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Artificial Intelligence and Abuse of Dominance in EU Law

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The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and its widespread availability raises questions regarding how it might facilitate EU competition law violations. ...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Ad Law News and Views - June 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

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California Looks to Crack Down on Algorithmic Pricing and Clarify Antitrust Pleading Standards

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The California State Assembly recently unveiled legislation (“AB 325”) designed to strengthen California antitrust enforcement in two ways. First, the proposed statute would impose heavy restrictions on — and under some...more

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Connecticut Requires Prices to Include Most Fees

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

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Massachusetts Finalizes Junk Fee Regulation

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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

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California Ban on Hidden Fees to Take Effect; Restaurant Exception Passes

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A new California law that prohibits charging hidden fees for goods and services takes effect on July 1. After that date, all fees, with a few limited exceptions, must be disclosed at the outset of a consumer transaction and...more

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Minnesota Joins the Fee Fray with a Twist on Variable Pricing

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On May 20, Minnesota Gov. Tim Waltz signed the state’s so-called junk fee bill into law. The law, similar to a proposed Federal Trade Commission rule and laws in other states, requires businesses to include all mandatory fees...more

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The Legal Menu: California Attorney General Issues FAQs on Junk Fee Ban

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Wednesday saw the release of CA Attorney General Bob Bonta’s long-awaited FAQs on the California “junk fee” ban, now rebranded as the “Honest Pricing Law” or “Hidden Fees Statute.” The FAQs largely reiterate the very...more

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

Los Angeles County Sues Grubhub for Unfair Business Practices and False Advertising

On February 21, 2024, Los Angeles County filed a complaint for injunctive relief and damages against Grubhub alleging that the company engaged in false and deceptive advertising and unfair business practices that harm...more

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

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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

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California Bans Hidden Fees

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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

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

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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

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