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CFPB reopens case against student loan debt-relief company

On June 9, the CFPB filed a motion to vacate a stay of proceedings and reopen a case that had been administratively closed since February. In response to the CFPB’s request, the court scheduled a hearing on July 11. The...more

McGlinchey Stafford

“Junk Fee” Revolution Continues: FTC Prohibits “Junk Fees” in Live-Event Ticketing and Short-Term Lodging Industries

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Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized its “Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees” (Junk Fees Rule) designed, the FTC noted, to prohibit bait-and-switch pricing and mandate clear and conspicuous price disclosures...more

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Federal Agencies Increase Focus on Pricing Enforcement

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Last month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) jointly hosted a public meeting of the interagency “Strike Force on Unfair and Illegal Business Practices.” The meeting was a continuation of...more

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The Biden Administration and State Attorneys General continue to take aim at eliminating “junk fees”

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In his recent State of the Union address, President Biden echoed his administration's commitment to tackling "junk and hidden fees," defined as charges to consumers providing little to no value and preventing clear...more

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Biden Administration Continues Campaign to Crack Down on Junk Fees

Recent actions by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), with support from the Biden administration, signal that protecting consumers from so-called “junk fees” remains a key...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

CFPB, FTC, California Make Significant Moves on “Junk Fees”

A number of state and federal regulators, bolstered by messaging from the Biden administration, have embarked on a concerted campaign to address so-called “junk fees.” • CFPB – On Oct. 11, the CFPB issued an...more

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A Fall of Fees: CFPB and FTC Announce New Efforts to Fight Alleged “Junk Fees”

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Large banks and credit unions must provide certain information to customers free of charge, such as account balances, transaction history, and fees, according to an advisory opinion issued by the Consumer Financial Protection...more

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Junk or a Value-Added Service? Federal Regulators and the Biden Administration Go After "Junk" Fees

On Wednesday, October 11, the White House — joined by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) — announced new measures aimed at a variety of so-called “junk fees” charged...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

White House, CFPB, FTC continue assault on “junk fees”

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Last Wednesday, we published three blog posts about new actions taken by the CFPB and FTC related to the Biden Administration’s war on “junk fees”...more

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The Fuss About Junk Fees, Pt. 1: Biden, CFPB, and FTC Collaborate

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Anyone who has financed the purchase of a good or service, had a bank account, bought a car, or purchased sporting event tickets has almost assuredly encountered what the Biden Administration and various regulatory agencies...more

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White House Consumer Fee Focus Turns to Rental Housing Fees, Disclosures

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The White House today brought attention to new state laws and voluntary industry practices that limit fees charged to renters and increase the transparency of those fees, noting the burden such fees impose on American...more

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Biden Administration Continues Efforts to Crackdown on “Junk Fees”

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During his remarks in a meeting with private sector companies on June 15, 2023, President Biden described junk fees as “these hidden charges that companies sneak into your bill to make you pay more and without you really...more

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Biden administration urges states to join fee crack down

On March 8, the Biden administration convened a gathering of state legislative leaders to hold discussions about so-called “junk fees”—described as the “unnecessary, unavoidable, or surprise charges” that obscure true prices...more

Venable LLP

FTC Issues New Rulemaking Proceedings on Customer Reviews and “Junk Fees”

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​​​​​​​Last week at its monthly open meeting, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unveiled two new rulemaking proceedings: the first deals with deceptive customer reviews and endorsements and the second with so-called junk...more

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Biden Administration Issues Regulatory Freeze On New Agency Rules

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In this Issue. In one of its first acts after being installed on January 20, the Biden Administration issued a regulatory freeze on new agency rules that have been adopted but are not yet effective; in one of its final acts...more

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