 7/14/2025

In our most recent “Junk Fee” Legislative Roundup, we noted that the Connecticut legislature had introduced a bill that could require companies to include mandatory fees in their prices. On June 10, 2025, Connecticut’s...more

Connecticut Requires Prices to Include Most Fees

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP on 6/17/2025

In our most recent “Junk Fee” Legislative Roundup, we noted that the Connecticut legislature had introduced a bill that could require companies to include mandatory fees in their prices. On June 10, 2025, Connecticut’s...more

Massachusetts Finalizes Junk Fee Regulation

BakerHostetler on 3/17/2025

Earlier this month, Massachusetts issued regulations on two of the hottest areas for consumer protection: junk fees and subscriptions. In this blog post, we address the junk fee requirements....more

New York Implements a New Surcharge Law: What the Changes Mean for Shoppers and Businesses

Venable LLP on 2/26/2024

On February 11, 2024, a new law went into effect in New York, establishing important limits and rules for surcharging. Enacted in December 2023, the new statute has a price disclosure component, detailing how surcharge prices...more

California Bans Hidden Fees

Fenwick & West LLP on 2/14/2024

Beginning July 1, 2024, businesses that transact with California consumers may not apply additional fees or charges at checkout that were not disclosed in the advertised price (sometimes called “drip pricing”). Drip pricing...more

California “Junk Fee” Legislation Headed to Governor’s Desk

ArentFox Schiff on 9/25/2023

California state legislators have joined the arena in the fight relating to advertised rates in the hotel industry and beyond. If the recent legislation is signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, the law will have significant...more