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FCC Requests Input on Updates to NG911 Rules: In this Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposes rule changes to advance the transition from legacy 911 networks to...more
As we reported in April, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has initiated a rulemaking proceeding aimed at shoring up the nation’s telecommunications networks against unlawful robocalls. The Commission’s Notice of...more
Recently, an Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) lawsuit was filed against a healthcare marketer in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. In Finley v....more
In response to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) request for input on unnecessary compliance burdens, the debt collection industry, led by ACA International, is advocating for significant reforms to the Telephone...more
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
As artificial intelligence continues to transform business communications, companies will continue to face significant—and in some cases, increased—legal risks under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) when choosing...more
To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....more
On April 28, the FCC announced the adoption of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 25-25) aimed at closing a loophole that allows robocalls to bypass caller ID authentication tools. According to the FCC, these authentication...more
At its April Open Meeting, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at closing the non-IP caller ID authentication gap. The NPRM is the next step in the FCC’s efforts to...more
In a move designed to close a gap in its robocall mitigation efforts, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) at its April 29 Open Meeting that seeks comment on...more
The first months of 2025 have brought a number of notable developments in TCPA litigation and compliance, kicking off with the eleventh-hour announcement by the FCC on January 24 that it would postpone the effective date of...more
On April 11, several trade associations filed joint comments urging the FCC to revise or rescind certain rules implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) which restrict non-telemarketing informational calls. In...more
On April 7, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a tentative agenda for its next Open Meeting, which is scheduled to take place on Monday, April 28 at 10:30 a.m. ET. The Commission released...more
With AI-generated content becoming more widespread daily, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) has solicited comments from the general public and companies alike in connection with a recent Notice of...more
The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) continues to evaluate how artificial intelligence (“AI”) technology impacts the telemarketing industry. As our readers may recall, the FCC issued a Declaratory...more
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
Welcome to the “Telephone Consumer Protection Act” chapter of our annual report, Consumer Financial Services: 2024 Year in Review. Companies were mere hours away from implementing radical changes to lead forms and consent...more
On September 19, USTelecom — The Broadband Association (USTelecom), a major telecommunications trade organization, sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) expressing its concerns about the proposed...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently issued a unanimous Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Inquiry targeting the use of AI-related technologies for communicating with consumers. In the proposed rule,...more
The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has unanimously approved a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) and Notice of Inquiry (“NOI”), proposing first-of-their-kind AI-generated robocall and robotext rules that would...more
On August 7, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), continuing to build on last year’s Notice of Inquiry regarding AI-generated calls under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), unanimously issued a Notice...more
In response to the rise of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in telecommunications, on July 17, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Notice), CG Docket...more
Whether you have been naughty or nice this year, if you are buying or selling leads or otherwise are a participant in the lead generation industry, you may be getting a lump of coal in your stocking. Don’t get upset just yet...more
On November 22, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a proposed rule that will completely upend the landscape of lead generation and digital marketing for consumer retailers and sellers. The proposed rule...more
One of the key issues relating to the NPRM pertains to consent being sent directly to/obtained by one seller at a time. The FCC has now circulated its proposed rule. It has not been adopted yet but it looks like it will be...more