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Navigating the Fine Print: Ninth Circuit Tightens Scrutiny on Digital Arbitration Agreements

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A recent Ninth Circuit decision, Chabolla v. ClassPass, Inc., underscores critical considerations for retailers with online Terms of Service / Use agreements, particularly regarding arbitration provisions and related consumer...more

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A New Era of Auto-Renewal: A Closer Look at the New FTC and California Requirements

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It’s time to revisit automatic renewal compliance. With California amending its Automatic Renewal Law ("ARL") on September 24, 2024, and the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) finalizing its “Click-to-Cancel” Rule (“FTC Final...more

DLA Piper

FTC Finalizes "Click-to-cancel" Rule: Top Points

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On October 16, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized significant updates to the Negative Option Rule. The amendments to the rule, now titled the “Rule Concerning Recurring Subscriptions and Other Negative Option...more

Cozen O'Connor

The State AG Report – 6.22.2023

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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: •It’s No Batman, but California Teams up to Stop Organized...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Negative Option Practices Under Increased Scrutiny in the US

Retailers and service providers with US business operations should take note: the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is increasing its scrutiny of negative option marketing activity to combat unfair or deceptive practices related...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

FTC Increases Scrutiny of Negative Option Marketing

Retailers and service providers should take note: the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is increasing its scrutiny of negative option marketing activity to combat unfair or deceptive practices related to subscriptions,...more

Venable LLP

The National Advertising Division Recommends That Pier 1 Modify Subscription Disclosures

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Last month, the National Advertising Division of BBB National Programs reviewed Pier 1’s subscription rewards program and recommended that the company provide clearer disclosures of the automatic renewal program. The...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

Perkins Coie

Ad Law Resolutions for 2022

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‘Tis the season for retailers to set best practices to avoid class actions, regulatory enforcement actions, and competitor claims. Ring in the new year with these top five U.S. advertising and marketing law takeaways. 1....more

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Retailers Face Class Action Lawsuits Based on Automatic Renewal of Fee-Based Loyalty Programs

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Retailers are being targeted by class action lawsuits alleging that automatic renewal of loyalty programs requiring an annual fee violates California law. In the past year and a half, more than 100 lawsuits have been filed...more

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Trending topics in retail and fashion

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The retail and fashion industries may be transforming at a rapid pace, but the Hogan Lovells Retail and Fashion Group will make sure you are on-trend. ...more

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EU Retail News - January 2017

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Competitive markets and squeezed margins are forcing retailers to be more innovative in their advertising efforts. More frequently, we are seeing advertisements for "free trial" periods for goods and services, often leading...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

Your Daily Dose of Financial News

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Lyft, armed with a fresh billion from Google’s venture investment arm (CapitalG), is looking seriously at a 2018 IPO. The CapG money raises Lyft’s valuation from $6.9 billion to more than $10 billion....more

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EU Retail News - December 2016

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In 2010, two business school graduates launched Birchbox; a monthly subscription service to a box filled with sample-sized beauty products from over 309 brands. Birchbox has solved one of the most significant barriers to...more

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