This episode of ComplianceTalk dives into a wave of regulatory activity that highlights how aggressively enforcement and rulemaking are reshaping compliance expectations for businesses.
Michele Shuster and Chad Blackham unpack proposed Tennessee legislation that would dramatically restrict automated telemarketing, including new reporting obligations that could significantly impact high‑volume calling operations. The discussion underscores why state‑level initiatives like this are drawing concern, and how they may signal broader momentum in telemarketing regulation.
At the federal level, the episode examines a renewed push toward enforcement. Chad breaks down the FTC’s increased use of the Made in America Standard, showing how regulators are reviving older rules that many companies may have deprioritized. Michele then walks through recent FCC enforcement actions, highlighting how breakdowns in responding to traceback requests and regulator communications can quickly escalate into serious compliance exposure.
The conversation also explores a new FCC proposal aimed at offshore call centers, which—if adopted—could create meaningful operational and compliance challenges for companies relying on international calling infrastructure.
Finally, the episode turns to artificial intelligence regulation, focusing on the federal government’s constitutional challenge to Colorado’s AI law and what that dispute may mean for the future of state‑level AI requirements more broadly.
Together, these developments illustrate a regulatory environment where past assumptions no longer hold—and where businesses need to reassess risk, responsiveness, and compliance strategies across marketing, communications, and emerging technologies.
