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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Subscription Services Membership Agreements

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FTC Escalates Enforcement Against Cancellation Policies Utilized with Subscription Product Orders

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The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has increased its campaign against businesses that impose unreasonable barriers to consumer cancellation of memberships and subscriptions. Recent actions demonstrate the agency’s intent to...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

FTC Finalizes ‘Click to Cancel’ Rule

On October 16, the FTC announced that it has finalized its “click to cancel” rule, that will require sellers to make it much easier for consumers to cancel subscriptions. The final rule is part of the FTC’s ongoing review of...more

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White House Announces New Initiatives Targeting Consumer Experience

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Last week, the Biden-Harris Administration launched a comprehensive initiative aimed at addressing what it describes as everyday hassles that waste Americans’ time and money. This new government-wide effort, called “Time Is...more

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It's Simple to "Click to Cancel"

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed several amendments to the current Negative Option Rule (Rule) that, if enacted, will drastically change how subscription- and membership-based businesses operate. Generally, the...more

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FTC proposes changes to Negative Option Rule

On March 23, the FTC announced a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) seeking feedback on proposed amendments to the agency’s Negative Option Rule, which is used to combat unfair or deceptive practices related to...more

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Let 'Em Out! ROSCA and Changes to California's Auto-Renewal Law

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What's this about? Auto-renewing arrangements are more and more ubiquitous, from TV channel subscriptions to meal-kit delivery plans - and the regulators are interested. Late last year, the FTC and California took actions...more

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Subscription Service Agrees to Pay $10 Million for Automatic Renewal Law Violations

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Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a $10 million settlement with the online learning company ABCmouse for allegedly violating the FTC Act as well as the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act...more

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