Just the Fax, Ma’am
30 years after the passage of the TCPA, fax machines might not be used as often as they once were but faxes remain a source of TCPA litigation. Here are some notable TCPA fax cases from this year.
News
Ohio Governor Signs Anti-Spoofing Law
Ohio has new regulations preventing the fraudulent use of phone number spoofing.
2021 December Restricted Do Not Call Dates
State Restricted Do Not Call Dates
December 1, 2021 – Mrs. Rosa Parks Day
- Alabama*
December 24, 2021 – Christmas Day (observed)
- Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Utah
December 25, 2021 – Christmas Day
- Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah
December 27, 2021 – Christmas Day (observed)
- Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island
December 31, 2021 – New Year’s Holiday (observed)
- Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Utah
* Each county and municipality may elect to observe Mrs. Rosa L. Parks Day as a holiday
Canadian Restricted Do Not Call Dates
December 25, 2021 – Christmas Day
- National Canada
December 26, 2021 – Boxing Day
- Ontario
Autumn Telemarketing Regulations: A Cornucopia of Enforcement and Litigation
Thanksgiving is coming up soon and marketers may well find themselves thankful that they are not in regulatory hot water like the callers in the following cases.
New York Governor Signs Robocall-Blocking Legislation
New York has new robocall-blocking laws.
2021 November Restricted Do Not Call Dates
State Restricted Do Not Call Dates
November 2, 2021 – Election Day
- Pennsylvania
November 11, 2021 – Veterans Day
- Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah
November 25, 2021 – Thanksgiving Day
- Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Rhode Island, Utah
Canadian Restricted Do Not Call Dates
November 11, 2021 – Remembrance Day
- National
Biden Officially Nominates Rosenworcel to FCC Chair, Nominates Sohn as Commissioner
Ending a long, unusual saga, President Joe Biden has finally nominated Jessica Rosenworcel to a permanent appointment as Federal Communicatio
CFPB’s Regulation F Debt Collection Rule Goes into Effect November 30
Last year, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released the final version of Regulation F, a significant rule updating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
HelloFresh Settles TCPA Class Action for $14 Million
A recent major TCPA class action settlement centers on DNC list violations.