New York State Disaster Emergency Telemarketing Restrictions Extended Through October 23
Thanks to an executive order by the governor, it is illegal to make telemarketing calls into New York until October 23.
State Level Legislation
Florida’s Mini-TCPA Litigation Focuses on Text Messaging
Since Governor Ron DeSantis signed it into law on June 30, Florida’s new telemarketing law—officially known as CS/SB1120 but colloquially known as Florida’s Mini-TCPA—has been a sour
Ban on Telemarketing in New York State In Effect Due to State of Emergency Declarations
Outgoing New York Governor has issued multiple disaster emergency executive orders that trigger the state's telemarketing restrictions through at least September 4.
New York Extends DNC List Restrictions to Text Messages
Last week, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation expanding the state’s definition of telemarketing to explicitly include text messaging. The state’s restrictions on contacting residents whose phone numbers are on the Do Not Call (DNC) list now applies to text messages as well as voice calls.
Protect Yourself From Florida’s Mini-TCPA
Florida’s new telemarketing regulations have created a more dangerous version of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) down in the sunshine state and it is already ensnaring marketers.
New York COVID-19 State of Emergency to Expire on Thursday
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday that he would allow the COVID-19 state of emergency to expire.
Telemarketing and the Cannabis Industry
The legality of the cannabis industry varies wildly from state to state, and even between localities within individual states. Many cannabis companies spend considerable time and resources navigating this confusing legal and regulatory landscape. However, they often fail to understand another risky, similarly complex legal infrastructure: the world of telemarketing regulations.
Florida Legislature Passes New, TCPA-like, State-Level Telemarketing Bill
In late April, the Florida legislature passed a new telemarketing bill. The bill, CS/SB 1120, amends the state’s existing telemarketing laws—the Florida Telemarketing Act and the Florida Do Not Call Act—transforming them from fairly standard pieces of state-level Do Not Call (DNC) legislation to something more akin to a miniature Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
New Data Privacy Legislation Looms in Several States and Possibly at Federal Level
The passage of Virginia’s new data privacy law—the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)—earlier this month has brought renewed attention to and likely spurred additional urgency with regards to the spate of similar data privacy laws making their way through multiple state legislatures.
California Continues CCPA Implementation Process
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced two new steps in the process of implementing the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA): a set of amendments to the CCPA’s regulations and appointments to the five-member board of the newly created California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA). These actions are effective as of March 15, 2021.