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FCC issues consumer alert on “grandparent scam” robocalls targeting the elderly

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On March 7, the FCC issued a consumer alert about “grandparent scam” robocalls targeting elderly individuals. The alert highlighted various tactics used in the scams, including using the personal information of real people,...more

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Petition to FCC Seeks TCPA Ruling and Clarification

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Given the surge in Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) litigation, an advocacy firm recently petitioned the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) for a declaratory ruling and clarification concerning the FCC’s...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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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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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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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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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’s One-to-One Consent Rule Vacated: What’s Next for TCPA Compliance?

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Businesses can breathe a sigh of relief: In Insurance Marketing Coalition v. FCC, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit vacated the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) controversial one-to-one consent rule,...more

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New TCPA Consent Requirements Out the Window: What Businesses Need to Know

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The landscape of prior express written consent under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) has undergone a significant shift over the past 13 months. In a December 2023 order, the Federal Communications Commission...more

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TCPA Lawsuits Should Be Closely Scrutinized

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Last month, in Lawson v. Nations Health Grp., Inc. (“Defendant”), a magistrate judge for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida issued a useful decision for Telephone Consumer Protection Act...more

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