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StubHub to Refund $10M in ‘Junk Fees’ as Part of Latest FTC Settlement
By Clayton Friedman, Namrata Kang
Regulators have been steadily tightening the screws on “junk fees” across the economy — from hotel resort fees to “service” and other charges when buying live event tickets. The Federal…
All About Advertising Law
Intuit v. FTC Reshapes Deceptive Advertising Enforcement Authority
By Leonard L. Gordon, Michaela Bevan
On March 20, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals held that the administrative adjudication of deceptive advertising claims by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) violates the constitutional separation of powers,…
ComplexDiscovery
FTC’s OkCupid Action Reframes AI Training Data as a Consumer Protection Issue
By Rob Robinson
Editor’s Note: A dating app’s quiet handoff of three million user photographs to an AI startup has become the test case for whether federal consumer protection law can govern how…
Inside Consumer Protection
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Rulemaking for Unfair or Deceptive Rental Housing Fee Practices
By Andrew Smith, Laura Kim, Jehan Patterson, Alexandra Remick, Analese Bridges
On March 12, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“ANPRM”) seeking public comment on a proposed rulemaking focusing on potential unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the…
All About Advertising Law
FTC Warns Auto Dealers: Advertised Vehicle Prices Must Include Mandatory Fees
By Leonard L. Gordon, Eden Caliendo
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it is sending warning letters to 97 auto dealership groups nationwide, reminding them that the price they advertise to consumers must reflect the total…
Inside Consumer Protection
FTC Negative Option Rule ANPRM
By Laura Kim, Jehan Patterson, Alexandra Remick, Carter McCants
On March 11, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or “the Commission”) announced an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“ANPRM”) regarding its Rule Concerning the Use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans, commonly known as…
Taft Privacy & Data Security Insights
The Use of AI in Interviewing, Hiring, and HR
The use of AI in hiring and employment contexts has become a special area of interest for U.S. state legislatures in recent years. Does your business utilize AI solutions for…
Regulatory Oversight
FTC Sues JustAnswer Over Allegedly Deceptive Subscription Practices
By Michael Yaghi, Namrata Kang
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued JustAnswer LLC and its founder and CEO, Andrew Kurtzig, alleging that the online Q&A platform deceives consumers into costly recurring subscriptions without their…
All About Advertising Law
FTC Lawsuit Targets JustAnswer for Alleged ROSCA and Subscription Disclosure Violations
By Leonard L. Gordon, Shahin O. Rothermel, Jay Prapaisilp
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit in federal court against JustAnswer LLC and its CEO, arising from the company’s subscription program. According to the complaint, JustAnswer…
Consumer Finance and Fintech Blog
Eleventh Circuit Affirms FTC Injunction Requiring Express Informed Consent for Fees
By A.J. Dhaliwal, Mehul Madia, Maxwell Earp-Thomas
On January 6, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit largely affirmed an FTC enforcement action under Section 5 of the FTC Act, upholding summary judgment and a…