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FTC Orders Match Group to Pay $14M Over Alleged Deceptive Subscription Practices and Guarantee Claims

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On August 12, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ordered Match Group, owners and operators of online dating platforms such as Match.com, OkCupid, PlentyOfFish, The League, and others, to pay $14 million. This settlement...more

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Are You Preparing to Comply with the FTC “Click-to-Cancel” Rule?

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published its final “Click-to-Cancel” Rule in the Federal Register on November 15, 2024, meaning that companies should ensure that they comply with the rule’s requirements within the next...more

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FTC Releases “Click to Cancel” Rule

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On October 16, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released the final version of its Rule Concerning Recurring Subscriptions and Other Negative Option Programs (Rule), which requires sellers of products and services to receive...more

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FTC Finalizes “Click To Cancel” Rule With Substantial Requirements for Recurring Subscription Programs

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its final Negative Option Rule (the Rule)—which the FTC often refers to as the “Click to Cancel” rule—for automatically renewing subscriptions, free trials that convert to paid...more

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Click to Cancel – FTC Amends Negative Option Rule

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In an October 16, 2024, press release, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its final Negative Option Rule, requiring businesses to make it as easy for consumers to cancel their enrollment in recurring subscriptions...more

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The New Cancel Culture: The FTC's "Click to Cancel" Rule

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has made several amendments to the prior Negative Option Rule (Rule) that alter how subscription- and membership-based businesses will need to operate. This Holland & Knight alert summarizes...more

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The Massive Change in FTC's "Click to Cancel" Rule and California's Updated Law That Nobody Is Discussing: A Fast VAST Update

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Many alerts and articles discussing the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) updated Negative Option Rule and the Amendments to California's Automatic Renewal law have focused on the stricter consent and cancellation...more

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FTC Finalizes Subscription Renewal Rulemaking

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On October 16, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced its final rules applicable to recurring subscription plans. According to the FTC, these rules were implemented to make it easier for consumers to stop paying...more

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FTC Announces Final “Click-to-Cancel” Recurring Subscriptions and Memberships Rule

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On October 16, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission announced a final “click-to-cancel” rule that will require sellers to make it as easy for consumers to cancel their enrollment as it was to sign-up. Most of the final rule’s...more

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California Renewing Its Commitment to Its Automatic Renewal Law

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The California legislature recently renewed its efforts to regulate automatic renewal programs with proposed amendments to its Automatic Renewal Law (ARL). This development does not follow any lack of attention to this area...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

DarrowEverett LLP

The FTC is Turning the Lights On: Dark Patterns Aren't in the Shadows Anymore

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The continued growth and dominance of e-commerce has ushered in a new frontier for businesses. In response to the progressive evolution from brick-and-mortar marketplaces to the current e-commerce dominant landscape,...more

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Vonage Required to Pay $100 Million in Refunds to Consumers Who Faced Difficulties Cancelling Service

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The FTC reached a settlement agreement with internet phone service provider Vonage America LLC and affiliate entities (collectively, “Vonage”) to resolve allegations that the company failed to provide required disclosures and...more

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FTC Refunds Over $2 Million to Purchasers of Finance and Health-Related Publications

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The FTC announced that it would be refunding over $2 million to senior citizens and retirees who purchased finance and health-related newsletters, books, and subscription services published by Agora Financial, LLC, NewMarket...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Putting Individuals In The (Urth)Box: FTC Goes After Individual Executives For Unfair And Deceptive Practices

In an increasing trend, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) joined other federal regulators seeking to hold individuals – not just companies – liable in enforcement proceedings. The most recent target was San Francisco-based...more

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