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“Junk Fee” Legislative Roundup
For the past several years, state AGs have been “checked-in” when it comes to hidden hotel and resort fees. (Revisit our round-up of AG actions against those fees here ). To date, these enforcers have largely relied on…
California Issues FAQs on Hidden Fee Law
This week, the California AG’s office released a set of FAQs on California’s law addressing hidden fees. As a reminder, the law states that the following practices will be unlawful under the Consumer Legal Remedies Act…
California DOJ Dispels Myths on New Hidden Fee Law
Last year, California enacted a law which will generally require companies to include all mandatory fees when they advertise prices. Starting on July 1, 2024, the following practices will be unlawful: Advertising,…
A Group of 19 State AGs Support the FTC’s Proposed Rule on “Junk Fees”
Another week, another flag on so-called junk fees. The FTC is in the midst of a months-long rulemaking targeting “unfair or deceptive fees” that would fundamentally alter the way businesses can advertise their prices…
Hidden Fees Aren’t Sexy
It’s a well-known principle (amongst those who practice in certain professions) that if you’re trying to make something sexy, you generally don’t want to reveal everything all at once. Instead, it can be better to…