Fixing the Subscription Trap
The FTC’s Negative Option Rule do-over – and what’s at stake.
In September 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Wilderness Treatment Center for allegedly misleadingly marketing the services and housing it provides to youth suffering from substance abuse and other behavioral issues. Specifically, plaintiffs claim that the center represents that it offers a safe environment, adequate supervision, and counseling when, according to the complaint, the center does not maintain the staff, facilities, and other arrangements necessary to provide the promised services. (Walker et al v. Wilderness Alternative School Inc., Case No. 18-cv-156, D. Mont.)
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.