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As promised in last week’s blog that covered the Eighth Circuit’s decision to vacate the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Negative Option Rule (Click-to-Cancel Rule or Rule), we are back with some practical insights on and...more
In our most recent “Junk Fee” Legislative Roundup, we noted that the Connecticut legislature had introduced a bill that could require companies to include mandatory fees in their prices. On June 10, 2025, Connecticut’s...more
Recent enforcement actions underscore the growing risks for businesses with automatically renewing subscriptions. In June 2025, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a $600,000 settlement with fitness company...more
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
On May 9, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a large budget bill with “major components of legislation necessary to implement the state transportation, economic development, and environmental conservation budget for...more
Amendments to California’s Automatic Renewal Law (ARL) will take effect on July 1, 2025. Enacted in September 2024 through Assembly Bill No. 2863, the amendments expand disclosure, consent, and cancellation obligations for...more
California’s recent amendments to its Automatic Renewal Law (ARL), imposing new compliance obligations on businesses offering subscription-based services to California consumers, become effective on July 1, 2025. These...more
From streaming services and gym memberships to software vendor agreements and e-commerce franchises, automatic contract renewals are common occurrences. Currently, California law protects consumers regarding automatic renewal...more
Subscription-based services are a lynchpin of the services industry and the current focus of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) new “click to cancel” rule. Responding to customer complaints focusing on the difficulty of...more
On October 16, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission announced the final FTC “Click-to-Cancel” Rule pertaining to recurring subscriptions and memberships. The Federal Trade Commission is not the only regulatory agency that...more
California Continues to Tighten and Expand Automatic Renewal Law with New Restrictions Taking Effect July 1, 2025 On September 24, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill No. 2863, which amends California’s...more
On September 24, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill No. 2863, which will further amend California’s Automatic Renewal Law (ARL)....more
On September 24, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2863 into law. The bill amends California’s existing regulations on automatic renewal offers and continuous service offers made to California consumers....more
It’s that time of year again. Regardless of what you call them—subscriptions, negative option programs, automatic renewals, or continuous service offers—states are continuing to enact and enforce new laws with increasingly...more
The law surrounding negative option and continuity programs continues to evolve rapidly. Feeling a bit overwhelmed with the latest developments? Below is what you need to know in light of new laws, new enforcement actions,...more
The laws and rules governing automatic renewal programs continue to change on a regular basis. Over the past year, the Federal Trade Commission has announced a number of settlements and lawsuits enforcing the federal Restore...more
If you use automatically renewing contracts in Colorado, you need to be aware of the effects of a new law - Colorado’s new law governing automatic renewal clauses in contracts, C.R.S. 6-1-732, went into effect January 1,...more
In recent years, several states have passed laws governing automatically renewing contracts. New York is the most recent state to join the ranks, by enacting a sweeping law that regulates automatic renewals and adopts many...more
This advisory outlines key takeaways from New York's new Automatic Renewal Law (ARL), which contains new provisions that make it more similar to California's ARL. ARLs have become increasingly more common in consumer class...more
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed New York State Senate Bill S01475, which reforms New York State law surrounding automatic renewals for consumer contracts, on November 11. The bill reflects the growing trend of widening...more