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FTC Files Brief Defending “Click to Cancel” Negative Option Rule

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Ending speculation and uncertainty about whether new leadership at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would repeal or continue to defend the agency’s Negative Option Rule, which regulates offerings such as autorenewal of...more

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Massachusetts Attorney General Issues Expansive ‘Junk Fees Rule’

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The Attorney General of Massachusetts recently promulgated rules expanding the scope of its enforcement against alleged “junk fees,” including business practices for consumer subscriptions, renewals, and recurring charge...more

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FTC’s CARS Rule Vacated — What Finance Companies Need to Know

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In a procedural decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated the CARS Rule (officially, the Combatting Auto Retail Scams Trade Regulation Rule, sometimes known as the Vehicle Shopping Rule) which was...more

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In Victory for Auto Dealers, Federal Court Strikes Down FTC’s CARS Rule

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Auto dealers nationwide received good news Monday when the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the CARS Rule, a set of regulations passed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that would have imposed cumbersome...more

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FTC Click to Cancel Rule

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In 2023, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sought public comments on how to combat perceived unfair and deceptive trade practices, recurring subscription charges, and cancelation of such plans. Born out of these...more

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FTC Finalizes Click to Cancel and Negative Option Rule

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On October 16, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a revision to its negative option rule. The rule, formally entitled the “Rule Concerning Recurring Subscriptions and Other Negative Option Programs,” is a...more

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FTC Finalizes “Click-to-Cancel” Rule 18 October 2024

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized amendments to the Negative Option Rule, now retitled the “Rule Concerning Recurring Subscriptions and Other Negative Option Programs“ (“Rule”), which represents a significant...more

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FTC Contemplates Rule Aimed at Combating Deceptive Consumer Reviews

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On Tuesday, February 13, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held an informal hearing regarding the Proposed Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials. Three interested parties each had the opportunity to submit 30...more

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FTC issues Fall 2023 rulemaking agenda

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The Federal Trade Commission has released its Fall 2023 rulemaking agenda as part of the Fall 2023 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions....more

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Atlantic Union Bank to pay $6.2M for its unlawful overdraft opt-in practices

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On December 7, 2023, Atlantic Union Bank (the “Bank”) entered into a consent order with the Consumer Financial Protections Bureau (CFPB) related to its in-person and telephone overdraft opt-in sales practices during...more

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