FTC finalizes shocking ruling in 'junk fees' ban, restaurants react
Related: Popular delivery service settles FTC complaint over controversial issues In 2022, President Joe Biden pressed federal agencies to crack down on junk fees to fulfill his consumer protection agenda and increase economic competition.
FTC bans hidden junk fees in hotel, event ticket prices
The rule is narrower than what the FTC proposed in 2023 that would have broadly banned hidden and deceptive fees regardless of industry. "I urge enforcers to continue cracking down on these unlawful fees and encourage state and federal policymakers to ...
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Andrew Ferguson, the incoming president’s pick to lead the Federal Trade Commission, published a dissent to the agency’s new rule.
The FTC is officially banning hidden junk fees from hotel and ticket prices
The Federal Trade Commission has approved a new rule preventing hotels and ticket sellers from hiding extra fees associated with a purchase. Under the rule, businesses must provide “up-front disclosure” of the total price of a hotel stay,
FTC Bans Hidden ‘Junk Fees’ for Hotels and Concert Tickets
The Biden administration took another step in its push to combat so-called junk fees as the US Federal Trade Commission mandated more price transparency for consumers shopping for live-event tickets and hotel rooms.
New FTC rule bans junk fees for tickets, hotels
In a political win for the Biden administration, the Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday approved its final policy rule to ban so-called junk fees for tickets and hotels.
FTC Cracks Down on Hidden Concert-Ticket Fees
The Federal Trade Commission announced a new rule requiring ticket companies to disclose fees right away rather than hide at the end of a purchase.
Will Khan Resign? FTC Chair Isn't Saying Whether She'll Stick Around After Giving Up Gavel
Some of the more politicized cases might end up in ties, and you can’t enforce without a majority,” said Gerald Stein, a ...
Valley local shares issues renting from Invitation Homes as FTC takes action against corporation
Complaints have been piling up against Invitation Homes. Now, the Federal Trade Commission is investigating the company for ...
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Southern Glazer’s sued by FTC for pricing discrimination
The agency's complaint alleges the alcohol distributor has withheld volume discounts to smaller retailers while favoring ...
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Grubhub agrees to $25 million settlement with FTC
Grubhub Inc. has agreed to pay $25 million to resolve allegations of deceptive business practices with the Illinois attorney ...
Trump selects FTC Commissioner Andrew Ferguson to chair agency
President-elect Trump has tapped Andrew Ferguson to serve as chair of the Federal Trade Commission, an anti-trust and ...
Popular delivery service settles FTC complaint over controversial issues
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FTC Keeps Sights on Data Brokers that Sell Sensitive Location Sites
The Federal Trade Commission recently settled complaints against two data brokers over their handling of consumers’ sensitive location ...