Court Blocks 'Click-to-Cancel' Rule, Leaving Consumers Trapped in Unwanted Subscriptions

A federal appeals court has blocked the Federal Trade Commission's 'click-to-cancel' rule, which was designed to make it easier for consumers to cancel online subscriptions.

The rule would have required businesses to provide a simple, straightforward way for users to unsubscribe, addressing widespread frustration over hard-to-cancel services. With the rule struck down just days before it was set to take effect, Americans are expected to continue wasting hundreds of dollars annually on unused subscriptions. Democratic lawmakers are now pushing for new legislation and urging the FTC to find alternative solutions.

Meanwhile, businesses are accelerating growth plans, taking advantage of the regulatory setback.