Fixing the Subscription Trap
The FTC’s Negative Option Rule do-over – and what’s at stake.
In November 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Trulia, LLC for allegedly deceiving consumers and violating the law by failing to adequately disclose the identity of listing agents for properties listed for sale on its website. According to the complaint, the website connects prospective homebuyers with Trulia’s “Premier Agents” – i.e., agents who have no connection to the advertised properties but have paid Trulia to be listed next to the properties – rather than the actual listing agents. (Kim et al v. Trulia, LLC, Case No. 19-cv-6733, E.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.