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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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Automatic Renewal Law Updates - Massachusetts, New York and Connecticut

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Companies selling subscriptions have been busy navigating compliance with the Federal Trade Commission’s Negative Option Rule, which is scheduled to go into effect July 14. But when it rains, it pours....more

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The FTC “Junk Fee” Rule Is Here… Along With a Wave of State Laws

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Key Takeaways - - The Federal Trade Commission’s Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees is now in effect. - The rule applies to businesses that offer or advertise live-event tickets or short-term lodging. - If including the...more

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The FTC “Junk Fee” Rule Is Here…Along with a Wave of State Laws

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Also referred to as the “junk fee” rule against “bait-and-switch” or “drip” pricing, the rule was adopted with bipartisan support in the waning days of the Biden presidency. Further, the Republican-led FTC under the Trump...more

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FTC Implements Rule to Eliminate Hidden Fees in Pricing

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On May 12, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enacted the Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees (the “Rule”), mandating that businesses disclose all mandatory fees upfront in advertised prices. This initiative aims to...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Nevada enacts new customer information safeguarding standards for financial services companies

On May 26, the governor of Nevada enacted SB 44 to impose new duties on financial services providers in Nevada, aligning state requirements for safeguarding customer information with FTC standards in its safeguards rule (16...more

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FTC Preemptively Throws Flag on StubHub Ahead of Football Season

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The FTC sent a warning letter to StubHub Holdings, Inc. regarding practices that may violate the Commission’s new Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees. In the letter, the FTC warned the company that it may have misrepresented...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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Two-Month Click-to-Cancel Rule Extension

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If you've been following the latest updates on the click-to-cancel rule, you might have heard about the recent extension granted by the Federal Trade Commission....more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Unhidden Fees: FTC Mandates Upfront Disclosure of All Mandatory Fees in Live-Event Ticketing

The live entertainment industry should take note that the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has finalized its Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees aimed at eliminating deceptive pricing practices in the live-event ticketing...more

DLA Piper

FTC Pauses “Click-to-Cancel” Rule Until July 14

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on May 9, 2025 that it will delay full implementation of the amended Negative Option Rule and begin enforcing it on July 14, 2025....more

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The FTC Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees: FAQs and Guidance

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On May 12, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission’s Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees will take effect. Under the rule, certain businesses must disclose all mandatory fees and the total price up front to limit bait-and-switch...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (May 6, 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), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and at the state level. CFPB activity continues to be...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

FTC Issues FAQs on Fees Rule, Affirms Rule to Become Effective Next Week

The FTC issued FAQs to answer common questions about its Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees and to provide a small entity compliance guide in connection with the Rule. The issuance of the FAQs affirms that the current FTC, led...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Is Your Company Prepared for the FTC’s Junk Fees Rule, Effective May 12?

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On May 5, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or “the Commission”) published FAQs aimed at providing consumers and businesses with information regarding the agency’s Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees (the “Junk Fees Rule”...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

New Year, New Regulations: 2025 Brings Significant Developments to Federal and State Automatic Renewal Laws

The Greek philosopher Heraclitus is credited with the maxim, “The only constant in life is change.” Suffice it to say: automatic renewal laws (ARLs) are no exception. As subscriptions and memberships for goods and...more

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