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Amidst AI Crackdown Hype, FTC Stakes Out Aggressive New Position on Unfairness and Means and Instrumentalities Liability
Much has already been said and written about the FTC’s recent enforcement initiative, dubbed “Operation AI Comply.” The coordinated sweep announced last month involved five separate FTC enforcement actions against…
Why Dissenting Statements by FTC Commissioners Matter
Last week, the FTC, by a 3-2 vote along party lines, adopted its click-to-cancel rule, which purports to make it easier to cancel gym memberships, streaming services, and the like. [We wrote about it here .] The final…
FTC Finalizes “Click to Cancel” Rule; Brings Vast Changes and New Risks to Subscription Plans, Repeat Delivery Offers
FTC Finalizes "Click to Cancel" Rule, Introducing Major Changes for Subscription Services
The FTC has released its final rule on negative option marketing, mandating clear disclosures, express consent, and easy cancellation ("Click to Cancel") for subscription plans. This new rule impacts all businesses offering auto-renewals, free trials, and repeat delivery services, significantly altering compliance requirements. Learn about the key provisions and how they may affect your business.
TikTok Faces New Challenges from State AGs
No, that is not a clock you hear – it’s just TikTok in the news again, as several states filed lawsuits or other legal challenges last week against the platform, alleging harmful and exploitative tactics affecting the…
FCC Sets Effective Date for TCPA “Reasonable” Consent Revocation Rules
The Federal Communications Commission has announced that its new Telephone Consumer Protection Act rules related to “reasonable” revocation of consent will become effective on April 11, 2025 . The rules were approved…