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Next FCC Chairman . . . Ajit Pai

As reported by Politico, an announcement is expected that current FCC Republican commissioner Ajit Pai has been chosen by President Trump as the new chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Pai, a commissioner of the FCC since 2012, does not require senate approval to be appointed chairman since he has already been confirmed. However, the… Continue reading Next FCC Chairman . . . Ajit Pai

FTC Takes Down Two Companies Accused of Illegal Robocalling

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has essentially put an end to the telemarketing operations of Justin Ramsey, owner of Prime Marketing, LLC, and Mike Jones, owner of Allorey, Inc. and several other companies.  The FTC complaint against Prime Marketing accuses them of making over 1.3 million calls using prerecorded voice messages to consumers, many of whom were listed… Continue reading FTC Takes Down Two Companies Accused of Illegal Robocalling

PSAP Registry – An Imminent Reality

According to industry reports, the FCC is expected to release the Do-Not-Call Registry of Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) in 2017. After years of review, details will soon emerge that address access to the data by marketers and the corresponding fines directed at telemarketers for each violation. You’ll recall that in 2012 congress ordered the… Continue reading PSAP Registry – An Imminent Reality

Farewell Jessica Rosenworcel . . . Or Maybe Not?

The announcement of Jessica Rosenworcel’s departure as FCC commissioner may have been premature. On Wednesday, January 4th, President Barack Obama renominated her to serve a second term. “I applaud President Obama’s reappointment of Jessica Rosenworcel to the FCC,” said FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler, “and hope that Congress will act quickly to confirm her nomination,” Her… Continue reading Farewell Jessica Rosenworcel . . . Or Maybe Not?

Will Trump Abolish the FCC?

When President-elect Donald Trump announced the priorities for his first 100 days in office, he included a stipulation that for every new federal regulation an agency makes; two existing regulations MUST be eliminated. For businesses and individuals who have felt harmed by excessive regulation over the past few years, this is good news. While it is… Continue reading Will Trump Abolish the FCC?

FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez Announces Resignation

One week before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, democratic FTC commissioner and chairwoman Edith Ramirez has announced her resignation, effective February 10th. During her time as a commissioner, the FTC brought approximately 500 actions against companies in a variety of industries. Under her leadership in November of 2015, the FTC made changes to the Telemarketing Sales… Continue reading FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez Announces Resignation

Caller ID Legislation Signed Into Law By New York Governor

Earlier this month, New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed new caller ID legislation (S6809B/A.9457A) into law, requiring telemarketers to transmit correct caller identification information. This means, under local law, that telemarketers making calls into New York State will no longer be able to legally disguise the information that appears on call recipients’ caller… Continue reading Caller ID Legislation Signed Into Law By New York Governor

$14.5 Million Settlement by American Eagle Outfitters For TCPA Text Messaging Violation

Apparel company, American Eagle Outfitters, has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit in which plaintiffs claim the company violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Starting in 2010, American Eagle allegedly sent over 600,000 text messages to cell phones without consent, or after the recipient had opted out of future messages. Experian Marketing Solutions, a third… Continue reading $14.5 Million Settlement by American Eagle Outfitters For TCPA Text Messaging Violation