The Massachusetts Attorney General has released final regulations (“the Final Regulations”) imposing obligations on businesses that offer auto-renewing subscriptions, as well as businesses that impose purportedly hidden or misleading fees (referred to as “junk fees”). The Final...

In one of its last data security enforcement actions of the Biden Administration, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) brought claims against GoDaddy, one of the world’s largest web hosting companies, for allegedly failing to implement reasonable...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has come up with some new tricks in recent years, but few have been more notable than its apparent decision to focus civil enforcement efforts not just against corporate entities,...

Four years after the Federal Trade Commission issued Orders, using its authority under Section 6(b) of the FTC Act, to nine social media and video streaming services, the Commission released a report detailing its findings. Below, we summarize...

Update: The FTC extended the deadline to comply with the Negative Option Rule’s consent, disclosure, and cancellation requirements from May 14, 2025, to July 14, 2025. Major News for Subscriptions and Auto-Renewing Contracts: The Federal Trade...

In today’s digital age, consumer reviews and testimonials (collectively Reviews) often inform purchasing decisions.  Brands have long sought positive reviews from consumers, celebrities and, increasingly, social media influencers.  However, the integrity of these Reviews has come into...