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Click-to-Cancelled! Eighth Circuit Vacates Federal Trade Commission’s Revised Negative Option Rule

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INTRODUCTION - On July 8, 2025, the Eighth Circuit issued its decision in Custom Communications, Inc. v. Federal Trade Commission, vacating on procedural grounds the FTC’s planned “Click-to-Cancel” rule (the “Rule”), which...more

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Canceled Before It Clicked: Eighth Circuit Strikes Down FTC’s Click-to-Cancel Rule

Just days before it was set to take effect, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit struck down the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) much anticipated “Click-to-Cancel Rule” (the “Rule”), delivering regulatory...more

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FTC’s Proposed “Click-to-Cancel” Rule Struck Down by Eighth Circuit

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On July 8, 2025, less than a week before the “click-to-cancel” rule would have gone into effect, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit struck down the proposed rule (Custom Communications, Inc. v. Federal...more

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The FTC's "Click to Cancel" Rule Has Been...Canceled

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit vacated the FTC's “click to cancel” rule which was set to take effect on July 14. According to the court, the FTC erred in its rulemaking process by failing to produce a...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (May 21, 2025)

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Wiley also has launched a Trump Administration Resource Center and Resource Guide to track Executive branch priorities during the second Administration of President Trump. With Wiley’s deep-rooted understanding of Washington...more

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CFPB withdraws notice on certain contract terms, citing duplication

On May 15, the CFPB published a Federal Register notice withdrawing its proposed rule regarding prohibited terms and conditions in agreements for consumer financial products or services under Regulation AA. The withdrawal...more

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The State AG Report – 04.17.2025

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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: •Illegal E-Cigarette Sales Targeted by AG Enforcement...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (February 26, 2025)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

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Targeting MLMs and Other “Money-Making Opportunity Sellers” Remains an FTC Priority in 2025

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Targeting multi-level marketers (MLMs) and other “money-making opportunity sellers” has been among the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) top priorities in recent years. The FTC has pursued several enforcement actions...more

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CFPB Proposes a New Rule Prohibiting Certain Contractual Terms for Consumer Financial Products

On January 13, the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a new proposed rule attempting to ban certain contractual provisions in "take it or leave it" consumer contracts that purport to "waive substantive...more

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What Just Happened at the FTC and CFPB: Wiley Consumer Protection Download (January 24, 2025)

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In the two weeks before Inauguration, both the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a flurry of rulemaking developments, policy announcements, and enforcement filings and...more

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CFPB’s Proposed Rule Aims to Prohibit the Use of Certain Contractual Provisions in Consumer Financial Products or Services...

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Background, Purpose, and Structure of the Proposed Rule - On January 13, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a proposed rule, which aims "to prohibit certain contractual provisions in agreements...more

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The Federal Trade Commission - The Week That Was

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Check your spam filters, as it is quite possible that they may have filtered out some Federal Trade Commission (FTC or the Commission) emails last week because of the literal deluge of emails spewing forth from the agency....more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Stay ADvised: 2025, Issue 3

FTC's Final Junk Fees Rule Narrowed in Scope - On December 17, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its final Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees, commonly known as the "Junk Fees Rule." This final rule has a...more

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Welcome to the New Federal Trade Commission! But First, a Look Back at FTC Rulemaking

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With the Biden-Harris administration and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan tenures now completed, we take a look back at the mountain of rulemaking carried out over the last few years. Khan’s ambitious agenda led...more

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Business Coaching Program Alert: FTC Proposes Changes to Biz Opp Rule to Deter Deceptive Earnings Claims – Republican...

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On January 13, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it is seeking comment on proposed changes to the Business Opportunity Rule and a proposed new Earnings Claim Rule. According to the FTC, the two, taken...more

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FTC Takes Aim at Deceptive Earnings Claims

This week, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) proposed changes to the Business Opportunity Rule, together with the possible enactment of a new Earnings Claim Rule. Due to the increasing number of individuals seeking...more

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FTC to Hold Hearing on Impersonation Rule Amendment

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will hold an informal hearing at 1:00pm EST on January 17, regarding the proposed amendment to its existing impersonation rule....more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

FTC Puts Pedal to the Metal to Release Proposed Rule on MLM Earnings Claims, Changes to Business Opportunity Rule—but Republican...

The FTC released two Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) and an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) that would establish a new Earnings Claims Rule and expand the existing Business Opportunity Rule – changes that...more

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CFPB to Tackle Customer Service, Chatbots

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The CFPB is expected to initiate a rulemaking process that would require companies under its jurisdiction to let customers talk to a human by pressing a single button. The CFPB also has plans to issue rules or guidance...more

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1MM FTC Settlement With Online Used Car Dealer Over Alleged Misrepresentations and Failing to Deliver on Time

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On July 2, 2024 the Federal Trade Commission announced that it initiated action against online used car dealer Vroom for allegedly misrepresenting that it thoroughly examined all vehicles before listing them for sale and...more

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FTC Goes After Fake Reviews to Protect Consumers: But What About Protecting the Merchants?

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On June 30, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) introduced a groundbreaking proposal to combat deceptive marketing practices involving fake reviews and endorsements. This proposed rule aims to protect consumers seeking...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (December 13, 2021)

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Thank you for your interest in the Wiley Consumer Protection Download! This will be our last publication of 2021, with our bi-weekly newsletter returning in January 2022. Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments...more

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