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Michele Shuster

TCPA Revocation of Consent Rule Changes: What You Need to Know

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 of consent will be reduced from 30 days to just 10 business…

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Timing is Everything: Navigating the TCPA’s Allowable Calling Hours

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 allowable calling hour requirement. The TCPA mandates marketing calls and text messages…

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Federal Court Rules Against CIPA Application to Online Tracking Software

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 must navigate privacy laws when collecting consumer data through emails and websites. This case…

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FCC Proposes New Rules to Combat AI-Generated Robocalls

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

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What Does the Demise of Chevron Mean for the TCPA?

What Does the Demise of Chevron Mean for the TCPA?

In a 6-3 ruling inChevron v. National Resources Defense Council, known as the “Chevron deference.” Chevron deference required that when a federal statute is ambiguous on a topic under review by a court, and a federal agency has issued a reasonable interpretation…

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FTC Approves Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements

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 agreements are upheld for senior executives, while they're deemed unenforceable for other workers.…

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Is the FTC Poised to Outlaw All Employment Non-Competes?

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. employers. If approved, this rule would nullify virtually all non-compete agreements, including…

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

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 the FCC clarified through its in our

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M&S ALERT: FCC PEWC Rule Revisions to Take Effect January 2025

M&S ALERT: FCC PEWC Rule Revisions to Take Effect January 2025

The FCC’s Prior Express Written Consent rule revisions to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) were published in the Federal Register on Friday, January 26th, which means the revisions will become effective on January 27th, 2025.  The revisions include: Prior express written…

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U.S. Supreme Court Denies Writ of Certiorari in Brickman v. Meta

U.S. Supreme Court Denies Writ of Certiorari in Brickman v. Meta

The U.S. Supreme Court released an order yesterday denying a request that the Court review a decision reached in the case Brickman v. Meta…

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