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Reminder: Federal Communications Commission – July and August Filings - 2025

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Manufacturers of wireless handsets that are used in the delivery of digital commercial mobile radio service within the scope of FCC Rule 20.19 are required to file information annually regarding their compliance with the...more

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TCPA Compliance is Essential! Give Your Practices and Procedures a Facelift

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On June 23, 2025, Nip & Tuck Plastic Surgery, LLC (“Defendant”) was sued in the Northern District of Georgia for allegedly violating the Do Not Call (“DNC”) provisions of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”). DNC...more

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AI-Powered Text Messaging by Digital Health Companies: Supreme Court Raises the Stakes

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Share on Twitter Share by Email Share Back to top Digital health companies increasingly rely on AI-powered messaging platforms, chatbots, and virtual assistants to engage patients through text and voice. However, a June 2025...more

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Telephone and Texting Compliance — Industry Traceback Group Makes Case to Remain Registered Consortium

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On May 23, 2025, USTelecom, the leader of the Industry Traceback Group (ITG), submitted a letter presenting its case for continued designation as the registered traceback consortium (“Registered Consortium”) — the entity (or...more

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Reminder: Federal Communications Commission – June and July Filings

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Carriers and providers of interstate and international telecommunications that seek to revise their May 1, 2025, Form 499-Q filing must do so within 45 days of the Form 499-Q filing deadline, i.e., by June 16, 2025 (because...more

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Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Regulatory Update — FCC Seeks Comment on Petitions Focused on Quiet Hour and Utility...

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Amid a surge in Telephone Consumer and Protection Act (TCPA) lawsuits, two groups filed Petitions for Declaratory Ruling before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) this month, seeking clarity on several current TCPA...more

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Annual EEO Public File Report Deadline for Stations in Delaware, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas

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April 1 is the deadline for broadcast stations licensed to communities in Delaware, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas to place their Annual EEO Public File Report in their Public Inspection File and post...more

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TCPA Compliance Alert: FCC’s New Opt-Out Rule Takes Effect April 11, 2025

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The Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC” or the “Commission”) recently adopted a new Opt-Out Rule under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”), which will take effect on April 11, 2025. Currently, the TCPA...more

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Your Chance To “Delete” FCC Rules

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As long anticipated, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr has launched a new proceeding to eliminate policies and rules that may no longer be necessary or that impose undue regulatory burdens. The...more

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Utilities Petition FCC for Updates to TCPA Guidelines to Allow “Demand Response” Calls and Texts

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Edison Electric Institute (EEI), an association that represents all U.S. investor-owned electric companies, petitioned the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to permit calls and texts under the Telephone Consumer...more

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Understanding Drone Security: Navigating U.S. Airspace Regulations and Defense Strategies

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As drones become increasingly integrated into recreational and professional activities, their presence in U.S. airspace has grown exponentially. These unmanned aerial systems (UAS) bring unparalleled opportunities,...more

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April 1, 2025 FCC EEO Deadlines for Stations in IN, KY, TN, TX, DE, and PA

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Radio and television station employment units (SEUs) located in Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas, Delaware, and Pennsylvania with five or more full-time employees must prepare by Tuesday, April 1, 2025, an annual EEO...more

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FCC’s New Consent Revocation Rule Set to Take Effect in April 2025

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has a new rule under the TCPA for revocation of consent for robocalls and text messages set to go into effect on April 11, 2025. This rule is designed to give consumers greater...more

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One Florida Firm is Targeting Ecommerce Brands With TCPA Class Actions Claiming That Promotional Text Messages Sent Outside of...

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In 2024, a single firm in Florida started targeting social media users with an ad campaign claiming that any promotional text message sent outside the hours of 8am and 9pm violates the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. This...more

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Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Regulatory Update — FCC Expands and Modifies Call Blocking Requirements at February Meeting

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted an Eighth Report and Order on call blocking at its February 27 Open Meeting. The Eighth Report and Order adopts two proposals related to the FCC’s requirements to block...more

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Telephone and Texting Compliance News — February 2025

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We are pleased to present our latest edition of Telephone and Texting Compliance News, providing insights and news related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). In this month’s Regulatory Update, we cover the FCC’s...more

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Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Litigation Update — One-to-One Consent Not Dead Yet

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As we previously reported, at the eleventh hour, the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit vacated the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) much-anticipated one-to-one consent rule in Insurance Marketing Coalition...more

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FCC’s TCPA Consent Revocation Rule Effective April 11, 2025!

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In the wake of the decision vacating the Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC”) 1:1 consent rule, companies must not lose sight of the fact that the FCC’s Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) consent revocation...more

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Reminder: FCC Accessibility Recordkeeping Certification Required by April 1, 2025

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On March 3, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a Public Notice reminding service providers and equipment manufacturers to maintain records documenting compliance efforts to make their technology...more

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FCC Expands Call Blocking Requirements for Voice Service Providers

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On February 27, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted an Eighth Report and Order (Order) expanding the Commission’s rules targeting illegal robocallers. The Order extends the requirement to...more

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Should Your Internet-Delivered "FAST" Channel Be Closed Captioned?

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You may be familiar with FCC closed captioning rules that require programming delivered on traditional linear TV networks to be closed captioned (subject to certain exceptions and exemptions), but what about programming on...more

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Supreme Court Allows Treble-Damage False Claims Actions To Proceed Against E-Rate Service Providers

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Broadband and telecommunications service providers should redouble efforts to comply with the rules of the FCC's "E-Rate" program that subsidizes service to schools and libraries as a result of a Supreme Court ruling that...more

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FCC Warns that Unreported Exchange of Radio Airplay for Event Participation by Artists Violates Payola Rules

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The FCC has issued an Enforcement Advisory reminding radio broadcasters that manipulating airplay based on an artist’s willingness to participate in station promotions or events is illegal under the FCC’s payola rules unless...more

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Current TCPA and Medicare Marketing Landscape

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As our readers know, a recent federal court decision left the fate of the Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC”) one-to-one consent rule under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) on life support, at best....more

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FCC Proposes First of its Kind $4.5 Million Penalty on Voice Provider for Alleged Know-Your-Customer Failures

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On February 4, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL) against voice service provider Telnyx LLC (Telnyx) for alleged violations of the...more

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