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Massachusetts AG Campbell Releases “Junk” Fees and Auto-Renewal Regulations

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Massachusetts Attorney General (AG) Andrea Joy Campbell announced Massachusetts’ new consumer protection regulations prohibiting “junk fees” and providing consumers with greater transparency regarding trial and subscription...more

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Massachusetts Attorney General introduces new regs against “junk fees”

On March 3, the Massachusetts Attorney General (AG) announced new regulations to combat so-called “junk fees” by requiring businesses to disclose total product costs upfront and simplify cancellation processes for trial...more

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Hidden Fees in the Live-Event Ticketing and Short-Term Lodging Industries

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In this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "Hidden Fees in the Live-Event Ticketing and Short-Term Lodging Industries," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta discusses the Federal Trade Commission's...more

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The State AG Report – 12.19.2024

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Illinois AG’s and FTC’s Settlement Takes a $25 Million...more

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New FTC Rule Cracks Down on Hidden Fees

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The FTC has finalized a new rule aimed at ensuring greater transparency for consumers regarding mandatory fees, also called “junk fees,” for live event tickets and short-term lodging....more

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FTC Proposes Rule to Prohibit Hidden and Falsely Advertised Fees

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On October 11, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced a new proposed rule to prohibit “junk fees,” which the FTC states are hidden and bogus fees that can harm consumers and undercut honest businesses. FTC...more

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FTC, CFPB, and California Crack Down on Hidden Fees

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The FTC proposed a new rule aimed at ensuring greater transparency for consumers regarding mandatory fees, also referred to as “junk fees.” Under this proposal, businesses would be required to incorporate all mandatory fees...more

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THE FCC Cracks Down on Cable Pricing

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On June 20th, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) proposed a new rule which would require cable TV and broadcast satellite operators to provide complete transparency on their bills and get rid of any “hidden”...more

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