Posts by Kristie Prinz
FTC Announces Settlement with Chegg for $7.5 Million over its Cancellation Practices
The FTC has recently announced that it has reached a settlement with Ed Tech provider Chegg, a Silicon Valley-based business, for $7.5 million over its cancellation practices. The Complaint charged that Chegg violated ROSCA, 15 U.S.C Sections 8401-8405 by failing to provide simple mechanisms for consumers to cancel their subscriptions. According to the Complaint, Chegg…
Read MoreFTC Secures Order Against Match Group for $14 Million Over Subscription
The FTC has recently announced that it has secured a $14 million order against Match Group on a variety of claims, including misleading users about guarantees and making it difficult for customer to cancel subscriptions. While Match Group businesses are a unique class of dating app businesses, the facts of this case resulting in the $14 million order…
Read MoreFTC Sues LA Fitness Over Recurring Membership Practices
The FTC recently sued nationwide gym chain LA Fitness over its recurring membership and cancellation practices, based on alleged violations of Section 5(a) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (“FTC Act”), 15 U.S.C. Section 45(a) and Section 4 of the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act (“ROSCA”). Although this case involves a gym membership rather than a SaaS…
Read MoreSanta Clara County Settles HelloFresh Subscription Suit
Santa Clara County just recently announced that it has obtained a $7.5 million settlement in a consumer protection lawsuit against HelloFresh over its subscription and advertising practices. The case was filed as a civil matter in Santa Clara County and was led by the Santa Clara County and Los Angeles County district attorney’s offices for the…
Read MoreFTC Settles with Amazon over Deceptive Subscriptions
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has just obtained a $2.5 billion settlement against Amazon over its “deceptive” subscription practices. To view the announcement by the FTC click here. Amazon will be required to pay a $1 billion civil penalty, provide $1.5 billion in refunds back to affected consumers, and cease its unlawful enrollment and cancellation practices.…
Read MoreAI Lawyer Kristie Prinz to Present Webinar on “Managing the Legal Risks of Artificial Intelligence”
AI Lawyer Kristie Prinz will be presenting a webinar on “Managing the Legal Risks of Artificial Intelligence on Intellectual Property and Confidential Information” for the Orange County Bar Association, Health Care Law Section on August 27, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. PT. The event is approved for 1.0 MCLE Credit. To register for…
Read MoreKristie Prinz Discusses Lessons to Be Learned from FTC Suit Against Uber
Kristie Prinz discusses lessons to be learned from FTC Suit against Uber in this video recorded 5.15.25:
Read MoreKristie Prinz Speaks on Story of The Prinz Law Office
Prinz Law Founder Kristie Prinz speaks on the story of The Prinz Law Office in this video recorded on 5.5.25:
Read MoreRecording Released of “Best Practices for Launching a Software Development Project”
I am pleased to announce that the recording of my recent presentation on “Best Practices for Launching a Software Development Project” is now available at this link: https://theprinzlawoffice.vhx.tv/products/best-practices-for-a-software-development-project.
Read MorePrinz Law Founder Kristie Prinz Discusses Firm Solutions
Prinz Law Founder Kristie Prinz discusses Firm Solutions in this video recorded 4.22.25:
Read MorePrinz Law Founder Kristie Prinz Discusses the Prinz Law Value Proposition
Firm Founder Kristie Prinz discusses the value proposition that The Prinz Law Office brings to each client representation in this video recorded on 4.22.25:
Read MoreKristie Prinz, Imran Alavi to Present on “Best Practices on How to Launch a Software Development Project”
If you are a ProVisors member with a goal of launching your own software product, then please plan to attend a special virtual presentation + networking event on Wednesday, March 19 at 4 p.m. PT: “Best Practices on How to Launch a Software Development Project.” The presentation will address what you need to know to…
Read MoreSilicon Valley Lawyer Kristie Prinz authors article on “Managing the Legal Risks of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”)”
I am pleased to announce that my article titled “Managing the Legal Risks of Artificial Intelligence on Intellectual Property and Confidential Information” has just been published online by the American Psychological Association’s Consulting Psychology Journal. Digital access is available for purchase at this link. The prepublication draft of the article is available for viewing at…
Read MorePrinz Law Founder Kristie Prinz Explains the Firm’s Approach to Representation
Tech Lawyer Kristie Prinz explains The Prinz Law Office’s approach to client representation in this video recorded 1.28.25.
Read MorePrinz Law Founder Kristie Prinz Describes Available Services
Silicon Valley Tech Lawyer Kristie Prinz describes her available legal services in this video recorded 1.24.25 for The Prinz Law Office.
Read MorePrinz Law Founder Kristie Prinz Explains Flat Rate Services
Silicon Valley Tech Lawyer Kristie Prinz explains Flat Rate Legal Services in this video recorded 1.24.25 for The Prinz Law Office.
Read MorePrinz Law Founder Kristie Prinz Explains Fractional Services
Silicon Valley Tech Lawyer Kristie Prinz explains fractional legal services in this video recorded 1.24.25 for The Prinz Law Office.
Read MorePrinz Law Founder Kristie Prinz Explains Subscription Services
Silicon Valley Tech Lawyer Kristie Prinz explains subscription legal services in this video recorded 1.24.25 for The Prinz Law Office.
Read MorePrinz Law Founder Kristie Prinz Explains Fixed Rate Project Services
Prinz Law Founder Kristie Prinz explains fixed rate project services in this video recorded for The Prinz Law Office on 1.24.25.
Read MoreFirm Founder Kristie Prinz Introduces Self
Firm founder Kristie Prinz introduces herself and her practice in this video recording for The Prinz Law Office on 1.25.25.
