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Massachusetts Attorney General Issues Expansive ‘Junk Fees Rule’

The Attorney General of Massachusetts recently promulgated rules expanding the scope of its enforcement against alleged “junk fees,” including business practices for consumer subscriptions, renewals, and recurring charge...more

FTC Issues Final ‘Junk Fees Rule’ to Crackdown on Aggressive Pricing Practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) recently issued a final rule (the Junk Fees Rule or the Rule) banning so-called “junk fees” in two key industries: short-term lodging and live events. The Rule addresses...more

Recent Crackdown on Junk Fees: Federal, State, and Private Actions

What Are Junk Fees? “Junk fees” refer to the broad swath of fees and charges, often mandatory, that are not included in the initial offered price of a good or service. Common examples include mandatory fees charged by hotels,...more

Federal, State Agencies Want to Dump Junk Fees: How to Manage Business Risk

Businesses should be aware that the Biden administration continues its attempt to curb junk fees, with additional actions proposed by the Federal Trade Commission and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau....more

California Governor Signs Bill Targeting ‘Junk Fees’

With his signature, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 478, expanding California’s already sweeping consumer protection laws to include a broad array of fees and charges referred to by the bill authors as...more

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