Technology, Communications & Media

Read about the FCC’s Initial Determination Order against Veriwave Telco, a provider facilitating illegal tax robocalls, and draft Notices of Proposed Rulemaking related to Robocall Mitigation Database procedures and AI-related issues in robocalling that will be considered at its August Open Meeting.

Read about a New York federal court’s decision in Cacho v. McCarthy & Kelly, which provides valuable insights into TCPA compliance and defense strategies post-Chevron.

Read about the FCC’s Initial Determination Order against a provider facilitating illegal tax robocalls and draft Notices of Proposed Rulemaking related to Robocall Mitigation Database procedures and AI-related issues in robocalling, plus a New York federal court’s decision in Cacho v. McCarthy & Kelly, which provides valuable insights into TCPA compliance and defense strategies post-Chevron.

In their webinar “The Telecom Industry Post Chevron – What It Means for your Business”, Communications Infrastructure Litigation Chair T. Scott Thompson, Technology, Communications & Media Chair Angela Kung, and Member Daniel Reing explored the implications of the decision for the telecom industry, and offered insights on how companies can adapt to this significant change. 

The wireless industry has revolutionized the way we connect, from facilitating teleworking, distance learning, and telemedicine to allowing the American public to interact virtually in almost all other aspects of their daily lives.  Leading policymakers – federal regulators and legislators – are making it a top priority to ensure that the wireless industry has the tools and resources it needs to keep pace with this evolving landscape.  This blog provides monthly updates on actions by federal regulatory bodies responsible for communications policy and Congressional efforts to support wireless connectivity.  And this month, we highlight the FCC’s proposed changes to its rules governing use of the 3.5 GHz band, which may lead to greater use of the spectrum nationwide for commercial wireless services. 

Read about a North American Number Council meeting that will focus on possible new obligations for interconnected VoIP providers that obtain direct access to numbers and resellers of numbers, a Maryland federal court’s decision that a defendant in a TCPA case had not obtained prior express written consent via phone to make certain telemarketing calls, and a Fourth Circuit opinion on fax advertisements under the TCPA.

Read about a North American Numbering Council meeting scheduled for December, at which the council will consider imposing new obligations on interconnected VoIP providers that obtain direct access to numbers and on resellers of numbers.

Read about a Maryland federal court’s decision that a defendant in a TCPA case had not obtained prior express written consent via phone to make certain telemarketing calls and a Fourth Circuit opinion providing further guidance on fax advertisements under the TCPA.

We report on the FCC Enforcement Bureau’s new “Spring Cleaning” initiative designed to combat unlawful robocalling campaigns. We also review the Bureau’s cease-and-desist sent to Veriwave Telco LLC to stop transmitting illegal call traffic on its network. Finally, we examine the Commission’s recent communication and plans to reinforce the initiative.

We report on the FCC Enforcement Bureau’s new “Spring Cleaning” initiative designed to combat unlawful robocalling campaigns. We also review the Bureau’s cease-and-desist sent to Veriwave Telco LLC to stop transmitting illegal call traffic on its network. Finally, we examine the Commission’s recent communication and plans to reinforce the initiative.

Read about the FCC’s recent initiatives to strengthen international and domestic partnerships against illegal robocalls, the FTC amending the telemarketing sales rule to add a recordkeeping requirement, and the FCC’s compliance dates for new texting rules.

Read about recent district court decisions such as Woodard v. Health Insurance Alliance and Forteza v. Affordable Auto Shield,  which confirm courts nationally continue to scrutinize and dismiss complaints that fail to support plaintiffs' TCPA claims.

Read about the FCC’s recent initiatives to strengthen international and domestic partnerships against illegal robocalls, the FTC amending the telemarketing sales rule to add a recordkeeping requirement, the FCC’s compliance dates for new texting rules, and recent district court decisions such as Woodard v. Health Insurance Alliance and Forteza v. Affordable Auto Shield, which confirm courts nationally continue to scrutinize and dismiss complaints that fail to support plaintiffs' TCPA claims.

Read about the Fourth Circuit’s decision in Career Counseling, Inc. v. AmeriFactors Fin. Grp., LLC, which affirmed the lower court’s denial of TCPA class certification but granted summary judgment to Career Counseling on its TCPA claim.