Michele Shuster

July 23, 2026
Prolific Privacy Litigant Declared “Vexatious” by Federal Court

A federal court just made it harder for one of the country’s most active website-privacy plaintiffs to continue operating the way he has been. But if your business has received

June 16, 2026
Ohio Has a New Attorney General. What Does It Mean for Businesses?

On June 8, 2026, Andy Wilson stepped into the role of Attorney General following Dave Yost’s resignation, taking over the office for the remainder of the current term. What Changes

June 11, 2026
Illinois Takes Aim at “Frontier AI”: What SB 315 Means for Developers, Compliance Officers, and the Future of AI Regulation

Illinois just made a significant move in the AI governance space. On May 27, 2026, the state’s General Assembly passed Senate Bill 315, the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act. With

March 26, 2026
FCC Escalates Robocall Enforcement by Targeting Telephone Numbers and Foreign Call Centers

What the FCC’s Proposed Rulemakings Mean for Voice Providers, Platforms, and Businesses Using Outbound Calling. The Federal Communications Commission is sending a clear signal to the market: robocall enforcement is

March 4, 2026
FCC Call‑Blocking Grace Period Is Ending: Are You Ready for SIP Code 603+?

The FCC’s grace period for its new uniform call‑blocking notification rule is coming to an end. As of March 25, 2026, full compliance with the Federal Communications Commission’s Eighth Report

February 11, 2026
FTC Sharpens Its Focus on Noncompete Enforcement: What Employers Should Do Now

Noncompete agreements in the United States are governed primarily by state law, but employers should no longer think of compliance as a purely state‑by‑state exercise. At a recent public workshop,

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