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FTC Announces Final Junk Fees Rule Applying to Live-Event Tickets and Short-Term Lodging

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On December 17, 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its final “Junk Fees Rule” (the “Final Rule” or “Rule”) to prevent certain practices related to pricing in the live-event ticketing and short-term...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

FTC Unveils Sweeping Rule to Tackle 'Junk Fees' and Redefine Consumer Pricing Transparency - Kattison Avenue | Issue 11

In response to the Biden administration's resounding call for more transparency in consumer pricing, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has unveiled a proposed rule on "junk fees," setting the stage to significantly impact...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

October 2023 UDAAP Bulletin

The following document provides a monthly roundup summarizing enforcement actions, guidance, rulemakings, and other public statements from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission regarding...more

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Agencies Take Action on "Junk Fees"

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On October 11, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a proposed rule to prohibit so-called junk fees, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an advisory opinion to large banks and credit unions...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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U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee Grants FTC’s Motion to Temporarily Shut Down Alleged Credit Card Debt...

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On November 21, 2022, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District Of Tennessee granted the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC’s) ex parte motion for, among other relief, a temporary restraining order (“TRO”) to shut down an...more

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