Three industry groups sue to block FTC's 'arbitrary, capricious' 'Click to Cancel' rule

Three groups that represent businesses in the technology and entertainment industries are suing the Federal Trade Commission to block the Biden administration’s new “Click to Cancel” rule, which proponents say would make it easier to cancel subscriptions.

The NCTA, or the Internet & Television Association, the Electronic Security Association, and the Interactive Advertising Bureau have sued the FTC to block the rule, which they say is “arbitrary, capricious, and an abuse of discretion. [The FTC is attempting to] regulate consumer contracts for all companies in all industries and across all sectors of the economy,” according to several reports.