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Robocalls
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Rural Spectrum Scanner
FCC Announces Outcome of Coordinated Action with FTC to Combat Robocalls
The FCC’s Robocall Response Team has announced that its recent coordinated actions with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to combat international robocalls appear to have reduced apparently illegal robocall traffic…
Rural Spectrum Scanner
WCB Announces Revised Robocall Mitigation Database Filing Deadlines and Rules
The FCC has released a Public Notice announcing the effective dates and compliance deadlines for the revised Robocall Mitigation Database rules and filing requirements. Specifically, all providers, regardless of whether…
Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer
FTC Updates (January 1 – January 19, 2024)
By Kristin Madigan, Kaylah Alexander
As we enter 2024, the FTC is pushing forward on all fronts. The Bureau of Consumer Protection announced both settlements and actions, especially related to telemarketing and robocalls, as well…
Rural Spectrum Scanner
EAS and Robocall/Robotext Matters on Tentative February FCC Agenda
By Gracie Kreth
The FCC has published the tentative agenda for its February 2024 Open Meeting. The meeting is scheduled for February 15, at 10:30 a.m. EDT and will be livestreamed at www.fcc.gov/live and available on the FCC’s YouTube channel. …
Consumer Finance Monitor
FTC Agrees to Settlement with Lead Generator Banning Telemarketing and Robocall Activities
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced a proposed order settling a Complaint against California-based lead generator Response Tree LLC and its president, Derek Doherty, banning them from making or…
All About Advertising Law
FTC Bans Lead Generator from Participating in Robocalls in $7 Million Settlement
By Shahin O. Rothermel, Jay Prapaisilp
This week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a Proposed Stipulated Order with lead generator Response Tree LLC and its president, resolving allegations that the company violated the Telemarketing Sales…
Rural Spectrum Scanner
FCC Submits Robocall Report to Congress
By Gracie Kreth
The FCC has submitted a report to Congress on robocalls, as required by the TRACED Act. The report details the number of consumer complaints the Commission received alleging unlawful calls,…
All About Advertising Law
FCC Adopts Rule Closing the Lead Generator Loophole
By Shahin O. Rothermel, Jonathan L. Pompan
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a revised rule to restrict forms of lead generation involving texts and calls to consumers on December 13, 2023. The revised rule implementing the…
Consumer Financial Services Law Monitor
FCC Closes Lead Generator Loophole by Requiring One-to-One Consent; Proposes Further Regulation of Robocalls/RoboTexts
By Brooke Conkle, Ethan G. Ostroff, Sarah Siu, Alan D. Wingfield
On December 13, by a vote of 4-1, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted new rules aimed at "closing the 'lead generator' robocall/robotexts loophole." Specifically, the rule requires telemarketers to…
Rural Spectrum Scanner
FCC Adopts New Robocall and Robotext Rules Closing ‘Lead Generator Loophole’
By Gracie Kreth
With a Second Report and Order, Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Waiver Order, the FCC has adopted additional, stronger rules for robocalling and robotexting. The FCC has acted…