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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 in prior enforcement actions, it offers important reminders for businesses—especially...
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
On October 1, 2025, the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) became effective, joining the growing list of states with comprehensive consumer data privacy laws. With enforcement beginning April 1,
In a sharply worded opinion, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria recently granted summary judgment in favor of the Eating Recovery Center (ERC) in a privacy lawsuit that has reignited debate
Mac Murray & Shuster LLP is proud to announce that four of our distinguished attorneys — Michele Shuster, Helen Mac Murray, Chris Wager, and Lisa Messner—have been honored in Columbus
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a draft Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), outlining a series of reforms aimed at modernizing its robocall regulations, reducing compliance burdens, and
Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed Assembly Bill 566, also known as the California Opt Me Out Act, into law. This legislation marks a significant shift in how consumers exercise their
On September 30, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) issued a landmark $1.35 million enforcement order against Tractor Supply Company for violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). While
On September 5, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) officially withdrew its appeals in two federal cases that had invalidated its rule banning most employee noncompete clauses. This marks a significant shift in
On August 29, 2025, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield released the first annual enforcement report detailing the state’s activity under the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA). The findings underscore the
In a recent significant enforcement move, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached settlements totaling $145 million with two major players in the lead generation and health insurance marketing space: Assurance IQ,
Mac Murray & Shuster LLP is proud to announce that several of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers:
On August 6, 2025, the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau issued a sweeping order, removing 185 voice service providers from the Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD), effectively banning them from U.S. networks. This decisive
If your business uses email marketing to reach consumers and you’re compliance-minded, you’re no doubt paying attention to the content within those emails. But crafting the best subject line, one that’s compelling
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated the FTC’s amended Negative Option Rule, also known as the Click-to-Cancel Rule. Originally adopted in October 2024, the rule was set to take
In June 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in McLaughlin Chiropractic Associates, Inc. v. McKesson Corp. that federal district courts are not bound to defer to the FCC’s interpretations of the Telephone Consumer Protection
The Texas Governor has officially signed Senate Bill 140 (SB140), which is set to take effect on September 1, 2025. SB140 expands the scope of what constitutes telemarketing under Texas’ telemarketing registration
Subscription services and automatic renewals have become commonplace in today’s digital age. The FTC recently amended its Negative Option Rule to take into consideration this proliferation. Though initially set to
