Michele Shuster

October 20, 2025
The FCC’s Call Branding FNPRM at a Glance: Key Proposed Changes and What They Could Mean for Businesses

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a draft Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), outlining a series of reforms aimed at modernizing its robocall regulations, reducing compliance burdens, and

September 16, 2025
FTC Retreats from Noncompete Ban but Signals Future Targeted Enforcement

On September 5, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) officially withdrew its appeals in two federal cases that had invalidated its rule banning most employee noncompete clauses. This marks a significant shift in

April 1, 2025
TCPA Revocation of Consent Rule Changes: What You Need to Know
An upcoming change to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) will impact how businesses handle consumer consent for calls and texts. Starting April 11, 2025, the timeframe for honoring revocations
March 14, 2025
Timing is Everything: Navigating the TCPA’s Allowable Calling Hours

It’s not just what you say in your marketing message, it’s when you say it. There’s been a recent notable surge in TCPA class action lawsuits, particularly concerning the TCPA’s

October 23, 2024
Federal Court Rules Against CIPA Application to Online Tracking Software

As digital marketing expands, businesses increasingly use tracking tools to optimize customer engagement. The recent Northern District of California ruling in Efren Ramos v. The Gap, Inc. highlights how companies

August 28, 2024
FCC Proposes New Rules to Combat AI-Generated Robocalls

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken additional steps towards regulating AI-generated communications. In a recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) and Notice of Inquiry (NOI), the FCC targets robocalls,

July 3, 2024
What Does the Demise of Chevron Mean for the TCPA?

In a 6-3 ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the Supreme Court overturned decades-old precedent set in Chevron v. National Resources Defense Council, known as the “Chevron deference.” Chevron

April 24, 2024
FTC Approves Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements

In a groundbreaking move at its April 23rd meeting, the Federal Trade Commission approved a sweeping ban on non-compete agreements across all U.S. employers. Under the final rule, existing non-compete

April 18, 2024
Is the FTC Poised to Outlaw All Employment Non-Competes?

In a groundbreaking move set to be decided at its April 23rd meeting, the Federal Trade Commission is anticipated to approve a sweeping ban on non-compete agreements across all U.S.

February 8, 2024
BREAKING: FCC Makes It Official – AI is an Artificial/Prerecorded Voice Under the TCPA

The TCPA has always prohibited initiating a telephone call using an “artificial or prerecorded voice” without prior express written consent (PEWC) unless the call is made for “emergency purposes.” Today