Ad Law Access

Updates on advertising law and privacy law trends, issues, and developments

Ad Law Access Podcast: Automatic Renewal Plans

As we have discussed here on Ad Law Access, subscription plans that automatically renew at the end of a term have become more popular with companies and they’re also getting more scrutiny from regulators. On the…

North Dakota Joins Other States Regulating Automatic Renewals

Earlier this year, we posted about new laws governing automatic renewals in DC and Vermont . Starting on July 31, 2019, companies also need to worry about a similar statute in North Dakota. Under the new law,…

Stringent Automatic Renewal Law Set to Go Into Effect in VT

On July 1, 2019, a new law governing automatic renewals will go into effect in Vermont. Although the law includes two provisions that are more stringent than those found in other state laws, the Vermont law is more…

DC Enacts Law Governing Automatic Renewals

Subscription plans that automatically renew at the end of a term are becoming more popular with companies. They’re also getting more scrutiny from regulators. As we’ve posted before, some states regulate how these…

eHarmony Agrees to Pay up to $2.2 Million to End Auto-Renewal Suit

Last week, eHarmony agreed to pay up to $2.2 million to resolve allegations brought by four California counties and the city of Santa Monica over the company’s billing practices. That includes a payment of $1.2…