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 junk ticket, hotel fees
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Tuesday banned surprise junk fees for ticketing platforms, vacation rental sites and hotel fees, deeming the practice “unfair” and “deceptive.” “People
FTC's Junk Fees Ban for Tickets and Travel to Go Into Effect by Next Summer
The commission says the new rules will save people time and money, with more transparent pricing and fewer hidden fees.
Hidden ticket fees and vacation rental charges banned in America
The Federal Trade Commission announced a final rule banning ticketing and short-term rental companies from including hidden junk fees in their total price on Tuesday.
Hotels, short-term rentals will need to disclose 'hidden fees.' Here's what to know.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission passed the Junk Fees Rule on short-term lodging. Here's what travelers should know.
Ticketmaster’s hidden junk fees junked for the time being
The Junk Fees Rule prohibits “bait-and-switch pricing” that hides total prices for live-event tickets and hotels. For our purposes, this is mainly about Ticketmaster, which owns a monopoly share of the ticket-buying market and has,
Hotels Banned from Adding Hidden Charges to the Final Bill
The price you see when you search for hotel or short-term rental rates online should be the total price per night, according to a new ruling from the Federal Trade Commission.
Hidden Junk Fees Banned For Live Events Tickets (For Now)
It’s about to get easier to compares prices for tickets to live events. The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday finalized a rule requiring businesses to disclose total prices, including any hidden fees,
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FTC bans hidden junk fees in hotel, event ticket prices
The Federal Trade Commission passed a rule on Tuesday requiring ticket sellers, hotels and vacation rental sites to ...
Popular delivery service settles FTC complaint over controversial issues
Grubhub also promoted its services on search engines when customers looked up a restaurant's name, blocking market ...
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 ...
What’s going to happen to the FTC’s ‘junk fees’ rule once Trump takes office?
Andrew Ferguson, the incoming president’s pick to lead the Federal Trade Commission, published a dissent to the agency’s new ...
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AutoCanada to pay record $20 million to settle FTC case against Illinois dealership
It was the largest settlement in FTC history against a dealership, the agency said, which worked with the state of Illinois ...
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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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FTC and DOJ Withdraw More Guidance Leaving the State of Collaborative Projects Less Clear
On Dec. 11, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Antitrust Division announced the withdrawal of their decades-old guidelines regarding collaboration ...
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 ...
Grubhub Settles Deceptive Practices Suit With Illinois and FTC for $25 Million
The food delivery app company was accused of misleading customers about the cost of delivery and deceiving drivers about ...
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A New Era of Auto-Renewal: A Closer Look at the New FTC and California Requirements
It’s time to revisit automatic renewal compliance. With California amending its Automatic Renewal Law ("ARL") on September 24 ...
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Bloomington-Normal and Peoria car dealerships accused of fraud in AG, FTC lawsuit
Leader Automotive was accused of deceiving customers about car prices and availability, posting fake reviews, charging ...