TCPA & Teleservices

As the political season heats up and we approach a high-stakes general election, political campaigns are ramping up their outreach efforts. This surge comes with a rise in political calls and texts, making it crucial for campaigners – as well as the…

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a draft September 26, 2024. Key Changes for Voice Service Providers (VSPs) The new rules expand the FCC’s current call blocking and robocall mitigation requirements: Do-Not-Originate (DNO) List: All VSPs must block calls from numbers based…

On August 27, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the fees telemarketers must pay to access the National Do Not Call (DNC) Registry will increase. The We can help.   * Sean Lynskey contributed to this article.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken additional steps towards regulating AI-generated communications. In a recent

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…

As most businesses are aware, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) requires businesses to secure "prior express written consent" (PEWC) before making telemarketing calls using an automatic telephone dialing system or an artificial or prerecorded voice in most circumstances. Several months ago,…

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

On Monday, January 29th, U.S. Representative Frank Pallone (D-NJ) introduced the “Do Not Disturb Act,” a bill that would strengthen the FTC’s and FCC’s robocall…

While the regulatory and legal sands of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) are constantly shifting, one constant remains…

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…