Mastercard has amended its merchant acquisition rules to place new requirements on recurring billing merchants who sell subscriptions for digital ‘goods.’
Fashion Nova has agreed to a $4.2 million settlement wtih the FTC to settle claims that it blocked negative reviews.
California has further tightened subscription renewal and cancellation requirements, starting July 1, 2022.
The Federal Trade Commission is hosting a virtual workshop on April 29th to examine digital “dark patterns” to examine what dark patterns are and how they impact or trick consumers and the marketplace into making unwanted or extra purchases online.
VISA’s Enhanced Descriptor Rule is now optional. VISA merchant requirements for free trials, introductory or discounted offers that convert to regular pricing are still in effect.
New York has enacted a new auto-renewal law, NY S1475A, that covers sales to consumers of auto-renewing or continuous service offers.
The FTC just announced another settlement against an online marketer for millions, this time $10,000, against its acquisition of new consumers for its online subscription services without complying with federal law, in particular the Restore Online Shoppers Confidence Act (ROSCA). Lisa B. Dubrow, Esq. explains.
Lisa B. Dubrow, Esq. explains a new FTC rule for companies who have had delayed orders during Covid-19.
Lisa B. Dubrow, Esq. explains a recently filed class-action lawsuit against Ancestry.com. Ancestry is accused of violating California law by automatically renewing memberships without consumers’ clear permission.
Offering lifetime subscription terms carries true risks. What does “lifetime” mean? In a proposed settlement against SiriusXM, the satellite radio provider will find out.
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