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(Podcast) The Briefing: Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing – Part 2 (Archive)
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On May 12, the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees took effect. Often referred to as the “Junk Fees Rule,” the Rule targets hidden, misleading, and deceptive charges and fees imposed by...more
Also referred to as the “junk fee” rule against “bait-and-switch” or “drip” pricing, the rule was adopted with bipartisan support in the waning days of the Biden presidency. Further, the Republican-led FTC under the Trump...more
On May 12, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enacted the Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees (the “Rule”), mandating that businesses disclose all mandatory fees upfront in advertised prices. This initiative aims to...more
In this episode of "Clearly Conspicuous," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta breaks down the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees, focusing on recent FAQs that clarify its application...more
Following a public consultation, IVASS has finalized the technical rules implementing Italy's new Insurance Arbitrator, an out-of-court dispute resolution system aimed at enhancing consumer protection in the insurance sector....more
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has recently announced that the FTC’s Click to Cancel Rule (the “Rule”) has been postponed to July 14, 2025. Originally planned to become effective May 14, 2025, the Commission released...more
Enforcement of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Click-to-Cancel Rule (Rule) has now been deferred to July 14, 2025. The FTC noted that enforcement of the Rule did not adequately consider the compliance burdens...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) on May 9, 2025, voted to defer the compliance deadline for the amended Negative Option Rule (Rule) by 60 days "given the complexities" of conforming to the amended Rule....more
The live entertainment industry should take note that the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has finalized its Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees aimed at eliminating deceptive pricing practices in the live-event ticketing...more
Our Consumer Protection/FTC Team notes that the Federal Trade Commission extended the compliance deadline of the Negative Option Rule (better known as the Click-to-Cancel Rule) by 60 days....more
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) aimed at helping businesses and consumers understand the agency’s Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees, which takes effect on May...more
Late Friday, the FTC announced that the Commission had voted 3-0 to extend the compliance deadline for the to-be-effective provisions of the Negative Option Rule, formerly known as the “Click to Cancel Rule.” While the...more
The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees, 16 C.F.R. Part 464, is effective as of May 12, 2025. According to the FTC’s recent press release, the Rule “prohibits bait-and-switch pricing and other...more
On May 12, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission’s Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees will take effect. Under the rule, certain businesses must disclose all mandatory fees and the total price up front to limit bait-and-switch...more
Companies with B2C or B2B recurring payment programs that include negative option terms should review their disclosure, consent, and cancellation practices to ensure compliance with the rule....more
Key Takeaways - - Beginning May 14, businesses offering "negative option features" can incur significant financial penalties for each violation of the FTC’s “click-to-cancel” rule. - The rule imposes obligations related to...more
The FTC issued FAQs to answer common questions about its Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees and to provide a small entity compliance guide in connection with the Rule. The issuance of the FAQs affirms that the current FTC, led...more
On May 5, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or “the Commission”) published FAQs aimed at providing consumers and businesses with information regarding the agency’s Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees (the “Junk Fees Rule”...more
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
The Federal Trade Commission’s final “click-to-cancel” rule, which goes into effect on May 14, 2025, attempts to address the difficulties consumers may face when trying to cancel an automatically renewing subscription. The...more
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
A rule governing Unfair and Deceptive Fees (940 CMR 38.00) published March 3 by the Massachusetts Attorney General sets new Total Price disclosure obligations in marketing and sales for a wide set of covered businesses,...more
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
Auto dealers nationwide received good news Monday when the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the CARS Rule, a set of regulations passed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that would have imposed cumbersome...more
In 2023, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sought public comments on how to combat perceived unfair and deceptive trade practices, recurring subscription charges, and cancelation of such plans. Born out of these...more