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FTC bans hidden junk fees in short-term lodging, live-event ticket prices

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission passed a rule on Tuesday banning hidden β€œjunk fees” for live events, hotels, and vacation rentals. The agency says the new rule prohibits β€œbait-and-switch pricing,” and other practices that hide total prices and bury junk fees in the live-event ticketing and short-term lodging industries, noting that these β€œunfair and deceptive” […]

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Lina Khan’s FTC era ends; Andrew Ferguson named chair

Andrew Ferguson, one of two Republican FTC commissioners appointed by U.S. President Joe Biden, will be the country’s next FTC chair, incoming president Donald Trump announced Tuesday on social media. The news is being met with relief in some circles. Current FTC Chair Lina Khan was blamed by many in Silicon Valley for a dearth […]

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