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The FTC has reached a $35 million settlement with Hopper over allegations that the travel app company charged consumers hidden fees without consent and misrepresented the benefits of its VIP Support and Price Freeze services. The case marks one of the first enforcement actions under the FTC's Unfair and Deceptive Fees Rule, commonly known as the "Junk Fee Rule," which took effect in May 2025.

The House settlement was expected to bring long-awaited structure to college athletics. Instead, it has marked the beginning of a new phase of litigation, regulatory disputes, and legislative activity that will shape...

New Jersey has enacted one of the nation's most stringent data broker laws, requiring entities that sell consumer information to register with the state and pay annual fees ranging from $5,000 to $1.5 million. The legislation also prohibits the sale of sensitive data by virtually any entity, regardless of consumer consent, raising significant compliance challenges and potential constitutional questions for businesses operating in the commercial data marketplace.