Manatt’s Automatic Renewal Law Handbook

What are the risks and considerations posed by recent amendments and changes to state and federal automatic renewal laws (ARLs), especially in the subscription-based economy? Where do I start? Which states pose the greatest risk?

These are just some of the questions our clients have asked as they look to navigate these complex laws and regulations within their organizations.

To help you build an effective ARL compliance program and stay compliant with the ever changing state and federal laws, Manatt has developed a comprehensive guide that outlines the state and federal ARLs in all 50 states.

Jumpstart your ARL compliance program 

This handbook draws on extensive research and the cross-disciplinary knowledge of many Manatt professionals. The result is a comprehensive suite of summaries, charts, checklists, best practices, and tips and risk assessments that will help professionals at all levels understand and mitigate risks related to automatic renewals.

Specifically, the handbook covers:

• The scope of each federal or state law
• Whether business-to-business contracts are covered
• Exemptions or exclusions
• Enrollment disclosure requirements
• Consent requirements
• Post-purchase acknowledgment requirements
• Renewal notice requirements
• Requirements for free gifts or trials
• Material change requirements
• Cancellation requirements
• Whether the law provides a private right of action or other vehicle to bring claims
• Penalties or remedies available for a violation
• Whether there is a good faith defense
• Litigation risk score for each law

The handbook assigns a risk score (low, moderate, high) based on our review of each ARL’s requirements, penalties and litigation vehicles, litigation history and regulatory activity. The handbook also features a high-level “at a glance” chart showing key features for all state and federal laws, U.S. map charts, detailed checklists and a variety of compliance checklists and best practices.

This package will help jumpstart and refine your ARL compliance program. It is not, however, a substitute for legal advice or customized solutions for your business. If there is additional support we can provide for your organization or you have specific questions on how the laws may apply to your business, please contact us.

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About Manatt's ARL team

Manatt’s ARL practice brings together a group of professionals who keenly understand the subscription-based economy and the concerns of companies that operate in that space. Our team is well versed in the regulations as well as the fluctuating business and regulatory landscape around subscription-based services. We combine our capabilities across digital and technology, advertising, financial services, entertainment and government to provide the full spectrum of transactional, compliance, advisory and litigation services to industries affected by ARLs.