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In this episode of ComplianceTalk, Chad & Michele kick things off with a recent Eighth Circuit decision (one that we have close ties to!) that reinforces the value of well‑drafted arbitration agreements in managing TCPA litigation risk. Overturning a lower...
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
A recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit reinforces an important point for businesses that rely on text messaging and phone outreach: well‑drafted arbitration provisions
In Episode 3 of ComplianceTalk, Michele Shuster and Chad Blackham explore the regulatory and litigation developments reshaping calling, texting, and digital marketing compliance—and what they mean for businesses operating in
The FTC is back at the drawing board on negative option marketing, as it announced an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) regarding the Negative Option Rule. After amending the
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
This week, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a notable decision interpreting the consent requirements of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The court held that prior express consent
In Episode 2 of ComplianceTalk, Michele and Chad take on areas where regulators and plaintiffs’ lawyers are clearly turning up the heat. One of the most notable? The resurgence of
California has delivered its clearest message yet on what “opt out” actually means under the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA). In a $2.75 million settlement with the Walt Disney Company—the
Introducing a New Series on Regulatory and Compliance Developments Welcome to ComplianceTalk, a new series featuring M&S Attorneys Michele Shuster and Chad Blackham. In this series, Michele and Chad break
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,
When a TCPA lawsuit arrives, it’s easy for panic to set in. Many businesses feel pressure to settle quickly or rush into litigation just to make the problem go away.
The FCC has once again delayed the effective date of the “Revoke All” rule under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, extending it to January 31, 2027. The Revoke All rule
M&S is pleased to announce the promotion of Chad Blackham to Senior Attorney, effective January 1, 2026. Chad has been an integral member of the firm’s Compliance and Litigation teams,
One of the biggest compliance developments in 2025 was the passage and implementation of Texas Senate Bill 140, which significantly expanded the state’s telephone solicitation statute to cover text message
California’s Attorney General recently announced a settlement with Sling TV over alleged violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). While the details of this case echo themes we’ve seen
On November 13, 2025, the federal government shutdown ended when President Trump signed a funding bill to reopen federal agencies. As a result, the FTC’s National Do Not Call Registry, which
Mac Murray & Shuster LLP is proud to share that we’ve been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, published by Best Lawyers®. Our firm earned distinctions at
