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Emily Loftis

Emily focuses on public policy and government affairs work. Emily’s experiences as an Economics major and as a page at the Nebraska Legislature during her undergraduate education inspired her to pursue law. Her degree gave her a better understanding of how policy changes impact the local economy and stakeholders, and she witnessed the immense impact legislative changes had on the community while working as a page.

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States continue to lead the way in actions to enforce consumer protection laws against junk fees across a growing range of industries. In a recent Husch Blackwell Government Enforcement Investigation and Compliance webinar, that included its Antitrust & Competition group, the Texas AG’s cases against junk fees charged by major hotel and booking chains were highlighted and broader state and federal junk fee initiatives were summarized. Since then, two significant new state developments have concentrated attention on junk fees.

“Right to repair” laws have recently gained momentum across the United States, becoming a legislative and regulatory priority. Evolving state laws, federal action, and high-profile lawsuits are shaking up the legal landscape in this area for manufacturers, businesses, and consumers.

At its core, the right to repair gives consumers and independent businesses access to the…