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The Athletic Subscriptions
Case Name (Date)
Kaplan et al. v. The Athletic Media Co.
23-cv-229, N.D. Cal.
(Jan. 2023)
Product/Service
The Athletic Subscriptions
Allegations
Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions
Status
Pending
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