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Measures for Businesses to Comply with the FCC’s One-to-One Consent Rule by January 27, 2025

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On January 27, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), the Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC”) “1:1” consent rule for telemarketing texts and auto-dialed, i.e., robocalls and robotexts will go into effect (the “Final Rule”). The...more

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FCC issues final rule on revocation of consent for robocalls and robotexts

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a final rule amending its regulations implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) to add new provisions addressing how consumers may revoke consent to...more

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Spring Cleaning: FCC Modifies TCPA Regulations to Block “Likely” Illegal Text Messages and Considers Further Action On “Lead...

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On March 17, 2023, the FCC issued a Report and Order adopting final rules that require mobile wireless providers to block certain text messages to their subscribers. The FCC also issued a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking...more

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FCC Adopts Final Rural Health Care Program Rules and Initiates Further Rulemaking

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During its January 26 open meeting, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted an order and further notice of proposed rulemaking (FNPRM) (FCC 23-6) to amend its Rural Health Care (RHC) Program rules. The final rule...more

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FCC Requires Gateway Providers to Combat Foreign-Based Robocalls

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently adopted certain final rules, policies, and proposed rules (Order) to “stem the tide of foreign-originated illegal robocalls.” In the FCC’s crosshairs are so-called “gateway...more

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Key Tribal Takeaways from the FCC's Final Rule Governing the Affordable Connectivity Program

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published its Final Rule on Feb. 14, 2022, governing the Affordable Connectivity Fund (ACF), formerly known as the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB), a new long-term program...more

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FCC adopts final rules implementing federal TRACED Act

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has set forth final rules pursuant to the federal Pallone-Thune Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act (TRACED Act), allowing for further civil forfeiture...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

What's New In Washington - June 2018

Lawmakers have returned from the Memorial Day recess and are facing a packed legislative agenda over the summer. With the announcement this week of a shortened August recess, the Senate will have more time to address...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

New Rules Impact PEG Access Stations’ Responsibilities Regarding Closed Captioning

Additional Reporting and Compliance Requirements - The Federal Communications Commission published a Final Rule in the Federal Register on Tuesday, imposing new reporting requirements on public, educational and...more

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FCC Consumer Advisory Committee Recommends Final Rule Pursuant to Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 With Consumer Protections

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On June 10, 2016, the FCC Consumer Advisory Committee recommended promulgation of a Final Rule pursuant to the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, containing the following consumer protections: Calls pursuant to the exception...more

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