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Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Regulatory Update — FCC Resolves Investigation of Lingo Telecom, Finalizes Proposed...

Mintz - Technology, Communications & Media... on 8/28/2024

In May, we reported that the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) had adopted a Notice of Apparent Liability (NAL) against a voice service provider, Lingo Telecom, LLC (Lingo), for transmitting illegally spoofed,...more

Lingo Telecom Enters Consent Decree Over Use of AI to Generate Voice Messages

Baker Botts L.L.P. on 8/27/2024

On August 21, 2024, Lingo Telecom, LLC (Lingo) entered a consent decree with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) related the investigation into Lingo's alleged violations of the “STIR/SHAKEN” rules through Lingo's use...more

Readily Accessible Closed Captioning Requirements Take Effect on September 16, 2024

Wiley Rein LLP on 8/26/2024

The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC or Commission) Closed Captioning Display Settings Report and Order (Order) takes effect on September 16, 2024. Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval, covered...more

FCC Extends E-Rate to Off-Premises Wi-Fi Hotspots

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 8/7/2024

On July 29, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") issued a Report and Order ("Order") extending E-Rate support to off-premises Wi-Fi hotspots for use by students, school staff, and library patrons. Hotspots had...more

Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Regulatory Update — FCC Acts Against Provider Facilitating Tax Robocalls and Initiates...

Mintz - Technology, Communications & Media... on 8/2/2024

Federal Communications Commission Takes Further Action Against Provider Facilitating Illegal Tax Robocalls - Following up on its previous enforcement actions, the Federal Communications Commission’s (Commission)...more

Telephone and Texting Compliance News — July 2024

Mintz - Technology, Communications & Media... on 8/2/2024

We are pleased to present our latest edition of Telephone and Texting Compliance News, providing insights and news related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). In this month’s Regulatory Update, we cover the FCC’s...more

Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Litigation Update — TCPA Defense Post-Chevron: Insights from Cacho v. McCarthy & Kelly LLC

Mintz - Technology, Communications & Media... on 8/2/2024

Defending against claims under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) requires a strategic approach focused on compliance, documentation, and robust legal defenses. In this article, we focus on a recent decision from...more

FCC Enforcement Monitor ~ July 2024

Pillsbury - CommLawCenter on 8/2/2024

Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published the FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others....more

In Compliance: Holtzman Vogel's July 2024 Round-Up

Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak on 8/2/2024

Holtzman Vogel attorneys wrote on the Supreme Court's landmark Loper Bright decision earlier this month. The Court overruled its 1984 decision in Chevron v. NRDC that introduced the so-called "Chevron deference" principle...more

FCC Adopts New Accessibility Rules for Closed Captioning Settings

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 7/26/2024

On July 18, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC" or "Commission") adopted a Report and Order ("R&O") imposing new rules on manufacturers and multichannel video programming distributors ("MVPDs") requiring them...more

August 1, 2024 FCC EEO Deadlines for Stations in NC, SC, IL, WI, CA

Wiley Rein LLP on 7/10/2024

Annual EEO Public File Report- Radio and television station employment units (SEUs) located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Illinois, Wisconsin, and California with five or more full-time employees must prepare by...more

In Compliance: June 2024 Round-Up

Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak on 7/2/2024

In this month's In Compliance Round-Up, we cover the following topics: Supreme Court Holds Federal Anti-Corruption Law Prohibits State and Local Officials from Accepting Bribes, But Not Gratuities - Ethics Guidance Issued...more

Telephone and Texting Compliance News — June 2024

Mintz - Technology, Communications & Media... on 7/1/2024

We are pleased to present our latest edition of Telephone and Texting Compliance News, providing insights and news related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). In this month’s Regulatory Update, we report on a...more

Accelerating Privacy Scrutiny: Key Developments for the Auto Industry

Venable LLP on 6/4/2024

Recent U.S. developments indicate a growing focus on regulating and investigating the data privacy practices of companies in the automotive sector. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently highlighted in a blog post its...more

In Compliance: Holtzman Vogel's May 2024 Round-Up

Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak on 5/30/2024

At the FEC’s May 1 open meeting, the Commission voted 4-1 to approve an advisory opinion requested by Nevadans for Reproductive Freedom (“NFRF”) that authorizes federal candidates and officeholders to solicit unlimited funds,...more

Broadcasters Need To Pay Heed to FCC's EEO Requirements

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 5/20/2024

The Federal Communications Commission recently reinstated commercial and noncommercial television and radio broadcasters' obligation to annually report workforce composition data, including the gender, race, and ethnicity of...more

Broadcasters: The 2024 Election Is Six Months Away. Are You Prepared for Your Political Programming Obligations?

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 4/30/2024

As you are aware, the general election date is Tuesday, November 5, 2024. This means that the FCC's lowest unit charge ("LUC") obligations for the general election begin Friday, September 6, 2024 (or earlier, if there are...more

Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Regulatory Update — Federal Communications Commission Kicks Off “Spring Cleaning”...

Mintz - Technology, Communications & Media... on 4/30/2024

The Federal Communications Commission’s (Commission) Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) launched a new “Spring Cleaning” initiative this month to combat unlawful robocalling campaigns. On April 4, the Bureau sent a...more

FCC Continues to Roll Out TCPA Changes and Interpretations

Hudson Cook, LLP on 4/4/2024

On February 16, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission released a Report and Order establishing significant new standards regulating Telephone Consumer Protection Act consent and revocation of consent. In recent weeks,...more

FCC Adopts Video Service All-In Pricing Rules

Venable LLP on 4/1/2024

On March 14, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted new rules that require cable television operators and satellite video providers to specify the aggregate monthly all-in price for video programming services on...more

Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Regulatory Update — FCC Strengthens Robocall Enforcement Partnerships, Amends Telemarketing...

Mintz - Technology, Communications & Media... on 3/28/2024

Commission Strengthens International and Domestic Robocall Enforcement Partnerships - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) entered into three new agreements to enhance its robocalling investigation and enforcement...more

FCC Launches U.S. Cyber Trust Mark Program

Lerman Senter PLLC on 3/25/2024

The Federal Communications Commission has created a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program, also known as the “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark program,” for wireless consumer Internet of Things (IoT) products. The FCC is seeking...more

FCC Announces April 2024 as the Final Month for Full ACP Reimbursement

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 3/6/2024

The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Wireline Competition Bureau announced Monday that the last fully funded month for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) will be April 2024 absent additional funding from...more

Redial: 2023 TCPA Year-in-Review

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP on 3/5/2024

Eversheds Sutherland presents our 8th annual TCPA year-in-review report highlighting key TCPA issues and trends. Few industries are immune from TCPA liability. In 2023, the insurance, financial services, energy and health...more

Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Regulatory Update — FCC Confirms TCPA Bars AI-Generated Voices, Adopts New Consent...

Mintz - Technology, Communications & Media... on 3/4/2024

Commission Declares TCPA Prohibits AI-Generated Voices - Following up on January’s update, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Declaratory Ruling that confirms that the prohibitions in the Telephone...more

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