Autorenewals - The Crypto Exchange Podcast
On November 30, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell (the “AGO”) unveiled a new proposed rule regulating “junk fees” and consumer subscriptions (the “Proposed Rule”). The Proposed Rule in large part mimics, and in...more
Key Takeaways - In its current form, the Negative Option Rule covers only a narrow category of negative option marketing – prenotification negative option plans. The FTC’s proposed Rule seeks to synthesize all of the...more
Most consumers have signed up for subscriptions, automatic deliveries, or free trials that convert into a paid subscription. In this episode of The Crypto Exchange, Carlin McCrory welcomes colleagues Mark Furletti and Jill...more
On October 18, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a complaint in a Texas federal court against Active Network LLC (Active) for allegedly tricking people, when trying to sign up for a fundraising race or...more
For years, the Federal Trade Commission has aggressively enforced the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act against digital marketers that offer Internet-based automatic renewals and subscriptions. In short, ROSCA requires...more
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
Keypoint: The CPRA and CPA introduce the concept of dark patterns into state consumer data privacy laws although this area has come under increased attention recently with FTC enforcement actions and guidance, state attorneys...more
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
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a deal with a Latvian payment processor and its CEO, settling charges that the defendants facilitated a “free trial” scam involving personal care products and dietary...more
The FTC alleged that UrthBox did not disclose that some consumers received compensation, including free snack boxes, to post positive reviews. In addition, UrthBox offered “free” trial boxes during this time that resulted...more
Consumer Protection- Payment Processor Caught in the Web of Allegedly Illegal “Free Trial” Scheme- The FTC reached a settlement with overseas payment processor SIA Transact Pro and its former Chief Executive Officer...more
Consumer Protection- When “Free” Trials Come With Strings Attached: Attorneys General Ask FTC to Look Into Deceptive Negative Option Marketing- Twenty-three AGs, led by New York AG Letitia James and Pennsylvania AG Josh...more
Operators of a negative option scam recently settled FTC charges for offering “risk-free” trials and then charging full price for the trial product and enrolling consumers in a continuous subscription without obtaining...more
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