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Lowenstein Sandler LLP

FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule on Hold, but California’s Automatic Renewal Law Remains Intact: What Companies Need To Know

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On July 8, the Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) "click-to-cancel" rule (FTC Rule), which would have required companies to provide customers with an easy, one-click method to...more

Lewitt Hackman

Service Franchisors: New Rules in California for Automatic Renewals July 1st

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From streaming services and gym memberships to software vendor agreements and e-commerce franchises, automatic contract renewals are common occurrences. Currently, California law protects consumers regarding automatic renewal...more

Cooley LLP

FTC Delays Enforcement of Amended Negative Option Rule

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On May 9, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted unanimously to delay enforcement of most portions of its amended Negative Option Rule (rule) by 60 days, shifting the compliance deadline for these portions from May 14 to...more

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US & UK: Evolving regulations on consumer subscription contracts

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Stronger consumer protections demand compliance or face penalties - Why should I read this? Subscription contracts, common in digital markets, have faced criticism as many consumers forget to cancel their free trials and...more

DLA Piper

Preparing for (More) Updates to California’s Automatic Renewal Law

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California has passed additional amendments to its Automatic Renewal Law (ARL), which will further strengthen that law’s already stringent requirements and likely present increased class action risk....more

Hinch Newman LLP

California Expands “Dark Pattern” Automatic Renewal Legislation

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On October 16, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission announced the final FTC “Click-to-Cancel” Rule pertaining to recurring subscriptions and memberships. The Federal Trade Commission is not the only regulatory agency that...more

BCLP

California, FTC Lead Push To Add Autorenewal Requirements

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If it’s been a while since you’ve looked at the state and federal laws governing autorenewals, subscriptions, and continuous service offers, your business is likely in need of an update. Multiple jurisdictions, on both state...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Stay ADvised: Brand Protection & Advertising Law News - May 2023 - 2

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OnlyFans Users Sue Over Iffy Auto-Renewal Subscriptions - OnlyFans is a subscription-based site that touts itself as being the place for content creators to monetize their content and connect creators with fans. But all...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Changes to California’s Automatic Renewal Law May Require Updates for Subscription Service Providers

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Subscription services face increased scrutiny from regulators, lawmakers and the plaintiffs’ bar. As we highlighted in a recent client alert, the FTC warned companies against using “dark patterns” in connection with paid...more

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