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Amazon Faces Federal Trial Over Alleged Deceptive Prime Subscription Practices

Amazon Faces Federal Trial Over Alleged Deceptive Prime Subscription Practices

Amazon Faces Federal Trial Over Alleged Deceptive Prime Subscription Practices Amazon is currently undergoing a federal trial in the US, facing accusations from the government of employing deceptive tactics to enroll millions of customers into its Prime subscription service and subsequently making cancellations nearly impossible. The trial commenced this week in a federal court in Seattle. The lawsuit, initiated by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in June 2023, alleges that the e-commerce behemoth knowingly utilized “dark patterns”—manipulative design techniques—to trick…

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Amazon Faces FTC in Landmark Trial Over Prime ‘Dark Patterns’ Allegations

Amazon Faces FTC in Landmark Trial Over Prime ‘Dark Patterns’ Allegations

Amazon Faces FTC in Landmark Trial Over Prime ‘Dark Patterns’ Allegations A high-stakes trial against Amazon by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is officially underway this week, with jury selection commencing Monday and opening arguments scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, 2025. The e-commerce behemoth stands accused of systematically tricking millions of consumers into signing up for its Prime subscription service through manipulative user interface designs, commonly known as ‘dark patterns,’ and deliberately making cancellations exceedingly difficult. The lawsuit, initially filed…

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FTC’s Landmark Lawsuit Against Live Nation, Ticketmaster Continues to Unfold

FTC’s Landmark Lawsuit Against Live Nation, Ticketmaster Continues to Unfold

FTC’s Landmark Lawsuit Against Live Nation, Ticketmaster Continues to Unfold More than a year after its initial filing, the Federal Trade Commission’s significant lawsuit against Live Nation and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster, remains a focal point in the live entertainment industry. Filed on a Thursday in 2024, the complaint alleges that the ticketing giant engages in illegal resale tactics, misleads consumers on ticket pricing, and collaborates with scalpers to inflate resale costs, ultimately harming artists and music fans alike. States including…

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FTC Sues Ticket Resale Company Over Alleged Eras Tour Price Gouging Scheme

FTC Sues Ticket Resale Company Over Alleged Eras Tour Price Gouging Scheme

FTC Sues Ticket Resale Company Over Alleged Eras Tour Price Gouging Scheme The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated legal action against a Maryland-based ticket resale firm, alleging the company violated federal law to acquire hundreds of thousands of tickets for high-demand events, including Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, and subsequently resold them for millions in illicit profit. According to the lawsuit, Key Investment Group is accused of circumventing Ticketmaster’s purchase limits by employing a sophisticated network of thousands of fictitious…

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