New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that she has levied $2.15 million in fines against an energy services company for dishonest practices and violations of both the federal and state do not call (DNC) list laws. The AG’s office conducted an investigation into Family Energy for its deceptive practices and secured millions in restitution.… Continue reading New York Attorney General Fines Energy Company for DNC List Violations & Deceptive Practices
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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.
Ohio Governor Signs Anti-Spoofing Law
Ohio has new regulations preventing the fraudulent use of phone number spoofing.
Autumn Telemarketing Regulations: A Cornucopia of Enforcement and Litigation
Thanksgiving is coming up soon and marketers may well find themselves thankful that they are not in regulatory hot water like the callers in the following cases. PAC Sued for TCPA Violations The Law Enforcement for a Safer America Political Action Committee has been sued for alleged violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).… Continue reading Autumn Telemarketing Regulations: A Cornucopia of Enforcement and Litigation
New York Governor Signs Robocall-Blocking Legislation
New York has new robocall-blocking laws.
New York Disaster Emergency Calling Restriction Status
It shall be unlawful for any telemarketer doing business in this state to knowingly make an unsolicited telemarketing sales call to any person in a county, city, town or village under a declared state of emergency as described in sections twenty-four or twenty-eight of the executive law.
New York State Disaster Emergency Telemarketing Restrictions Extended Through October 23
Thanks to an executive order by the governor, it is illegal to make telemarketing calls into New York until October 23.
Florida’s Mini-TCPA Litigation Focuses on Text Messaging
Since Governor Ron DeSantis signed it into law on June 30, Florida’s new telemarketing law—officially known as CS/SB1120 but colloquially known as Florida’s Mini-TCPA—has been a source of concern for marketers in Florida and marketers who contact Florida residents. The first batch of mini-TCPA litigation has justified those concerns, particularly regarding text message marketing. Looking… Continue reading Florida’s Mini-TCPA Litigation Focuses on Text Messaging
Ban on Telemarketing in New York State In Effect Due to State of Emergency Declarations
Outgoing New York Governor has issued multiple disaster emergency executive orders that trigger the state’s telemarketing restrictions through at least September 4.
New York Extends DNC List Restrictions to Text Messages
Last week, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation expanding the state’s definition of telemarketing to explicitly include text messaging. The state’s restrictions on contacting residents whose phone numbers are on the Do Not Call (DNC) list now applies to text messages as well as voice calls. Previous versions of the state’s telemarketing regulations had… Continue reading New York Extends DNC List Restrictions to Text Messages