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Eighth Circuit Slams the Brakes on FTC’s Click-to-Cancel Rule

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In a dramatic turn of events, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has vacated the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Click-to-Cancel Rule, which was set to take effect on July 14, 2025. ...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Navigating Federal and California Negative Option Rules: Key Insights for Businesses

As regulatory scrutiny around automatic renewals intensifies, understanding the Federal Trade Commission’s new “Click-to-Cancel” rule and California’s recently amended Automatic Renewal Law, is essential for companies looking...more

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FTC's 'Click-to-Cancel' Rule Battles Through Political Shifts and Legal Challenges

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The Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) Negative Option Rule, dubbed the “Click-to-Cancel” Rule (the “Rule”), stands to substantially change the way online businesses must interact with customers. Its fate is now in the hands...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

State Wave of Click-to-Cancel Rules

The end of President Biden’s administration saw the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) adopt the sweeping “Click-to-Cancel” rule, which stands to impose a spate of requirements for disclosure, consent, and cancellation on any...more

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Updated California and FTC Auto-Renewal Regulations Take Effect

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In the fall of 2024, California and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) amended their respective auto-renewal regulations. The amendments detail new and largely parallel disclosure, consent, and cancellation requirements for...more

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FTC Ride-Hail Lawsuit Shows Renewed Interest in Subscriptions

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Notwithstanding significant changes at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – including the removal of two of the five Commissioners, and the new appointment of Commissioner Mark Meador – the Commission has sent a clear message...more

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FTC "Click-To-Cancel" Rule Coming Soon

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The Federal Trade Commission’s final “click-to-cancel” rule, which goes into effect on May 14, 2025, attempts to address the difficulties consumers may face when trying to cancel an automatically renewing subscription. The...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

FTC Orders Fintech Company to Pay $17 Million for Allegedly Deceptive Subscription Practices

On March 27, the FTC announced that a fintech company offering cash advances through a mobile app has agreed to pay $17 million to resolve allegations that it violated the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence...more

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The State AG Report – 03.20.2025

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Bipartisan AGs Support FCC’s Rule Closing Robocall...more

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FTC Click to Cancel Rule

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In 2023, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sought public comments on how to combat perceived unfair and deceptive trade practices, recurring subscription charges, and cancelation of such plans. Born out of these...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

FTC Finalizes Click to Cancel and Negative Option Rule

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On October 16, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a revision to its negative option rule. The rule, formally entitled the “Rule Concerning Recurring Subscriptions and Other Negative Option Programs,” is a...more

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Telemarketing Trial: Defendant Sweeps All Six Claims Against the FTC and Pennsylvania AG

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It’s not often we see defendants win a resounding victory against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and/or state attorneys general, especially after trial. But a recent opinion out of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania...more

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New York’s Broad Automatic Renewal Law (and the Accompanying Compliance Issues) Coming in February 2021

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New York has enacted a new law, effective February 9, 2021, regulating automatic renewal and some “free trial” type agreements. While some organizations may have already taken steps to be in compliance with industry...more

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