This is the new MLex platform. Existing customers should continue to use the existing MLex platform until migrated.
For any queries, please contact Customer Services or your Account Manager. Dismiss

US FTC, Amazon settle 'dark patterns' case mid-trial for $2.5bn

By Maria Dinzeo, Xu Yuan ( September 25, 2025, 16:38 GMT | Insight) -- Just four days into a lengthy trial, Amazon has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle the US Federal Trade Commission's claims that it deceived consumers into unwittingly signing up for Prime subscriptions.Amazon has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle claims with the US Federal Trade Commission that it duped consumers into signing up for Prime and making it too difficult for them to cancel the subscription service....

Prepare for tomorrow’s regulatory change, today

MLex identifies risk to business wherever it emerges, with specialist reporters across the globe providing exclusive news and deep-dive analysis on the proposals, probes, enforcement actions and rulings that matter to your organization and clients, now and in the longer term.


Know what others in the room don’t, with features including:

  • Daily newsletters for Antitrust, M&A, Trade, Data Privacy & Security, Technology, AI and more
  • Custom alerts on specific filters including geographies, industries, topics and companies to suit your practice needs
  • Predictive analysis from expert journalists across North America, the UK and Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific
  • Curated case files bringing together news, analysis and source documents in a single timeline

Experience MLex today with a 14-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

Already a subscriber? Click here to login

Related Sections