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New Virginia Law Mandates Disclosure of Mandatory Fees in Consumer Transactions, Subject to Certain Exemptions

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On May 2, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed Senate Bill 1212 (SB 1212) into law, introducing new requirements and prohibitions under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act. Specifically, SB 1212 targets the disclosure of...more

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Fee-Fallin’: Why “Tariff Fees” Are Not A Quick Fix to Offset New Costs

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In the wake of the Trump administration’s newly-imposed tariffs, many retailers are facing significant unanticipated cost increases across their supply chains, from raw materials, to manufacturing, to transporting goods...more

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Want to Have Customers Cover Payment Processing Fees? What You Need to Know About Credit Card Surcharging

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Credit card surcharging is on the rise. Imposing a surcharge in a compliant manner is more than adding a fee at the point of sale. Below we review on a high level the legal and commercial considerations for merchants before...more

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FTC Final Rule Targets Hidden Fees in Live-Event Ticketing and Short-Term Lodging

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized its long-anticipated Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees (Final Rule), targeting hidden mandatory fees and ensuring transparent pricing disclosures to consumers. Unlike the Notice...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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NY State Mandates Disclosure of Credit Card Surcharges

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Under a new law that took effect on February 11, 2024, all “sellers” in New York who apply a credit card surcharge to sales transactions must now comply with certain consumer disclosure requirements. Signed into law by...more

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Price Display in Credit Transactions: What are the Obligations?

The Haifa District Court recently handed down a ruling in a motion to certify a class action filed against Ofir Tours Ltd. by its customer. The plaintiff bought an Eilat hotel vacation through Ofir Tours, paying in credit...more

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District of Columbia AG Issues Supplemental Business Advisory on Restaurant Fees

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In August, District of Columbia Attorney General (AG) Brian Schwalb issued a Supplemental Business Advisory (advisory) to provide guidance and examples to restaurants for complying with their legal obligation under the...more

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