New FTC subscription cancellation rule under fire from business groups
Trade groups for cable providers, online advertisers and other businesses sue to block an FTC rule that would make it easier to cancel subscriptions.
Media group sues FTC for making canceling subscriptions less of a pain in the ass
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission instituted a new rule centered on one of the major problems of the general human condition in 2024, i.e., the whole thing of it being a massive pain in the ass to unsubscribe from basically anything.
Of course telecom companies are suing the FTC to block the new 'click-to-cancel' rule
An industry group representing telecom providers like Comcast and Charter has sued the FTC to block the recently-ratified “click-to-cancel” rule, as reported by Reuters. The NCTA, formerly known as the National Cable and Telecommunications Association,
Having trouble canceling that membership? A new FTC ruling could help. What to know.
If you've ever had trouble canceling memberships or subscriptions, this week's FTC ruling could solve that problem. Here's what to know.
New FTC rule protects consumers from unwanted auto-renewal subscriptions
Oct 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission adopted a final rule last week requiring businesses to make it as easy to cancel subscriptions and memberships as it is to sign up, in the agency's last major rulemaking before the Nov. 5 election.
FTC Finalizes Rule That Makes It Easy to Cancel Unwanted Subscriptions
Subscription providers will be required to inform customers what they're signing up for, obtain customer consent, and provide clear mechanisms to cancel.
Canceling a subscription is about to get easier for you and your wallet
Thanks to a new rule by the Federal Trade Commission, consumers should be able to cut off recurring billing when they want to.
Cable Companies Sue to Stop FTC's 'Click to Cancel' Rule
Trade groups representing advertisers, newspapers, and surveillance providers also want to stop an FTC rule meant to make it easy for consumers to cancel subscriptions.
The Just-Passed ‘Click to Cancel’ Rule Already Faces a Legal Battle
A court case to overturn the FTC’s new regulation is one a growing number of legal challenges by businesses seeking to reduce the authority of government agencies.
Telecom group sues to block FTC's 'click to cancel' rule
An industry group representing cable and internet providers sued along with two others on Wednesday to block a U.S. Federal Trade Commission rule that requires companies to offer simple cancellation mechanisms for subscriptions.
The FTC’s ban on fake online reviews is now in effect: These 5 sketchy practices are officially considered fraud
Buying reviews, using AI-generated testimonials, and suppressing negative feedback are among the practices the FTC now ...
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Breaking Down the FTC Non-Compete Ban Appeals: Heading to a Circuit Split and SCOTUS Intervention?
The Federal Trade Commission has appealed two federal trial court decisions – one in Texas and one in Florida – that ...
FTC investigating John Deere over ‘right to repair’
Reuters’ Jody Godoy reported at the end of this past week that “the U.S. Federal Trade Commission is probing farm equipment ...
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FTC Issues Refunds Over Misleading ‘Made in USA’ Claims by Instant Brands
In a recent enforcement action, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has disbursed over $88,000 in refunds to consumers ...
FTC bans fake online product reviews
"Fake reviews not only waste people's time and money, but also pollute the marketplace and divert business away from honest ...
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FTC takes on subscription traps with 'click to cancel' rule
Rule is part of Biden administration's bid to tackle 'junk fees' FTC has received increasing complaints about subscriptions ...
Federal Trade Commission probing John Deere over customers' 'right to repair' equipment
The FTC is probing whether Deere violated the Federal Trade Act's section 5, according to the filing. The law prohibits ...