FTC Fines DoNotPay for Misleading 'Robot Lawyer' Claims in 2025, Orders Monetary Relief and Prohibits Deceptive Practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order against DoNotPay, a legal services firm, for making misleading claims regarding its 'robot lawyer' service. The order includes a monetary penalty and mandates that DoNotPay provide notice to past subscribers about the deceptive practices. This action is part of the FTC's broader efforts to regulate artificial intelligence applications in legal services, particularly under the leadership of its new chairman. The specific amount of the monetary relief has not yet been disclosed.