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Subscription Services
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Consumer Protection Review
FTC Proposes Rulemaking for Recurring Subscription Programs
By Amanda Beane, Mark S. Goodrich, Jason Howell, James G. Snell, Wonji Kerper, Kirk A. Soderquist
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 have…
Above the Fold
Tired of Those Pesky Subscriptions and Memberships? Click here!
Many of us (including myself) have so many subscriptions and memberships that it can be hard to keep up. Have you ever tried to cancel a membership and felt like…
Consumer Finance Monitor
FTC proposes “click to cancel” provision in proposed amendments to Negative Option Rule
By John C. Grugan, Brian Turetsky
On March 23, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or “Commission”) issued a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (“NPRM”) seeking comment on proposed amendments to the Commission’s Negative Option Rule. …
AD-ttorneys Law Blog
FTC One-Ups Itself with One Proposed Rule to Rule All Subscription Services
By Daniel Kaufman, Linda A. Goldstein, John P. Ferry
Mornings for advertising lawyers usually start slow – coffee in one hand and phone in the other while we glance at emails. Imagine our surprise the other morning when we…
All About Advertising Law
Click to Cancel: FTC Proposes New Rule Regulating Subscription Services and Negative Option Programs with Broad Implications
By Ellen T. Berge, Liz Clark Rinehart, Jay Prapaisilp
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission announced that its proposed rule replacing its Prenotification Negative Option Rule would result in new, expansive requirements for all forms of negative option offers,…
Hunton Retail Law Resource
FTC Looks to Crack Down on Subscription and Membership Auto-Renewals
On March 23, 2023, the FTC issued a notice of proposed rulemaking aimed at deceptive and unfair practices involving recurring charges for automatically renewing subscriptions and memberships.
Covering Your Ads® Blog
FTC Increases Scrutiny of Negative Option Marketing
By Liisa Thomas, Robert Hough, Malika Levarlet
Retailers and service providers should take note: the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is increasing its scrutiny of negative option marketing activity to combat unfair or deceptive practices related to subscriptions,…
Consumer Financial Services Law Monitor
FTC Advances Negative Option Rulemaking Agenda, Eyeing Broader Regulation of Subscriptions and Automatic Renewals
By Chris Capurso, Jill Dolan, Carlin McCrory, Ethan G. Ostroff, Alan D. Wingfield
Today, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking with the stated intent to make it easier for consumers to cancel recurring subscriptions and memberships. This rulemaking…
Consumer Financial Services Law Monitor
Autorenewals
By Carlin McCrory, Mark Furletti, Jill Dolan
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…
Consumer Protection Review
FTC Settlement With NutraClick Reimburses Customers Nearly $1 Million for Recurring Subscription Practices
By Amanda Beane, Jason Howell, Wonji Kerper, Nathan Kosnoff, Perkins Coie
Key Update: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has used a $1 million settlement with NutraClick to reimburse customers who allegedly believed they were receiving free products but were actually enrolled…