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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

CFPB Portal for State and Local Orders Opens: Risks Remain

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently promulgated a final rule requiring certain nonbank financial companies to register public orders issued by federal, state, or local agencies that contain prospective...more

CFPB Finalizes New Rule to Monitor Nonbank ‘Repeat Offenders’

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently finalized its proposed rule to create a so-called “Repeat Offender” registry for certain covered financial services providers and individuals violating federal, state,...more

CFPB Expands ‘Junk Fee’ Crackdown to Mortgage Closing Costs

Following a recent call for consumer input, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced it will launch a formal public inquiry into so-called “junk fees” that the Bureau claims may be increasing mortgage closing...more

US Supreme Court Upholds Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Funding Structure

The US Supreme Court ruled on May 16, 2024 that the funding structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)—which is funded with money from the Federal Reserve rather than the US Congress—does not run afoul of...more

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