StubHub agrees to pay $10 million and revise fee disclosures following federal complaint. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a $10 million settlement with StubHub over allegations that…
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FTC Officials Testify Before Senate Committee
The chairman highlighted the progress the commission has made in the past year. Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson and Commissioner Mark Meador recently testified before the Senate…
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DOJ Announces Settlement over Violations of Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
The nation’s largest property management company auto-charged early termination fees to military personnel who ended leases due to change of station orders. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced…
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FTC Warns Ticket Site Ahead of NFL Schedule Release
The agency’s letter outlined penalties for noncompliance to regulation requiring total ticket pricing. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a warning letter to StubHub, the country’s largest ticket…
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FTC Rule on Deceptive Fees Going into Effect
The rule targeting hidden and deceptive fees in ticketing and short-term lodging take effect Monday. The Federal Trade Commission’s rule prohibiting bait-and-switch pricing and other tactics used to…
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DOJ Sues Visa for Monopolizing Debit Card Markets
The department alleges the company “has unlawfully amassed the power to extract fees.” The Department of Justice filed an antitrust suit against Visa for anti-competitive actions. The department…
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CFPB Warns Banks of Overdraft Fee Consent Requirements in New Guidance
Attempts to reign in “phantom opt-in” agreements in updated legal interpretation. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a new guidance this month, cautioning banks not to charge…
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FTC Takes Action Against Unfair Franchisor Practices to Protect Small Business Owners
New policies and guidance address illegal contract clauses and undisclosed fees to ensure transparency and fairness in the franchise industry. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated actions…
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