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Fenwick & West LLP

California’s Hidden Fee Ban: FAQs and Guidance

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On July 1, 2024, California’s law banning hidden fees took effect. Under the Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA), SB 478 provides that businesses transacting with California consumers may not apply additional fees or charges...more

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

Governor Signs Law Exempting Restaurants From New Hidden Fees Law

Over the weekend, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 1524 into law, an emergency provision clarifying that Senate Bill 478, the “hidden fees” law that went into effect this week, will not apply to restaurants, bar, food...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Emergency Bill Introduced to Change Junk Fees

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Yesterday, Senator Bill Dodd, D-Napa, introduced Senate Bill 1524 which would keep restaurant fees legal so long as they present additional fees “clearly and conspicuously.” This bill would amend Senate Bill 478, detailed...more

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California Enacts New Consumer Protection Law Prohibiting ‘Drip Pricing’ and ‘Junk Fees’

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On Oct. 7, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 478 into law. When it becomes effective July 1, 2024, the law will amend the California Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA) to generally ban so-called drip pricing...more

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