The Federal Trade Commission Releases their 2015 Annual Highlights
The Federal Trade Commission released their 2015 Annual Highlights today featuring some of the their best efforts to benefit consumers and promote competition over the past year.
Some political calling reminders - don't get your candidate sued!
Remember that political calls are exempt from some, but not all, telemarketing laws and regulations.
FTC and TCPA News for the Week
This week, the FTC sued Francisco Salvat and a number of his business entities for making an alleged 1.3 million illegal robocalls. The calls pitched solar panel installation products and services.
FTC Releases Report on Top Consumer Complaints
The FTC released a new Sentinel Network Data Book this week. By a large margin, complaints about debt collectors has the number 1 spot as top complaint generator in 2015.
Meanwhile, the National FTC DNC list continues to grow!
Last month the FTC published their 2015 Biennial Report to Congress and there were some interesting highlights.
Changes to the TSR have now been published in the Federal Register
On December 14, 2015 the changes by the FTC to the TSR were published in the federal register. This means that we now know when the changes will go into effect.
FTC releases their 2015 DNC Data Book
Each year the FTC releases a summary of national DNC registrations and complaints. This Data Book contains information that can be quite useful for businesses.
FTC and FCC file Memorandum of Understanding
It was not that long ago that the FCC and FTC had conflicting regulations on several telemarketing related issues (such as call abandonment rules). But those days are past.
FTC amends the Telemarketing Sales Rule
On November 18, 2015 the FTC announced changes to the Telemarketing Sales Rule (“TSR”). The FTC’s changes are primarily directed towards protecting consumers from fraud, including by prohibiting telemarketers from using certain payment methods.
Changes and headaches for the nation’s debt collection industry
In a nationwide crackdown announced yesterday that includes over 30 new enforcement actions, the FTC, in connection with local law enforcement agencies, is targeting debt collectors who use illegal tactics.