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Consumer Duty has just gone live for closed products, and Linda Gibson’s latest write up in FT Adviser can help you stay prepared. Read the article to learn: • how to ensure compliance for closed products • the importance of data • what is needed for the annual board reports Click to read:

New blog alert! 📣 Discover how California's SB 1524 affects restaurants and what SB 478 means for retailers. Understand the legal landscape of service charges and surcharges in our latest post. Stay compliant and informed! 🌟 Check it out now! #CaliforniaBusiness #SB1524 #RetailCompliance https://wix.to/h5I8PFB

"Still using scissors for your coupons? 🥴 Come on, it’s 2024! Coupon QR codes are your new BFFs: quick, easy, and way less dangerous! 🦸♀️ Just scan and let the discounts do their thing. Because who has time for paper cuts? 🤷♂️ Read the guide: https://lnkd.in/gnNvRex7 #QRCodes #coupons #discounts

The landscape of subscription contracts is evolving. Recent regulations by the United Kingdom are prioritizing consumer protection and clarity. It is advisable that businesses offering subscription contracts and consumer products begin to review their terms now before new measures take effect. https://ow.ly/Ufss50UyX7P

🔄 🗓️ On May 16, 2024, the California State Assembly passed the “Click-to-Cancel” bill (AB2863), amending the Automatic Renewal Law. This bill, which mirrors amendments the Federal Trade Commission proposed earlier this year, is now headed to the State Senate. If California adopts the bill, it will impose stricter regulations on auto-renewal services. 🚨 🌟 The most important part of the bill is the click-to-cancel provision, which gives the bill its name. Business would be required to allow consumers to cancel their auto-renewal subscriptions as easily as they can sign up. 📜✅ In addition, the bill includes other key requirements: 1. Businesses must obtain a consumer’s affirmative consent to an auto-renewal service “separately” from the rest of terms. 2. Businesses must keep verification of consumer affirmative consent for at least three years or one year after contract termination, whichever is longer. 3. Businesses must not include any information that undermines consumer’s ability to provide affirmative consent. 4. Businesses must not misrepresent any material fact about their services. 5. Businesses must send annual reminders with service details, charge frequency and a cancellation mechanism. 6. Businesses must notify customers about price increases at least 45 days in advance. 7. Businesses must provide consumers with notices detailing the amount and frequency of charges before obtaining their billing information. 8. For businesses offering cancellation via a toll-free number, calls must be answered promptly for at least 12 hours between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. #AutoRenewal #ConsumerProtection #CaliforniaLaw

🔄 🗓️ On May 16, 2024, the California State Assembly passed the “Click-to-Cancel” bill (AB2863), amending the Automatic Renewal Law. This bill, which mirrors amendments the Federal Trade Commission proposed earlier this year, is now headed to the State Senate. If California adopts the bill, it will impose stricter regulations on auto-renewal services. 🚨 🌟 The most important part of the bill is the click-to-cancel provision, which gives the bill its name. Business would be required to allow consumers to cancel their auto-renewal subscriptions as easily as they can sign up. 📜✅ In addition, the bill includes other key requirements:   1. Businesses must obtain a consumer’s affirmative consent to an auto-renewal service “separately” from the rest of terms. 2. Businesses must keep verification of consumer affirmative consent for at least three years or one year after contract termination, whichever is longer. 3. Businesses must not include any information that undermines consumer’s ability to provide affirmative consent. 4. Businesses must not misrepresent any material fact about their services. 5. Businesses must send annual reminders with service details, charge frequency and a cancellation mechanism. 6. Businesses must notify customers about price increases at least 45 days in advance. 7. Businesses must provide consumers with notices detailing the amount and frequency of charges before obtaining their billing information. 8. For businesses offering cancellation via a toll-free number, calls must be answered promptly for at least 12 hours between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. #AutoRenewal #ConsumerProtection #CaliforniaLaw

While many know about signatures for items like liquor and hazardous materials, what about other shipments? In this infographic we dive into UPS signature required services and what it can do for your business. Visit our website to learn more! https://bit.ly/46f0ese

🔍 New legislation alert for California businesses! Understand the impact of SB 478 on your pricing strategies and how to stay compliant with our latest blog post. Dive into the details and prepare your business for transparency and success. 🌟 Read more here: https://wix.to/pcO1JVR #CaliforniaBusiness #SB478

Selling online? From 2024, digital platforms must report your information to HMRC if sales exceed £1,700 or 30 goods a year. Casual sellers are exempt, but regular traders may need to register for Self-Assessment. #OnlineSellingTax #HMRCReporting #UKTaxRules

🔍 Is your knowledge of online shopper protections up to date? 💻 The world of online commerce is changing fast, and staying compliant has never been more crucial. Join Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP’s Live Video Broadcast with Michele Floyd and Diego Wu Min for an in-depth look at the Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act (ROSCA). This is your chance to gain crucial insights into the latest developments, ensuring you stay compliant and equipped to protect your clients in today’s evolving digital landscape. 📚⚖️ 📅 Date: December 13, 2024 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:10 PM PST Key topics to be discussed: • Requirements under the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act • FTC and State Government Enforcement Actions • Class Action Lawsuits and Trends • Dark Patterns and Junk Fees 🔗 For more information and registration, visit: https://lnkd.in/e5pCA2Du Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn directly from leading experts in consumer protection law! 🚀 #ROSCA #FTCCompliance #ConsumerLaw #EcommerceLaw #LegalWebinar