Regulation and Compliance
From subscription offers, free trials, special promotions, marketing copy, auto-renewal notification, consumer privacy, financial reporting, payment processes, and more – there are a lot of laws that subscription, membership, and recurring-revenue companies need to understand and comply with.
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Compliance legal expert Marc Roth breaks down the FTC’s surprise 60-day delay of the Negative Option Rule—and the confusion it leaves behind.
Paavana Kumar breaks down the new disclosure, consent, and cancellation rules subscription businesses must follow under the FTC’s Click-to-Cancel Rule and stricter state laws.
Marc Roth Unpacks a Flurry of State Legislation—and Why the FTC’s Negative Option Rule May Not Be Dead Yet
Learn from Mark Roth of Cobalt Law about the FTC’s negative option rule, new state laws, and what subscription businesses must do.
Amid legal challenges and Congressional review, the FTC’s long-anticipated rule on negative option marketing is set to take effect in January.
Expert Analysis from Cobalt Law’s Marc Roth on the FTC’s Final Negative Option Rule—What’s Changed, What’s Next, and How It Impacts Your Business
Mark Roth of Cobalt Law provides the latest updates on the FTC’s stalled Negative Option Rulemaking and California’s evolving AB 2863 legislation.
Marc Roth, Subscription Legal Expert, Analyzes Recent Changes in Auto-Renewal Legislation Across the FTC and Five States
Coverage of the FTC’s latest hearing on proposed amendments to negative option billing rules, featuring industry pushback and debates over consumer protection and business impacts.
Master Negative Option billing with our expert guide. Discover the history, regulations, and FTC updates critical for subscription businesses to ensure compliance.
The US and EU agreed to a new Data Privacy Framework to safely and securely share data across the Atlantic.
The INFORM Consumers Act impacts online marketplaces and third-party sellers with the goal of protecting consumers from fraud and counterfeit merchandise.
The FTC, CMA and European Commission investigate Amazon for claims including anticompetitive behavior.
The FTC, CMA and European Commission investigate Amazon for claims including anticompetitive behavior.
In the 2022 calendar year, the FTC refunded $392.9 million to more than 1.9 million consumers.
In the latest Legal Insider, Marc Roth of Cobalt law shares updates on auto-renewal legislations from the first quarter of 2023.
Four months in, and we’ve got a regulatory roundup to keep you up to date on the latest regulation and compliance news.
Marc Roth of Cobalt Law shares his observations and insights into the FTC’s proposed changes to the Negative Option Rule.
Marc Roth of Cobalt Law shares his observations and insights into the FTC’s proposed changes to the Negative Option Rule.
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Settlement bans Paddle from processing payments for tech-support telemarketers and raises new scrutiny on merchant-of-record models used in subscription billing
Compliance legal expert Marc Roth breaks down the FTC’s surprise 60-day delay of the Negative Option Rule—and the confusion it leaves behind.
Paavana Kumar breaks down the new disclosure, consent, and cancellation rules subscription businesses must follow under the FTC’s Click-to-Cancel Rule and stricter state laws.
Complaint Alleges Unauthorized Charges, Misleading Savings Claims, and Barriers to Cancelation in Violation of Subscription Laws
Marc Roth Unpacks a Flurry of State Legislation—and Why the FTC’s Negative Option Rule May Not Be Dead Yet
Regulators say resource shortages could impact legal action against Amazon over alleged deceptive Prime enrollment tactics
Learn from Mark Roth of Cobalt Law about the FTC’s negative option rule, new state laws, and what subscription businesses must do.
New rule mandates easier subscription cancellations starting today, with additional requirements and challenges on the horizon.
As subscription costs rise and regulations tighten, businesses must embrace flexibility, personalization, and cutting-edge technology to retain customers and stay competitive in 2025.
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