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FTC’s Click-to-Cancel Rule Delayed Amid Legal Challenges: What Businesses Need to Know

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Federal officials just postponed enforcement of the Click-to-Cancel rule, which requires businesses offering subscriptions or memberships to provide a cancellation process as straightforward as the sign-up procedure. The...more

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FTC Ride-Hail Lawsuit Shows Renewed Interest in Subscriptions

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Notwithstanding significant changes at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – including the removal of two of the five Commissioners, and the new appointment of Commissioner Mark Meador – the Commission has sent a clear message...more

Hudson Cook, LLP

FTC Takes Action against AI Company over Deceptive Accuracy Claims about AI Content Detection

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On April 24, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a Decision and Order against an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Company (the "Company"), alleging that it made false and unsubstantiated claims about its AI Content...more

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FTC Accuses Cash-Advance App of Misleading Consumers

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The FTC has filed a lawsuit against online cash advance app Dave, Inc. alleging that it misled consumers about cash advances and fees in violation of the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act....more

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Federal Trade Commission’s New “Click-to-Cancel” Rule Simplifies Ending Unwanted Subscriptions

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Gone are the days when subscriptions were limited to Netflix or Amazon. Today, you can find subscription services for nearly anything—from meal kits to beauty products and beyond. For companies, these subscriptions offer a...more

Venable LLP

FTC Commissioner Claims Agency Creates Favorable Precedent Through Venue Selection

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During the dog days of August, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) brought two complaints against auto companies involving alleged deceptive and discriminatory price advertising....more

Ballard Spahr LLP

FTC, State of Arizona Charge Auto Dealership with Deceiving Consumers

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On August 15, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and Arizona Attorney General announced a proposed settlement with an Arizona-based vehicle dealership to resolve allegations that the dealership misrepresented prices...more

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Privacy Summer School: 10 Things You Should Know About Privacy, Consent and HIPAA

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Are you responsible for privacy compliance at your company? This alert summarizes key takeaways from Paul Rothermel's recent presentation 10 Things You Should Know About Privacy, Consent, and HIPAA...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Federal Trade Commission Continues to Target Healthcare Companies for Unauthorized Data Disclosures

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has assumed the authority to enforce unauthorized data disclosures under the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act). During the past three weeks, the FTC has used this authority to go after...more

Hinch Newman LLP

California Federal Court Holds RVM Platform Provider Not Liable for Violation of Telemarketing Sales Rule

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In February 2023, the U.S. Justice Department announced that, together with the Federal Trade Commission, a civil enforcement action had been filed against several corporate and individual defendants for alleged violations of...more

Venable LLP

FTC Bans Lead Generator from Participating in Robocalls in $7 Million Settlement

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This week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a Proposed Stipulated Order with lead generator Response Tree LLC and its president, resolving allegations that the company violated the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR)...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

FTC issues final CARS Rule setting new requirements on vehicle sales

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On December 12, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced its Combating Auto Retail Scams Rule, otherwise known as the “CARS Rule,” setting new requirements on the sale, financing, and leasing of vehicles by motor...more

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Are Automakers Making Sufficient Efforts to Protect Customer Data?

With the ever-expanding Internet of Things, data privacy is a growing concern in today’s digital age. The automotive industry is no exception. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) has broad regulatory...more

Mintz - Privacy & Cybersecurity Viewpoints

The FTC Sets Its Sights on Biometric Information

Does your business collect or use fingerprints?  Do your building access points use retina, finger, or palm scans?  Does your security office use facial recognition technology to identify repeated trespassers? Do your phone...more

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FTC Proposes Rulemaking for Recurring Subscription Programs

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced a notice of proposed rulemaking to expand its “Negative Option Rule” to apply to all recurring subscription programs (Proposed Amendment). The Proposed Amendment would...more

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FTC Launches National Privacy Rulemaking

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On August 11, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its much anticipated advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR), titled “Trade Regulation Rule on Commercial Surveillance and Data Security.” The ANPR is the...more

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