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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and the state level. Check out our new State...more
In July, the Eighth Circuit vacated the FTC’s “Click to Cancel Rule.” Since then, the FTC has continued to challenge cancellation practices under other authority....more
A Sept. 17 summary judgment decision in Federal Trade Commission v. Amazon.com Inc. from the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, in finding that two Amazon executives could be personally liable for...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a $2.5 billion settlement with Amazon over its Prime membership subscription and cancellation practices. Our Consumer Protection/FTC Team highlights what companies should know about...more
Updated 9/30/2025 - Three days into trial, Amazon agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit alleging that the company misled millions of consumers into subscribing to Amazon Prime and then...more
On September 25, 2025, the FTC announced a settlement with a large online retailer, requiring the company to pay a $1 billion civil penalty and provide $1.5 billion in consumer restitution. ...more
On September 25, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it has secured “a historic order” with Amazon.com, Inc., as well as a Senior Vice President and Vice President, settling allegations that Amazon enrolled...more
A recent surge in lawsuits — and two separate $7.5 million settlements — highlights increased enforcement of automatic renewal laws, with both private plaintiffs and government agencies bringing actions for alleged violations...more
In July, the Eighth Circuit vacated the FTC’s “Click to Cancel Rule.” At the time, we noted that although the FTC was unlikely to try to resurrect the Rule, they could continue to challenge cancellation practices under other...more
On August 12, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ordered Match Group, owners and operators of online dating platforms such as Match.com, OkCupid, PlentyOfFish, The League, and others, to pay $14 million. This settlement...more
On June 16, 2025, the FTC announced it had reached a settlement with a UK-based payment processor, resolving allegations that the company facilitated deceptive tech-support schemes by processing payments for...more
In a development that underscores the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) growing scrutiny of the “merchant of record” model, the commission announced a $5 million settlement with UK-based Paddle.com Market Limited (Paddle),...more
In one of the first settlements since the new administration took office, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a $17 million monetary judgment with Cleo AI to resolve allegations that Cleo violated Section 5 of the...more
On March 27, the FTC announced that a fintech company offering cash advances through a mobile app has agreed to pay $17 million to resolve allegations that it violated the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence...more
Companies that care about avoiding Federal Trade Commission (FTC) action should take heed. Last month, the FTC announced an $8.5 million settlement with Care.com, resolving claims challenging its advertising claims and...more
The Federal Trade Commission recently announced that it has entered into a settlement with Bridge It, Inc. (“Brigit”), the operator of a personal finance mobile application, to resolve the FTC’s allegations that Brigit...more