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Federal Court Pauses California’s SB 343 Recyclability Labeling Law: What Companies Should Know
A federal court has temporarily blocked California's SB 343, a law restricting recyclability claims on product packaging, finding it likely violates constitutional protections for commercial speech. The ruling raises questions about how states can regulate environmental marketing claims and whether disclosure-based approaches might be more constitutionally sound than outright prohibitions.
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Jones Day
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​“Junk Fees” Summer 2026 Roundup Part 1 – Illinois, NYC, And DC
Federal and state enforcers continue prioritizing pricing and fee transparency as both a policy issue and enforcement priority. Recent legislative developments in Illinois, New York City, and Washington DC introduce new requirements for businesses to disclose mandatory fees upfront, with varying definitions of what constitutes a "mandatory fee" and specific compliance timelines ranging from 2026 to 2027.
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Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
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FTC Settles With Travel App Hopper For $35 Million Over Hidden Fees
The Federal Trade Commission secured a $35 million settlement with travel booking app Hopper Inc. over allegations of deceptive hidden fees, including pre-selected charges for tips and VIP support that were concealed below the booking interface. Internal documents reportedly showed company awareness that these practices were "tricking users," with the FTC alleging Hopper collected approximately $85.6 million through these questionable fee structures between 2021 and 2023.
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Davis+Gilbert LLP
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Made In The USA? Prove It: FTC Marks America's 250th With Crack Down On Domestic Origin Claims
The Federal Trade Commission has intensified enforcement of "Made in USA" claims, issuing warning letters in July 2026 to companies making unsubstantiated domestic origin claims and pursuing legal action against manufacturers across multiple industries. This enforcement sweep raises critical questions about supply chain transparency, the adequacy of final assembly as proof of domestic origin, and the scope of claims subject to FTC scrutiny, including social media hashtags.
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Crowell & Moring LLP
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FTC Blog Updates (June 29-July 3, 2026)
The Supreme Court has fundamentally reshaped the structure of federal regulatory agencies by allowing presidential removal of FTC commissioners without cause, overturning nearly a century of precedent. Meanwhile, the FTC continues its consumer protection agenda with new policy statements on AI accuracy, enforcement actions against deceptive earnings claims and hidden fees, and the release of its annual merger enforcement report.
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Crowell & Moring LLP
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FTC Continues Crackdown On Subscription Businesses
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a sweeping complaint against Genesis Tech and related entities, alleging systematic deception in subscription funnels that lure consumers with free or low-cost offers while obscuring auto-renewal terms. The enforcement action signals heightened scrutiny of end-to-end consumer journeys, challenging not just missing disclosures but the overall impression created by quizzes, personalization claims, and pricing language that suggests one-time purchases. What compliance ris
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Davis+Gilbert LLP
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Roaming Charges: Cage-Free Claims, Cramped Coops And A Costly Carton
A federal court examines whether egg carton claims about hens being "free to roam in a pleasant, natural environment" mislead consumers when the birds are actually confined to windowless facilities with minimal space. The case explores how production condition claims differ from product quality representations and whether industry-standard "cage free" terminology protects manufacturers from consumer protection lawsuits when additional marketing language creates different expectations.
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Holland & Knight
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