Read MorePrinz Law Founder Kristie Prinz Explains the Firm Vision
Prinz Law Founder Kristie Prinz explains the firm vision of The Prinz Law Office in this video recorded 1.24.25.
Read MoreWhy Poorly Drafted Implementation Terms in SaaS Contracts Lead to Disputes
Silicon Valley Tech Lawyer Kristie Prinz addresses why poorly drafted implementation terms in SaaS Contracts lead to disputes in this video recorded January 21, 2025.
Read MoreKristie Prinz to Speak on Negotiating SaaS Contracts
I will be presenting a webinar for Strafford on Tuesday, January 7th at 10:00 a.m. PT/ 1:00 ET on “Negotiating SaaS Agreements: Key Contract Provisions and Protections.” Her co-presenter for this event will be Ash Masrani, who is an associate with Clifford Chance. To learn more about the program or register to attend, please see…
Read MoreThe Prinz Law Office to Offer New Quarterly Fractional Service Plans
The Prinz Law Office is pleased to announce the availability of new quarterly fractional service plans, effective immediately. The new fractional service plans are intended for the client who seeks to reserve the firm’s time on defined terms without the commitment of exhausting the time reserved within a single calendar month. The new quarterly plans…
Read MoreThe Prinz Law Office to Offer New Advisory and Contract Review Subscriptions
I am pleased to announce that The Prinz Law Office has just made available new advisory and contract review subscription plans, which will be offered on both a monthly and a quarterly basis, effective immediately. These plans are intended for clients with ongoing but unpredictable legal needs who are seeking more certainty with their…
Read MoreCalifornia Passes New Click to Cancel Law for Subscriptions
California has just passed a new “click to cancel” law that will apply to consumer subscriptions, along with memberships and other autorenewing or continuous service arrangements with consumers. AB 2863 amends California’s existing autorenewal law to add additional protections for consumers with respect to autorenewing or continuous billing charges. The “click to cancel” law will…
Read MoreKristie Prinz to Lead New Silicon Valley Virtual Home Group in ProVisors
I am pleased to announce that I am a new ProVisors home group leader in the Silicon Valley Region. I will be leading a new Silicon Valley Virtual 1 Group, which will be an all-virtual home group for service providers engaged in Silicon Valley business. The group will meet the first Friday of the month…
Read MoreKristie Prinz to Speak at Practicing Law Institute
Silicon Valley Tech Lawyer Kristie Prinz will be speaking at an upcoming one-day Practicing Law Institute Program to be held on October 9, 2024 at the PLI headquarters in San Francisco, California. Kristie will be speaking on “Drafting Privacy Policies for Devices with No User Interface – What Do You Do?”, along with Peter McLaughlin…
Read MoreSilicon Valley Lawyer Kristie Prinz Introduces The Prinz Law Office
Silicon Valley Lawyer Kristie Prinz introduces The Prinz Law Office in this recording from 8.20.24.
Read MoreWhy Your Company Should Review Key Customer Contracts in a Sluggish Economy
Kristie Prinz Explains why your company should review its key customer contracts in a sluggish economy for this video recorded 8.16.24.
Read MoreIs Cutting Your Company’s Contract in Your Customer’s Business Strategy?
It has become increasingly clear over the past few months that businesses are in a cost-cutting mode, as the economy has become more and more sluggish. While your tech company is likely focusing on its own cost-cutting strategy, have you stopped to consider whether your most significant customers might be doing the same? Is it…
Read MoreKristie Prinz Selected to 2024 Super Lawyers Northern California List
I am pleased to announce that I have been selected to the 2024 Super Lawyers Northern California list. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of…
Read MoreKristie Prinz Announces New Legal Services Offerings at The Prinz Law Office Effective August 1, 2024
I’m pleased to announce that The Prinz Law Office has recently made available three new legal services offerings to our clients. First, we have just launched a new fractional counsel services plan for those of our clients seeking a recurring monthly arrangement with the firm based on an anticipated volume of work at a discounted…
Read MoreKristie Prinz to Speak on Negotiating SaaS Contracts in an Uncertain Economy
The Prinz Law Office will host a 30 minute webinar on Thursday August 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. PT on “Negotiating SaaS Contracts in an Uncertain Economy.” SaaS Lawyer Kristie Prinz will be the presenter, and will address best practices in negotiating SaaS contracts when the economy is unpredictable. To attend, please register for the…
Read MoreWhat are the Lessons to be Learned from Today’s Worldwide Technology Breakdown Over Software Update?
Kristie Prinz addresses the lessons to be learned from today’s worldwide technology breakdown over a software update in this video recorded on 7.19.24.
Read MoreShould Your Company Rethink its Software Subscription?
Introduction to Kristie Prinz, Technology Business Lawyer
This video introducing Kristie Prinz, Technology Lawyer, was filmed on July 9, 2024.
Read MoreThe Prinz Law Office Launches New Subscription Plans
The Prinz Law Office is pleased to announce the launch of a new subscription plan, which is intended to simplify the process of working with a lawyer for companies as well as individuals. The firm’s subscription plans have been been designed to uniquely enable clients to hire and communicate with counsel without the fear or…
Read MoreKristie Prinz Interviews Beau Fernald on Software Implementation
Kristie Prinz interviews Beau Fernald on software implementation in this video recorded October 24, 2022:
Read MoreThe Prinz Law Office Adopts New Fixed Rate & Subscription Packages
I am excited to announce that my firm is adopting a number of new options for working with our clients. We received feedback asking for new fixed rate and subscription packages for specific business scenarios, and in response to that feedback we have designed a variety of new packages designed around those requests. These options…
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