Tag: Junk Fees
Biden Administration Proposes Rules Targeting ‘Junk Fees’
The President Joe Biden administration has proposed restrictions on “junk insurance” plans that don’t meet the standards of the Affordable Care Act.
These short-term plans have taken advantage...
Marriott Faces New ‘Junk Fees’ Suit At Los Angeles Hotels
Consumers are becoming more aware of additional charges on their bills, commonly referred to as "junk fees," and are taking action to dispute them.
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Antitrust Chronicle® – Junk Fees
Dear Readers,
It is conventional wisdom that economies worldwide have become overrun with so-called “junk fees.” This term classically refers to unexpected charges (often hidden...
Junkyard Dogs: The Law and Economics of “Junk” Fees
The notion of “junk” fees is a fine piece of rhetoric, but useless as an analytical tool. Many fees identified as junk impose costs...
The War on So-Called “Junk Fees”: Who’s Fighting and What’s at...
It’s easy to decry “junk fees,” and both the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) have done just that...
Junk Fees and Cable TV: Lessons from the Television Viewer Protection...
In both an Executive Order and the State of the Union, the Biden Administration has announced a campaign to eliminate “junk fees.” The Biden...
President Biden Joins Federal Agencies Fighting Against Surprise Fees Harming American...
The fight over junk fees has escalated in the last few years. Corporate efforts to maximize revenue by hiding price increases have drawn opposition...
The Cost of Price Regulation
The Biden Administration is using recent inflationary pressure as an excuse to push a progressive price regulation agenda that would harm consumers, businesses, and...
