Fixing the Subscription Trap
The FTC’s Negative Option Rule do-over – and what’s at stake.
In November 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Headclicks for allegedly falsely advertising that Himalayan crystal salt lamps are capable of providing various benefits – including cleansing the air, capturing contaminants from the air, alleviating the symptoms of allergies and asthma, and promoting better sleep, mood, and concentration – when, according to plaintiffs, the lamps are not capable of providing the advertised benefits. (Okoe et al v. Headclicks, Inc., Case No. 18-cv-10911, S.D.N.Y.)
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.