Fixing the Subscription Trap
The FTC’s Negative Option Rule do-over – and what’s at stake.
Strauss et al. v. Igloo Products Corp.
25-cv-2764, E.D.N.Y.
(May 2025)
Various Igloo coolers, including RECOOL, Playmate, EcoCool, and FUNdamentals
Falsely marketing RECOOL coolers as biodegradable when they contain paraffin wax, which does not biodegrade within one year after being disposed of in landfills, incinerators, and recycling facilities
Falsely marketing products as “Made in the USA” when some are imported and others are made using imported materials
Pending
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.