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Mid-Year TCPA Roundup: Navigating Recent Legislative and Litigation Developments

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The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) landscape continues to evolve as new legislation is implemented and courts across various jurisdictions grapple with complex issues regarding standing, agency, and consent. This...more

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Connecticut Senate Bill 1058

The state telemarketing law amendment trend continues. On June 26, 2023, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed S.B. 1058 into law. Connecticut General Assembly, Substitute for Raised S.B. No. 1058. This bill makes important...more

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2022 TCPA Recent Recap — Litigation Updates & Regulatory Round Up

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September 2022 Action Clarifies Only Random Calls Trigger TCPA Violations — Not Mere Use of An Autodialer - Mehl v. Green, et al. 2022 WL 4056269 (E.D. Cal. Sept. 2, 2022) - A law firm was recently sued after one of its...more

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What to Expect From Acting Chairwoman Rosenworcel’s FCC

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Shortly after his inauguration, President Biden appointed Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel as acting chairwoman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Acting Chairwoman Rosenworcel is expected to pursue the...more

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Kari’s Law Compliance Obligations Begin February 16, 2020

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Kari’s Law, signed into law on February 16, 2018, requires organizations that use multi-line telephone systems (MLTS) to provide callers with the ability to dial 911 directly from any telephone in the system. MLTS are often...more

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Telemarketing Legislation, Litigation Remain Hot-Button Issues for Legislature and Courts

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The legislation and litigation regarding unwanted calls remain alive and well and show no signs of ending anytime soon. With recent statutes enacted by the federal and New York State legislatures, telemarketing and debt...more

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2019 Legislative roundup - Federal TRACED Act and state laws aimed at combating robocalls 

2019 saw an effort by both Congress and various state legislatures to reduce the volume of robocalling and “spoofed” calls. Robocalls are pre-recorded calls placed through automated dialing equipment while spoofed calls...more

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TRACED Act Creates New FCC Implementation Timelines

As predicted, amendments to the TCPA – in the form of the Pallone-Thune Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act (the “TRACED Act”) – were signed into law by the President of the United States on...more

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California Enacts Another CCPA – Robocall Legislation

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On October 2, 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Consumer Call Protection Act of 2019 to address the rise in deceptive robocalls and protect California consumers from fraudulent calls....more

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New Federal Laws Require Direct 911 Access From Company Telephone Systems

In February 2018, President Donald Trump signed into law two statutes intended to improve emergency calling. These laws take effect February 16, 2020, and may require changes to company telephone systems to allow employees...more

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House Approves "Stopping Bad Robocalls Act," Paving Way for Possible Adoption of New TCPA Legislation

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By a vote of 429-3, the House has passed Chairman Frank Pallone’s (D-NJ) “Stopping Bad Robocalls Act,” setting the stage for a conference committee mark-up with the Senate and the potential (and highly likely) adoption of new...more

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With Regulators Increasing Focus on Spam Robocalls, Arkansas Follows Other States in Passing Anti-Spoofing Privacy Law

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Unwanted robocalls reportedly totaled 26.3 billion calls in 2018, sparking more and more consumer complaints to the FCC and FTC and increased legislative and regulatory activity to combat the practice. Some automated calls...more

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Trump Administration: 2017 Recap and 2018 Outlook

On January 20, 2017, businessman Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States following a contentious and unconventional 2016 presidential election. Republicans also successfully maintained control...more

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