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Beware of the FTC’s Proposed Changes to The Negative Option Rule… There is a Potential Trojan Horse

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

Hudson Cook, LLP

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

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Foreign Payment Processor, CEO Settles With FTC

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

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Subscription Snack Company Hit with FTC Complaint for Misrepresenting Positive Consumer Reviews

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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

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Online Marketers Settle FTC Charges for Deceptive ‘Free-Trial’ Offers

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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

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Putting Individuals In The (Urth)Box: FTC Goes After Individual Executives For Unfair And Deceptive Practices

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

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