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The FTC “Junk Fee” Rule Is Here… Along With a Wave of State Laws

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Key Takeaways - - The Federal Trade Commission’s Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees is now in effect. - The rule applies to businesses that offer or advertise live-event tickets or short-term lodging. - If including the...more

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The FTC “Junk Fee” Rule Is Here…Along with a Wave of State Laws

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Also referred to as the “junk fee” rule against “bait-and-switch” or “drip” pricing, the rule was adopted with bipartisan support in the waning days of the Biden presidency. Further, the Republican-led FTC under the Trump...more

Cozen O'Connor

Missouri Issues Rule Requiring Social Media Companies to Offer Algorithmic Choice

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Missouri AG Andrew Bailey issued a rule requiring social media companies to offer algorithmic choice for users in the state....more

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Massachusetts AG Issues Broad "Junk Fee" Regulations

On Monday, March 3, 2025, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell finalized new regulations under the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act, Chapter 93A, restricting the use of hidden or surprise fees at the end of a...more

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New Massachusetts Business Rule Continues Recent Regulation of Rental Price Disclosures

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A rule governing Unfair and Deceptive Fees (940 CMR 38.00) published March 3 by the Massachusetts Attorney General sets new Total Price disclosure obligations in marketing and sales for a wide set of covered businesses,...more

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NYC DCWP Further Delays Effective Date of Amended Debt Collection Rules

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In our previous post, we discussed the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection’s (NYC DCWP) decision to delay the enforcement of the amended debt collection rules from December 1, 2024, to April 1, 2025....more

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FDA Sets Action Levels For Lead

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A year ago, the FDA issued draft guidance for lead levels in baby foods. In the year since the FDA issued its draft guidance for lead levels in baby food, two states, California and Maryland, have adopted laws which require...more

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