Readers may recall that in February 2024, the FCC adopted a Report and Order imposing a number of new TCPA caller and texter compliance obligations in connection with consumer revocation requests, which are applicable to...more
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In January 2024, the FCC adopted a Report and Order that closed the so-called “lead generator loophole,” and also included a number of new consent-related requirements....more
In February 2024, the FCC adopted a Report and Order imposing a number of new TCPA caller and texter compliance obligations in connection with consumer revocation requests, which are applicable to calls and text messages that...more
The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has unanimously approved a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) and Notice of Inquiry (“NOI”), proposing first-of-their-kind AI-generated robocall and robotext rules that would...more
Aligning itself with three other federal appellate courts, the Second Circuit recently made clear in Soliman v. Subway Franchisee Adver. Fund Trust, Ltd., No. 22-1726-cv, 2024 U.S. App. LEXIS 11417 (2d Cir. May 10, 2024),...more
On December 18, 2023 the FCC released a Second Report and Order, Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), and Waiver Order, which it considered and adopted at its December Open Meeting, furthering what it...more
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The FCC has adopted a Notice of Inquiry seeking public comment on the use of evolving AI technologies in robocall and robotext campaigns, potential consumer impacts, and associated issues surrounding TCPA compliance and the...more
11/27/2023
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Following the recent Ninth Circuit decision in Trim v. Reward Zone USA LLC, No. 22-55517, 2023 WL 5025264 (9th Cir. Aug. 8, 2023), see previous post, where the court held that SMS messages that lack any audible component are...more
The FCC has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to further tighten and to codify in its rules various Commission declaratory rulings on TCPA consent requirements that are applicable to autodialed calls and...more
Consumer frustration with illegal robocalls and robotexts has placed the FCC’s related regulatory scheme top of mind for regulators and legislators alike.
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel recently sent a letter to...more