Regulation and Compliance

From subscription offers, free trials, special promotions, marketing copy, auto-renewal notification, consumer privacy, financial reporting, payment processes, and more – there are a lot of laws that subscription, membership, and recurring-revenue companies need to understand and comply with.

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Mark Roth of Cobalt Law provides the latest updates on the FTC’s stalled Negative Option Rulemaking and California’s evolving AB 2863 legislation.
New FTC Regulation Targets Deceptive Practices in Consumer Reviews, Signaling Heightened Scrutiny on the Subscription Industry
Executive Branch Initiative to Simplify Subscription Cancellations and Enhance Customer Service Signals Heightened Federal Scrutiny on the Industry
Results Come as FTC Assumes Presidency of ICPEN, an International Network of Consumer Protection Authorities
Marc Roth, Subscription Legal Expert, Analyzes Recent Changes in Auto-Renewal Legislation Across the FTC and Five States
The EU Commission has found Meta’s subscription-based “pay or consent” model non-compliant with the Digital Markets Act, potentially leading to significant fines and regulatory actions.
The FTC has taken legal action to stop unauthorized recurring billing scams involving CBD and Keto-related products, defrauding consumers of over $200 million.
The FTC has filed a complaint against Adobe and its executives for hiding early termination fees and making it difficult for consumers to cancel their
The NMPA’s Allegations Against Spotify Highlight Critical Issues of Consumer Rights, Fair Competition, and the Equitable Treatment of Content Creators
Mark Roth reports on recent ALJ decision that is pushing the FTC rule’s enactment to potentially late 2024, amidst economic impact concerns.

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