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All About Advertising Law
FTC v. Uber: California Court Allows Claims against Uber One Subscription to Proceed
By Ellen T. Berge, Shahin O. Rothermel
Last week, a federal judge in the Northern District of California ruled on Uber’s motion to dismiss a case brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleging deceptive practices in…
Taft Class Action & Consumer Insights
FTC’s Negative Option Rule Revived – Public Comment Period
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is once again taking aim at its Negative Option Rule, signaling a renewed effort to address deceptive subscription and automatic renewal practices. On March 11,…
Regulatory Oversight
FTC Revives Negative Option Rulemaking
By Clayton Friedman, Michael Yaghi, Zoe Schloss, Namrata Kang
On March 11, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) on negative option marketing. The ANPRM restarts the agency’s effort to regulate subscriptions…
Consumer Protection Insights
FTC Seeks Comment on Potential Updates to Negative Option Rule
By Timothy A. Butler, Matthew White, Tessa Cierny, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
On March 11, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking public comment on whether it should amend its Rule Concerning the Use of Prenotification…
Consumer Finance Monitor
An update on NYC DWCP ‘Junk Fee, Subscription Trap’ and other initiatives
By John L. Culhane, Jr., Alan S. Kaplinsky
Following New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Executive Orders cracking down on so-called “junk fees” and “subscription traps,” city officials have begun taking action against companies and industries they say abuse consumers by imposing such fees, create such traps or…
Taft Privacy & Data Security Insights
FTC’s Negative Option Rule Revived – Public Comment Period
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is once again taking aim at its Negative Option Rule, signaling a renewed effort to address deceptive subscription and automatic renewal practices. On March 11,…
Missouri Lawyers Media
Adobe pays $75M to settle suit over subscription cancellation fees
By Reuters
Adobe will pay $75 million to settle a U.S. government lawsuit over hidden termination fees and difficult subscription cancellations, plus provide $75 million in free services. The post Adobe pays…
Global Policy Watch
FTC Restarts Negative Option Rulemaking Process
By Terrell McSweeny, Laura Kim, Carter McCants
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is poised to re-start a rulemaking process regarding disclosures and requirements for subscription and auto-renewing products and services. On January 30, 2026, the FTC submitted…
Above the Fold
FTC Sues JustAnswer for Deceptive Subscription Practices
Recently, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) filed a Complaint against JustAnswer LLC and its CEO, alleging the company misled consumers into enrolling in monthly recurring subscriptions without obtaining consumers’ affirmative…
Inside Privacy
FTC Restarts Negative Option Rulemaking Process
By Terrell McSweeny, Laura Kim, Carter McCants
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is poised to re-start a rulemaking process regarding disclosures and requirements for subscription and auto-renewing products and services. On January 30, 2026, the FTC submitted…