May 2025

The Federal Trade Commission’s Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees, sometimes called the “Junk Fees Rule,” took effect on May 12, 2025. In advance of that effective date, the FTC published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to provide guidance to consumers and businesses regarding the Rule.
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On April 30, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that it “will not prioritize enforcement or supervision actions” related to obligations imposed by its Small Business Lending Rule (under Regulation B) against entities not covered by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ stay in Texas Bankers Association v. CFPB, No. 24-40705.
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On April 29, 2025, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a lawsuit against Roku, Inc., alleging that the company collects and monetizes personal data from children without proper consent. The lawsuit claims that Roku’s practices violate the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other privacy laws.

Michigan Attorney General’s Allegations

In its complaint

On April 29, 2025, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a lawsuit against Roku, Inc., alleging that the company collects and monetizes personal data from children without proper consent. The lawsuit claims that Roku’s practices violate the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other privacy laws.
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