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TCPA Regulatory Update – FCC Seeks Comment on the Meaning of “Telemarketing” and “Dual Purpose” Under the TCPA

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Although the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has been affected by the government shutdown, it released several TCPA items in late December before it suspended most operations due to the lapse in funding....more

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Government Shutdown Leaves Consumers Vulnerable

The U.S. is undergoing the longest government shutdown in the nation’s history, and it is taking a toll on the consumer’s economic welfare in more ways than one. Every day, Americans fall victim to harassing telemarketing...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

What to Do When the Government Shutdown Leaves Your Company Without Access to the National DNC Registry

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On December 22, 2018, due to the lapse in government appropriations, a partial federal government shutdown went into effect. With no end in sight, this partial shutdown has had important effects on all industry sectors. For...more

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Government Shutdown Limits FCC Operations to Safety-of-Life and Spectrum Auction Activities

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The federal government shutdown that began at midnight December 29, 2018 shows no sign of ending soon. The Federal Communications Commission tapped on-hand funds to continue operations uninterrupted but ran out of time – and...more

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How the Government Shutdown Affects FCC Operations

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As of January 3, 2019, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has suspended most of its operations for the duration of the government shutdown due to the agency’s exhaustion of available funds. This alert summarizes how...more

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FCC Avoids Shutdown For Now, But Continued Threat Looms Over TMT Sector

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The federal government is open. But less than three weeks remain under the current reprieve and another shutdown seems possible. Although the Federal Communications Commission tapped on-hand fees to support uninterrupted...more

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