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
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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.
TL:DR: Reporting today on five state bills in the auto renewal space that were introduced in the new year, two that would make new
Attorneys Marc Roth and Lisa Dubrow share their deep expertise, covering everything from Section 5 of the FTC Act to Reg E.
Marc Roth of Cobalt Law shares auto renewal reminders from Mastercard, Colorado, Delaware and Idaho.
The FTC has stepped up enforcement and proposed policy changes that directly impact subscription companies.
The FTC is reviewing the Telemarketing Sales Rule. Proposed changes may impact subscription offers made by phone.
Marc Roth of Cobalt Law shares a new auto renewal law in Tennessee that goes into effect Jan. 1, 2023.
In our latest Legal Insider column, Marc Roth of Cobalt Law provides an update on Mastercard and two state laws.
Marc Roth talks to Mastercard about merchant and trade association concerns over new processing rules.
Marc Roth of Cobalt Law shares merchant concerns about the upcoming changes to Mastercard’s transaction processing rules.
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The FTC’s continued enforcement activity serves as a warning to all subscription businesses that deceptive marketing will not be tolerated.
Ruling underscores stringent EU stance on digital market competition, spotlighting the tensions between Apple’s App Store policies and music streaming services.
Ruling serves as a crucial reminder for all subscription-based businesses about the importance of compliance with both federal and state auto renewal laws.
Explore how Avast’s handling of consumer data led to violations of trust and privacy laws, resulting in significant legal and financial repercussions.
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
Master Negative Option billing with our expert guide. Discover the history, regulations, and FTC updates critical for subscription businesses to ensure compliance.
The FTC announced actions against two companies, Response Tree LLC and XCast Labs, for their involvement in facilitating and supporting illegal robocalls and telemarketing
New York Governor Hochul has signed into law two significant pieces of legislation aimed at enhancing consumer protection in subscription-based products and services and
Adobe Inc. is under investigation by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over its software subscription cancellation policies, following years of customer complaints.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a virtual hearing set for January 16, 2024, aimed at addressing concerns surrounding its proposed “Click to Cancel”
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