Compromise robocall legislation, called the Pallone-Thune TRACED Act (“Act”), is likely to be enacted soon. The Act enhances the Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC”) enforcement powers, mandates adoption of the...more
12/3/2019
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The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) is reconsidering its approach to key Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) issues following the D.C. Circuit overturning portions of the 2015 Omnibus TCPA Order. Although...more
The long-awaited ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia on the Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC”) 2015 Omnibus Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) order was finally released on...more
The Federal Communications Commission has just issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that could dramatically change the way companies obtain 800 numbers, especially so-called vanity numbers or easy-to-remember numbers.
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In Reyes v. Lincoln Automotive Financial Services, the Second Circuit was asked to address whether the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) “permits a consumer to unilaterally revoke his or her consent to be contacted...more
In recent years, the number of private actions filed under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (the “TCPA” or the “Act”) has risen sharply, but perhaps more concerning is that litigants are using the Act to target an...more