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MA AG Issues Updated Guidance Ahead of “Junk Fee” Compliance Deadline

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Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell has released updated compliance guidance, including a new webinar, to help businesses comply with the state’s new consumer protection regulations targeting so-called “junk fees.”...more

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FTC Preemptively Throws Flag on StubHub Ahead of Football Season

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The FTC sent a warning letter to StubHub Holdings, Inc. regarding practices that may violate the Commission’s new Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees. In the letter, the FTC warned the company that it may have misrepresented...more

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Ensuring Compliance with ‘Junk Fee’ Regulatory Requirements

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With the continued expansion of the regulation of “junk fees,” including bipartisan actions from federal, state, and local authorities, it is more important than ever for businesses to ensure compliance with these...more

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Executive Order on Live Entertainment Ticketing Signals Continued Enforcement of Unfair Pricing

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The president recently issued an executive order (Order), targeting allegedly unfair pricing practices such as “scalping” and “junk fees” in live entertainment ticketing. The Order prioritizes enforcement of price...more

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What the Massachusetts "Junk Fee" Rules Mean for Automotive Sales and Marketing Efforts

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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

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Cash Advance Company to Pay $17 Million in FTC Settlement

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The FTC has reached a proposed settlement with Cleo AI, Inc., resolving allegations that the personal finance app violated the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act through deceptive marketing and billing...more

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States and Feds Continue Crackdown on Hidden Fees

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Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell has announced new consumer protection regulations targeting so-called “junk fees.” Effective September 2, 2025, the regulations require businesses to clearly and prominently...more

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Outside the Rule, Inside the Court: FTC Throws a Curve for Rental Housing Rent and Fee Disclosures in Ads and Leasing

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Colorado Attorney General filed suit January 16 against a major property management company, alleging deceptive practices under Section 5 of the FTC Act, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act...more

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The State AG Report – 12.19.2024

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Illinois AG’s and FTC’s Settlement Takes a $25 Million...more

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Illinois AG’s and FTC’s Settlement Takes a $25 Million Bite Out of Grubhub

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Illinois AG Kwame Raoul and the FTC have settled with Grubhub Inc. and Grubhub Holdings Inc. (collectively, “Grubhub”) to resolve allegations that it engaged in deceptive business practices that harmed customers, food...more

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New FTC Rule Cracks Down on Hidden Fees

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The FTC has finalized a new rule aimed at ensuring greater transparency for consumers regarding mandatory fees, also called “junk fees,” for live event tickets and short-term lodging....more

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FTC and Illinois Attorney General Settle with Grubhub for Deceptive Practices

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This week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Illinois attorney general announced a settlement with Grubhub Inc. to resolve allegations that the company engaged in an array of unfair and deceptive practices that...more

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FTC Accuses Cash-Advance App of Misleading Consumers

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The FTC has filed a lawsuit against online cash advance app Dave, Inc. alleging that it misled consumers about cash advances and fees in violation of the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act....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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Home Rental Company to Pay $48 Million Over Alleged Deceptive Practices

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The FTC settled with Invitation Homes Inc. to resolve allegations that its home rental service practices violated the FTC Act and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLB Act). ...more

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Technical Violations of State Collection Practices Laws Can Lead to Class Action Liability

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If you are reading this article, you are likely aware that a creditor collecting its own debts in its own name is not a "debt collector" under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ("FDCPA") or its implementing rule,...more

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Resort to ​“Hidden Fees” and You May End Up with a Heartbreak Hotel

Consumer protection enforcers may be on the lookout for misleading hotel and resort rates and fees this summer travel season. This includes state attorneys general (AGs), who have announced multiple lawsuits and settlements...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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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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Massachusetts AG Settles $3.5M COVID-19 Delivery Fee Case With Grubhub

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On January 12, Massachusetts Attorney General (AG) Andrea Joy Campbell announced a settlement with Grubhub Holdings Inc. and Grubhub, Inc., (Grubhub) for repeatedly violating a statutory limit on the fees that third-party...more

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FTC and Connecticut AG File Suit Against Auto Dealer over Alleged “Junk Fees”

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Connecticut Attorney General William Tong filed suit against auto dealer Manchester City Nissan (Manchester City), its owner, and several employees for allegedly deceiving consumers...more

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State AG Updates: Florida, New York, Arkansas, Multistate Settlements and the FTC

In this edition of Faegre Drinker’s State Attorneys General Update, we discuss: A joint FTC and Florida AG action against a chargeback servicing company for allegedly submitting false information to banks...more

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Junk Fee Prevention Act: Senators Introduce Bill to Eliminate Excessive Fees for Consumers

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On March 22, 2023, Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced a bill “to limit and eliminate excessive, hidden, and unnecessary fees imposed on consumers.” In response to President Biden’s...more

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Is Your New Year’s Resolution to Comply with Automatic Renewal Laws? If So, Look No Further

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The law surrounding negative option and continuity programs continues to evolve rapidly. Feeling a bit overwhelmed with the latest developments? Below is what you need to know in light of new laws, new enforcement actions,...more

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Tipping Point for State Attorneys General?

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Earlier this month, we reported that the AGs (including the DC Attorney General’s Office) are paying close attention to delivery and service fees. Sure enough, the DC AG’s office filed yet another lawsuit related to delivery...more

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