Margaret E. Krawiec

2 months ago | lexology.com | Alexander Drylewski |Margaret E. Krawiec |Darren Welch |Bryan Burcat |Todd Kelly

For years, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have actively policed digital asset markets, bringing enforcement actions based on alleged failure to register products and services, and, in some instances, engaging in fraudulent activities aimed at retail consumers.

Mar 29, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Margaret E. Krawiec

Key Points The FTC has proposed a comprehensive rule that would ban “junk fees” across all sectors of the U.S. economy and impose stiff penalties for violations. Based on the report accompanying the proposal, if the rule is adopted in its current form, the FTC is likely to focus initial enforcement efforts on certain industries, including hotels and short-term lodging, live-event ticket sales, restaurants and food delivery services and transportation.

Dec 13, 2023 | lexology.com | Anthony Dreyer |Margaret E. Krawiec |Paul Kerlin |Todd Kelly

Key PointsAfter the Supreme Court limited the FTC’s authority to collect monetary penalties under the FTC Act, the agency has increasingly relied on trade regulations as enforcement tools. The agency has been very active on various fronts to protect consumers, enforcing standards for everything from advertising to data privacy, social media influencers and consumer fees.