Adobe Settles DOJ Lawsuit over Deceptive Subscription Practices
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
Dodge et al. v. Constellation Software Inc. et al.
26-cv-301, N.D.N.Y.
(Feb. 2026)
EZSchoolPay
Misrepresenting that convenience and service fees are charged by the school or district to cover credit card processing costs when EZSchoolPay itself charges the fees, sets them above its actual processing costs, and keeps the difference as profit
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
Order puts platforms like Amazon and Walmart on notice.
Advertised “best deal ever” comes with some caveats.
Cecilia D’Anastasio, Bloomberg
Before paying a company for something, know all your options.