Fixing the Subscription Trap
The FTC’s Negative Option Rule do-over – and what’s at stake.
In February 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Angie’s List for, among other things, allegedly misleadingly marketing its content – including the order that service providers appear in search results – as based on unfiltered feedback from consumers when, in reality, service providers can and do pay “advertising” fees to appear higher in search results. (Glick et al v. Angie’s List, Inc., Case No. 16-cv-546, D. NJ.)
For more information about other class-action lawsuits filed against Angie’s List and TINA.org’s coverage of the company, click here.
The FTC’s Negative Option Rule do-over – and what’s at stake.
Be wary of questionable and deceptive claims in origin stories.
Mounting lawsuits accuse Meta of breaking privacy promises.
Breaking down the fine print of this March Madness commercial.
Advertised $19.99 price deserves an official review.