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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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FCC Updates Aim to Restrict Robocallers’ Access to Phone Numbers

FCC Updates Aim to Restrict Robocallers’ Access to Phone Numbers

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously approved its Second Report and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking…

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Penalties Grow with Updates to NY Telemarketing Laws
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Penalties Grow with Updates to NY Telemarketing Laws

New York recently increased the civil penalties for Do Not Call Registry violations, nearly doubling them from $11,000 to $20,000 per violation…

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FTC Sharpens Focus on Lead Gen & Prerecorded Messages
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FTC Sharpens Focus on Lead Gen & Prerecorded Messages

Last week, the Federal Trade Commission updated its Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) compliance guidance regarding obtaining consent…

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