( May 9, 2025, 15:54 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Amazon told a federal judge in Washington state that its due-process rights are being violated by the US Federal Trade Commission's suit alleging the use of "dark patterns" deceptive design to make it tougher for consumers to cancel their Prime subscriptions. "The FTC cannot, consistent with due process and Section 45(m)(1)(A), admit that the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act, 15 U.S.C. § 8403, is unclear and then impose liability and demand substantial civil penalties for longstanding and common practices it decides years later violate the statute. But that is exactly what the FTC is trying here," Amazon said.See attached document....
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