May 2023 was a busy news month for telemarketing compliance and deliverability. Florida passed significant amendments to the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (FTSA), Maryland and New Jersey passed new telemarketing laws, and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) shut down a global gateway provider. In fact, so much happened that we were unable to find the… Continue reading May 2023 TCPA Grab Bag
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Gigi Sohn Withdraws Nomination as FCC Commissioner
The long, unusual saga of President Joe Biden’s attempts to fully staff the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken another unexpected twist with Gigi Sohn’s announcement that she has withdrawn her nomination to fill the long vacant fifth commissioner seat. Sohn announced that she was withdrawing after Democratic Senator Joe Manchin stated that he would… Continue reading Gigi Sohn Withdraws Nomination as FCC Commissioner
January Compliance and Deliverability News Grab Bag
Once again, there are a number of notable stories from the past month relating to Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) compliance, Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (FTSA) compliance, and call deliverability that are worth gathering in one blog post. Citrix Settles TCPA Class Action for $2.75 Million One of the most notable trends in the nearly… Continue reading January Compliance and Deliverability News Grab Bag
April Compliance News Roundup
The world of marketing compliance is complex and fast-paced. Sometimes important news and developments can be missed. This post collects some of the most important news of the past month that we have not yet covered. Washington Passes New State Telemarketing Amendments On March 31, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed new amendments into law that… Continue reading April Compliance News Roundup
FCC Chair Asks Congress for New Robocall Legislation
The four current members of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took questions from the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on March 31. As part of those discussions, FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel suggested that the FCC would benefit from legislation to give the commission additional robocall enforcement powers. Rosenworcel explained that the FCC believes that… Continue reading FCC Chair Asks Congress for New Robocall Legislation
Top Ten Telemarketing Compliance Stories of 2021
2021 was an eventful year in the world of telemarketing regulations. Here are the most important events and stories from the past year.
Biden Officially Nominates Rosenworcel to FCC Chair, Nominates Sohn as Commissioner
Ending a long, unusual saga, President Joe Biden has finally nominated Jessica Rosenworcel to a permanent appointment as Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair while nominating her for another 5 year term on the FCC, as her previous term expired last year. He also nominated public interest lawyer Gigi Sohn for the vacant fifth Commissioner slot. Both… Continue reading Biden Officially Nominates Rosenworcel to FCC Chair, Nominates Sohn as Commissioner
The Epistolary FCC: Open Letters From the Senate To and About the FCC
One of the stranger sagas of the first year of Joe Biden’s presidency is his failure to nominate a permanent chair and fifth commissioner to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). We covered this issue back in June when more than 50 advocacy groups published an open letter urging the president to fill the open slot.… Continue reading The Epistolary FCC: Open Letters From the Senate To and About the FCC
Advocacy Groups Publish Open Letter Urging Biden to Fill Fifth FCC Slot
More than 50 advocacy groups have signed an open letter urging President Joe Biden to address one of the most prominent examples of inaction in the early months of his presidency: his failure to nominate a fifth Commissioner to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The signatories include consumer protection advocates, trade unions, and civil liberties… Continue reading Advocacy Groups Publish Open Letter Urging Biden to Fill Fifth FCC Slot
FCC Launches Robocall Mitigation Database
On Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced its latest effort to combat illegal robocalls: the creation of the Robocall Mitigation Database. Voice service providers will be required to use the database to inform the FCC of their efforts at mitigating unlawful robocalls. Voice providers are expected to file certifications in the database that attest… Continue reading FCC Launches Robocall Mitigation Database