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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

Alston & Bird

FTC Issues Final Rule on Junk Fees for Live Ticketing and Short-Term Lodging

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Our Consumer Protection/FTC Team breaks down the Federal Trade Commission’s final rule regulating live-event ticket and hotel pricing practices....more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Minnesota Jumps on the Pricing Transparency Bandwagon

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Minnesota is the latest state to join the roster of those that have recently adopted pricing transparency laws. As background, on February 11, 2024, New York amended General Business Law 518 to provide that consumers could...more

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A Variety of Fees and Surcharges Implicated in Early Cases Enforcing California’s Honest Pricing Law

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Since July 1, when California’s “Honest Pricing Law” or “Hidden Fees Statute” became effective, the plaintiffs’ bar has filed more than a dozen complaints alleging violations of the statute....more

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Fifth Circuit Grounds Department of Transportation’s Price Transparency and “Junk Fee” Rule

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This week, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay of the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) price transparency and “junk fee” rule (the Rule or the Final Rule). The ruling effectively blocks the DOT from enforcing...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

State AGs Support FTC’s Proposed Rule Prohibiting “Junk” Fees

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On February 7, a coalition of 19 state attorneys general (AG) filed a comment letter supporting the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed Trade Regulation Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees (Rule). The state AGs echoed the...more

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[Webinar] Avoiding Hidden Traps: Complying with the Federal Trade Commission’s New Junk Fees and CARS Rules and Related State Laws...

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Stay informed about two recent FTC actions on price transparency, the “CARS” and “Unfair or Deceptive Fees” Rules, as well as similar state laws. By understanding regulators’ expectations regarding fee disclosure, add-on...more

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FTC Finalizes CARS Rule Imposing Substantial Regulatory Requirements on Auto Dealerships

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized its Combating Auto Retail Scams Trade Regulation (CARS) Rule, which will affect almost every aspect of auto advertising and sales. Our Consumer Protection/FTC Team explains how...more

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