Ad Law Access

Updates on advertising law and privacy law trends, issues, and developments

Hulu Hit with Class Action Over Automatic Renewals

In 2010, California enacted a law governing automatic renewals. As we previously posted, the law generally requires that companies: (1) clearly disclose the material offer terms before a consumers subscribes; (2)…

RealNetworks Agrees to Pay $2.4 Million to Settle Free Trial Investigation

The Washington Attorney General recently announced that a settlement with RealNetworks over the company’s free trials. According to the AG, more than 500 consumers had complained to the AG’s office and the Better…

California Law Governing Automatic Renewals Goes Into Effect

Starting this week, companies that offer subscription services that automatically renew at the end of the initial term will have to comply with a new law in California. The law generally requires that companies: (1)…

Florida Settles with Company Over Free Trial Offers and Automatic Renewals

Earlier this year, we posted that the Florida Attorney General had sued a company over allegations the company enrolled consumers in a monthly subscription program without the consumers’ knowledge or consent. According…