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The FTC and Connecticut Join Forces for Action Against Nissan Dealer

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In this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "The FTC and Connecticut Join Forces for Action Against Nissan Dealer," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta discusses a recent action taken by the Federal...more

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FTC Calls Out Bill Payment Company’s Use of Dark Pattern Practices

On April 25, the FTC took action against a Washington-based bill payment company and its two co-founders alleging that the company used misleading search ads to impersonate consumers’ billers and deceptive design practices to...more

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March 2024 UDAAP Bulletin

Editor's Note The following document provides a monthly roundup summarizing enforcement actions, guidance, rulemakings, and other public statements from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Federal Trade Commission,...more

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FTC Announces Settlement of Junk Fee Enforcement Action

On February 6, the FTC announced that it had reached proposed settlements with several defendants in a pending action where the parties were accused of operating a fraudulent student debt relief scheme and collecting...more

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CFPB Bites of the Month - 2023 Annual Review - Auto

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In this article, we share a timeline of our monthly "bites" for 2023 applicable to the auto finance industry. We think it's safe to say that the auto finance industry was top of mind to the CFPB. ...more

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Junk Fee Supervisory and Enforcement Activity Targets Auto Servicers

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For almost two years, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has made combating so-called junk fees an agency priority, bringing multiple enforcement actions, undertaking supervisory activity, and collaborating with...more

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The Fuss About Junk Fees, Pt. 3: Defending Junk Fees Litigation and Regulatory Oversight

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In this three-part series, we first reviewed the Biden Administration’s collaborative efforts with the CFPB and the FTC to regulate “junk fees.” We highlighted recent regulatory, enforcement, and private actions and trends in...more

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The Fuss About Junk Fees, Pt. 1: Biden, CFPB, and FTC Collaborate

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Anyone who has financed the purchase of a good or service, had a bank account, bought a car, or purchased sporting event tickets has almost assuredly encountered what the Biden Administration and various regulatory agencies...more

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Podcast - Junk Fees: What's the Flap All About

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In this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "Junk Fees: What's the Flap All About," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta discusses the political and regulatory background of junk fees, with a focus on...more

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Regulatory Agencies Focus on “Junk Fees”

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The Biden Administration announced a crackdown on “junk fees” on October 26, led by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), with the goal of “saving Americans, collectively,...more

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