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On April 9, the Federal Trade Commission announced a settlement with StubHub Holdings, Inc. resolving allegations that the company advertised live‑event ticket prices without disclosing the all-in price up front. ...more
“Junk fees” have become a central political and regulatory buzzword in recent years. The term generally refers to extra charges tacked onto purchases — such as convenience, service, resort, or handling fees — that are either...more
Since January 2026, four major regulatory developments have landed on New York City hotel operators in rapid succession. Individually, each represents a significant compliance obligation....more
The Trump administration recently sent warning letters to 97 auto dealership groups nationwide, putting the entire industry on notice, and signaling an aggressive posture on the disclosure of mandatory fees....more
The FTC has sent letters to 97 auto groups, warning them that they must advertise the total price of vehicles that consumers will be required to pay; that figure must include all mandatory fees....more
In March 2026, the Trump administration has taken a number of steps in quick succession related to consumer protection. President Donald Trump issued an executive order to “combat fraudulent ‘Made in America’ claims” in...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced that it sent letters to 97 auto dealership groups nationwide, “warning them that the prices they advertise must be the total price—including all mandatory fees—that...more
On March 13, the FTC announced that it has sent letters cautioning 97 automotive retailers that advertised vehicle prices must reflect the total cost to consumers, including all mandatory fees. The letters urged the...more
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it is sending warning letters to 97 auto dealership groups nationwide, reminding them that the price they advertise to consumers must reflect the total price consumers...more
On March 13, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it is sending warning letters to ninety-seven auto dealerships throughout the nation. The letters state, "[t]his letter is to advise you that you may be...more
On March 13, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it is sending warning letters to 97 auto dealership groups across the country, signaling a renewed focus on deceptive pricing practices in the retail auto sector....more
On 19 February 2026, Gina Cass-Gottlieb, Chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), announced the ACCC's 2026-27 Compliance and Enforcement Priorities. The ACCC reaffirmed its enduring priorities to...more
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are required to update and publish payment policies and rates for hospital outpatient departments and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) annually. In November 2025, CMS...more
On Jan. 15, 2026, President Trump announced his “Great Healthcare Plan.” The plan focuses on four priority areas: lowering drug prices, lowering insurance premiums, holding big insurers accountable and maximizing price...more
President Trump’s April 15, 2025, Executive Order on lowering the cost of prescription drug pricing, among other things, directed the Department of Labor (DOL) to propose regulations to improve the transparency of fees and...more
On Jan. 28, 2026, the New York Attorney General finalized six rules and issued one new proposed rule to address excessive price increases during emergencies. New York’s price- gouging law, General Business Law § 396‑r,...more
This article is part of a regular column in which each installment features observations on one state's attorney general enforcement news and trends, and the compliance implications....more
On Jan. 15, 2026, the White House released a fact sheet outlining healthcare priorities (the Fact Sheet) and calling on Congress to turn those priorities into law. Congress is also including a health policy package in...more
Using a multi-pronged approach, the federal government is aggressively promoting greater transparency and understanding of costs and pricing in the healthcare and health insurance market. Indeed, last month, the U.S....more
Explore some of the ways in which consumer protection regulators tackled health care issues in 2025, from GLP-1 weight loss drugs to Artificial intelligence (AI) oversight and pricing transparency. Learn what enforcement...more
2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for health care reimbursement. From major CMS payment rules to evolving disclosure requirements, AI scrutiny, and mounting pressure on providers across the care continuum, the 2026...more
On December 17, 2025, a coalition of ten state attorneys general announced a $4.25 million settlement with Menards, the third-largest home improvement chain, resolving allegations that the company deceptively marketed its...more
CMS has made important updates to the hospital price transparency requirements, with the new rules effective January 1, 2026, and enforcement beginning April 1, 2026. While hospitals have been navigating price transparency...more
On December 23, 2025, three federal agencies released a proposed rule to make costs more transparent in health plans. The proposal aligns with an executive order that President Donald Trump issued in February 2025 to enforce...more
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), in conjunction with the Departments of Treasury and Labor, published a proposed rule on December 23, 2025 to update the price transparency reporting requirements for...more