On June 11, the FCC’s Restoring Internet Freedom Declaratory Ruling, Report and Order, and Order, 33 FCC Rcd. 311 (2018) (the “Order”) took effect. The Order overturned the net neutrality rules that prevented internet service...more
On December 14, the FCC voted to repeal the net neutrality regulations brought about by the 2015 Open Internet Order. The FCC has now replaced that framework with the Declaratory Ruling, Report and Order called Restoring...more
On August 3, the FCC proposed an $82 million fine against a company and its individual owner/operator for making millions of illegally spoofed “robocalls” to consumers across the country. According to the FCC News Release,...more
On July 13, the FCC issued a second notice of inquiry, following its March 23 adoption of a notice of proposed rulemaking, aimed at protecting consumers from robocalls. The rulemaking proposes express authorization for...more
On November 2, the FCC released its Report and Order adopting new privacy rules for telecommunications carriers after a 3-2 vote.
After the reclassification of broadband internet access service as a telecommunications...more
11/18/2016
/ Arbitration ,
Broadband ,
Class Action ,
Data Collection ,
FCC ,
Internet ,
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) ,
Mandatory Arbitration Clauses ,
Notification Requirements ,
Opt-Outs ,
Telecommunications ,
Transparency
IN THE SPOTLIGHT -
The CFPB Takes First Enforcement Action Related to Data Security Practices.
LIFE INSURANCE -
Class Certified in Unique Fixed Indexed Annuity Case.
Alleged Misrepresentations to DFS Warrant...more
5/6/2016
/ Auto Insurance ,
Automotive Loans ,
Bad Faith ,
Class Action ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Security ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Derivatives ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
FCC ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) ,
Health Care Providers ,
Junk Bonds ,
Life Insurance ,
RESPA ,
Retirement Plan ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
SLUSA ,
Stark Law ,
TCPA ,
TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule (TRID) ,
Uninsured and Under-Insured Motorists ,
Waivers
Last week, the FCC issued its self-described “largest forfeiture order” to date for robocalling violations. The Commission announced the $2.96 million fine against a travel company based in Tampa, Florida, and its owner, for...more
8/26/2015
/ Class Action ,
Declaratory Rulings ,
Do Not Call List ,
FCC ,
Fines ,
Prior Conviction ,
Right to Privacy ,
Robocalling ,
TCPA ,
Telecommunications ,
Travel