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The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) set out to modernize the Negative Option Rule promulgated in 1973, now referred to as the “Click to Cancel” rule (the “Rule”), to make it easier for consumers to cancel recurring subscriptions and memberships.[1] We previously provided an in-depth discussion of the Rule in an earlier blog post, which is available here. The Rule was scheduled to take effect on July 14, 2025 after the original compliance date of May 14, 2025 was extended.[2] However, on July 8, 2025, the Eighth Circuit vacated the Rule on the grounds of procedural deficiencies.[3]Continue Reading Eighth Circuit Says Not So Fast to FTC’s “Click to Cancel” Rule

SB 22, a sweeping film and television incentive bill that dramatically expands the state’s support for the moving image industry, was officially signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 22, 2025.[1] Following the Texas Senate’s earlier 23–8 vote of approval, the House cleared the bill (originally introduced as SB 1) in late May by a wide margin of 112-26, signaling broad bipartisan support for revitalizing Texas as a national production hub.[2]Continue Reading Texas Rolls Camera on $1.5 Billion Film Incentive Law

Texas has long been a hub for film and television production, offering diverse landscapes, a rich cultural backdrop, and some real characters. Back in 2007 the state implemented the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program, which is administered by the Texas Film Commission under the Economic Development and Tourism Division of the Office of the Governor.[1] Allocations have continued to grow ever since.[2] Starting with $20 million in the first year,[3] it is now the largest in state history at $200 million with a 22.5% tax rebate.[4]Continue Reading Alright, Alright, A Write-Off: Matthew Mcconaughey’s Push for Texas Film Tax Incentives

In a state where the sun always shines, California’s film tax credits seem to be the script for success. On July 10, 2023, Governor Newsom signed legislation to extend and expand California’s $330 million-a-year Film and TV Tax Credit Program 3.0 for an additional five years, meaning the original expiration date of June 30, 2025 has been extended through June 30, 2030.[1] Following this recent expansion, the program, now dubbed “Program 4.0,” has already enticed upcoming productions scouting other locations to reconsider. Colleen Bell, the Director of the California Film Commission, says that just during the first half of 2024, the state has already attracted 12 new and one relocating television series to California.[2] As evidence of that, we see Universal Content Productions LLC received one of the largest credits worth $12 million for the first season of “Suits: L.A.”, which helped ignite the shift from production in Canada to production in California.[3] This spinoff alone is expected to spend $50.7 million and create about 2,600 jobs in California.[4]Continue Reading Lights, Camera, Tax Breaks: California’s Updated Film Incentives