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26 Attorneys General Urge FTC To Move On Rental Fee Disclosure Rule
A bipartisan coalition of 26 state attorneys general has urged the FTC to establish federal rules requiring residential landlords to disclose all fees upfront in rental listings and advertisements. The letter supports creating a national baseline while preserving state authority to regulate landlord-tenant relationships, addressing what the states describe as deceptive "bait-and-switch" practices that harm renters and honest landlords alike.
United States Real Estate
FK
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
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Mortgage Banking Update - April 16, 2026
Ballard Spahr's Consumer Financial Services Group provides comprehensive analysis of the latest regulatory developments affecting mortgage banking and consumer finance, including CFPB workforce restructuring, state DIDMCA opt-outs, debanking regulations, and emerging payment technologies. The newsletter features expert insights on enforcement priorities, compliance obligations, and strategic implications for financial institutions navigating an evolving regulatory landscape.
United States Finance
BS
Ballard Spahr LLP
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The Hidden Recall Risk In Your Licensing Agreement: What California’s Assembly Bill 2462 Could Mean For Your Business
California Assembly Bill 2462 proposes sweeping changes to product recall liability, expanding the definition of "manufacturer" to include brand licensors and dramatically increasing penalties for non-compliance. The bill would require manufacturers to absorb recall costs across a much broader range of entities while establishing daily penalty assessments that could reach $5,000 per day for knowing violations.
United States Consumer
CM
Crowell & Moring LLP
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