On Competition Policy
Four More Years? Examining the Push for Extended Non-Competes in Florida
Following lobbying efforts by the now Miami-based hedge fund Citadel, Florida governor Ron DeSantis is poised to sign into law a new bill allowing non-compete clauses to extend up to four years for certain employees.…
FTC Doubles Down Against Long Odds on Noncompete Rule
After two federal courts condemned the Federal Trade Commission’s audacious effort to ban noncompete agreements in the United States, the agency is gambling that a circuit court will rescue its Noncompete Rule . At…
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.
FTC Assesses Primary Purpose of Emails in CAN SPAM Enforcement
As most people know – either from professional or personal experience – the CAN SPAM Act requires companies who send “commercial” email messages to give consumers an opportunity to opt-out of receiving those messages…
Texas AG, Arkansas AG, and FTC Don’t Bless Pyramid Scheme “Blessings in No Time”
Last week, BINT Operations LLC aka “Blessings in No Time” (“BINT”) and its owners resolved two separate, but coordinated, lawsuits stemming from states’ and the FTC’s investigations alleging perpetration of an illegal…