The Bottom Line We are about to see an enormous uptick in federal and state regulation of “junk fees” – and the class action bar is undoubtedly preparing to act. With federal rulemaking on unfair and deceptive fees set to go into effect later this year and new state legislation being Continue Reading
What’s in Your 2024 Legal Cart? Top 10 Retail Law Developments
The retail and e-commerce sector will continue its dynamic transformation in 2024, as industry giants and startups alike leverage cutting-edge technologies and innovative marketing strategies. All the while, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general are busy restocking the legal Continue Reading
2024 Top 10 Advertising + Marketing Trends: Balancing Risks & Rewards
The marketing and advertising landscape in 2024 presents a complex tapestry of evolving regulations, groundbreaking technological advancements and shifting consumer behaviors. These changes are not just trends: they are signals of a fundamental transformation in the way brands connect with their Continue Reading
FTC Finalizes CARS Rule
Update The FTC is postponing the effective date of the CARS Rule while a legal challenge brought by the National Automobile Dealers Association and the Texas Automobile Dealers Association is pending. The trade groups have stated that the rule is “arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion, Continue Reading