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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

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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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