Litigation Risks Arising from Hidden or “Junk” Fees

Litigation Risks Arising from Hidden or “Junk” Fees

July 7, 2025 · 41 min · Season 3 · Episode 3

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This episode discusses the litigation risks associated with hidden fees and the relevant regulations affecting businesses.

Hidden fees that consumers learn about late in the process of completing a transaction are increasingly targeted in state and federal legislation. Using names such as “junk fees” and “drip pricing”, these laws create new litigation risks for companies. This episode covers the new statutes as well as FTC regulations, application in common scenarios, pending litigation claims, all to better understand how businesses and those who advise them can avoid these lawsuits. SharkCast host Kent S...

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