Podcast - New Guidance on Complying with FTC Rule on Deceptive and Unfair Fees
Hidden Fees in the Live-Event Ticketing and Short-Term Lodging Industries
The FTC and Connecticut Join Forces for Action Against Nissan Dealer
The FTC Takes Initiative to Stop Junk Fees
Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast Episode: The Biden Admin “Junk Fees” Initiative Continues: What the Latest Actions Mean for the Consumer Financial Services and Rental Housing Industries, Pt 1
In early March, the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office finalized the commonwealth's regulations on unfair and deceptive fees, which it refers to in its press release as "junk fee" regulations, while simultaneously...more
On December 17, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its final trade regulation rule, "Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees," commonly referred to as the "Junk Fees Rule." We review the significance of the Final Rule...more
In this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "The FTC and Connecticut Join Forces for Action Against Nissan Dealer," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta discusses a recent action taken by the Federal...more
On December 12, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published the long-awaited regulation specific to motor vehicle dealers to address concerns of consumer deception in the sales process (Final Rule). In a 3-0 vote, the FTC...more
After more than a year of review, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on December 12, 2023 launched its much-anticipated final rule targeting misleading advertising and sales tactics by new car dealers. First proposed in the...more
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
A new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) concerning advertising, add-on products and new disclosures in the motor vehicle marketplace could have a major impact on industry participants. Using...more