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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

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

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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Avoiding California’s Consumer Law Pitfalls Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

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The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented disruption and challenges for businesses navigating California’s consumer protection laws. ...more

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