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Massachusetts Finalizes Junk Fee Regulation

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Earlier this month, Massachusetts issued regulations on two of the hottest areas for consumer protection: junk fees and subscriptions. In this blog post, we address the junk fee requirements....more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Massachusetts AG Issues New Regulations Targeting Junk Fees 

On March 3, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced new regulations, issued under the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act, aimed at curbing “junk fees” by requiring businesses to disclose total prices...more

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Tariffs: Force Majeure and Surcharges — FAQs

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As we navigate a turbulent tariff landscape for manufacturers, we want to help you with some of the most frequently asked questions we are encountering right now as they relate to force majeure and price increases:.....more

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Israel Steps Up Enforcement on Retail Price Marking Violations

The Ministry of the Economy’s wide-scale enforcement campaign launched last weekend in branches of supermarket chains throughout the country, found violations of the obligation to mark prices in all of the branches that were...more

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Will This Be on the Exam? FTC Staff Issues Two Initial Reports on Surveillance Pricing

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On January 17, 2025, the staff at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released their first results from the FTC’s Surveillance Pricing market study. The FTC staff reports, including both a “staff perspective” and an “issue...more

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FTC Announces Rule on “Junk Fees” and Pricing Disclosures in Certain Industries

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On December 17, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) released its final Trade Regulation Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees, also called the “Junk Fees Rule” by the Commission. For companies involved in...more

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FTC and DOJ Host First Public Meeting of the Strike Force on Unfair and Illegal Pricing

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At its first public meeting, the federal interagency Strike Force on Unfair and Illegal Pricing signaled a priority of lowering U.S. retail prices. Our Antitrust Team highlights what businesses should know going forward....more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Beware: Multi-Agency Pricing Task Force

Arising out of a March 2024 meeting of the White House Competition Council, President Biden announced the launch of a Strike Force on Unfair and Illegal Pricing designed "to strengthen interagency efforts to root out and stop...more

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California Ban on Hidden Fees to Take Effect; Restaurant Exception Passes

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A new California law that prohibits charging hidden fees for goods and services takes effect on July 1. After that date, all fees, with a few limited exceptions, must be disclosed at the outset of a consumer transaction and...more

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

Los Angeles County Sues Grubhub for Unfair Business Practices and False Advertising

On February 21, 2024, Los Angeles County filed a complaint for injunctive relief and damages against Grubhub alleging that the company engaged in false and deceptive advertising and unfair business practices that harm...more

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Pricing Litigation: Ten Years In

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Over the last ten years, nearly 300 class actions have been filed against retailers across the country, alleging that they deceived customers by advertising illusory sales or unsubstantiated reference prices. Our team is...more

Cornerstone Research

What Is Partitioned Pricing, the Subject of Recent Regulatory and Litigation Scrutiny?

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In recent months, various groups—including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other high-level government regulators—have raised questions about the appropriateness of “add on” charges paid by consumers who are buying...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

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FTC Consumer Protection Chief Sam Levine Outlines FTC Priorities at the NAD Conference

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On September 19, Sam Levine, the director of the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, outlined the agency’s priorities at the annual conference of the National Advertising Division. Here are the...more

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FTC Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Junk Fees and Drip Pricing; January 9, 2023 Comment Deadline

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) regarding its intent to promulgate rules on so-called “drip pricing” and “junk fees.” The anticipated rulemaking may not be...more

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AD-ttorneys@law - June 2022 #2

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No More Social Fix for Cali Kids? New state bill targets social media addiction - Vertigo 2.0 - There’s a tidal wave of anger against social media. And every time it seems to crest, another swell comes up from...more

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