Consumer Protection Law
May 31, 2024
Navigating the 'junk fee' crackdown
California has banned undisclosed fees across various services, and the FTC has proposed a rule to eliminate hidden fees nationwide.
Alejandro Moreno
Partner, Sheppard Mullin
501 W Broadway Ste 1900
San Diego , CA 92101
Phone: (619) 338-6500
Email: amoreno@sheppardmullin.com
Harvard Univ Law School; Cambridge MA
Skylar Stoudt
Associate, Sheppard Mullin
The Biden administration has recently launched a rigorous campaign against so-called “junk fees.” From the corridors of car dealerships to the booking pages of hotels, no sector remains untouched by the government’s focus on additional charges for services or products, which the administration argues can obscure the true cost to consumers. While the effort is framed as a push for transparency and fairness, it forces business owners to navigate a fine line between ope...
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