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The FTC, Civil Investigative Demands and Tolling Agreements
By Richard B. Newman | | Advertising and Marketing, FTC, Lead Generation
The FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection welcomes an open dialogue with parties cooperating with its investigations. According to FTC lawyers, such dialogue allows the agency to make more informed decisions on whether to recommend an enforcement action and, if so, whether such an action can be resolved without the need for protracted litigation. However, the…
Hinch Newman Recognized on Prestigious List of 2023 Most Popular Reads
By Richard B. Newman | | Advertising and Marketing, Lead Generation, Privacy and Data Security
On December 28, 2023, JD Supra, a leading source of legal intelligence, announced its “Spotlight on: The FCC – 2023 Popular Reads.” The Spotlight includes a recap of some of the most widely read FCC-related updates, analysis and commentary published on JD Supra throughout 2023. The January 2023 article authored by Richard B. Newman entitled…
FTC Proposed Revisions to COPPA Rule
By Richard B. Newman | | Advertising and Marketing, FTC, Internet Law, Privacy and Data Security
The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule requires operators of websites and online services that are directed to children under 13 years of age, or that have “actual knowledge” they are collecting personal information from children under 13 years of age. The COPPA Rule imposes notice, consent, data security and data minimization requirements. On December 20,…
The New FTC CARS Rule and What You Should Know
By Richard B. Newman | | Advertising and Marketing, FTC
Misleading ads and hidden fees? The FTC’s new Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule aims to make changes by stopping bait-and-switch tactics and hidden fees. What Does the FTC CARS Rule Mean for Car and Truck Buyers? Pricing and Payments A dealer must tell you the offering price, which is the full price of the…
FCC Adopts New Rule to Close the Lead Generator Robocall and Robotexts Loophole
By Richard B. Newman | | Advertising and Marketing, Lead Generation, Privacy and Data Security, Telemarketing
On December 13, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission adopted new rules designed to protect consumers from “scam communications” by directly addressing some of the “biggest vulnerabilities” in America’s robotext defenses and closing the “lead generator” robocall/robotexts loophole. The new rules allow blocking of “red flagged” robotexting numbers, codifies Do-Not-Call rules for texting, and encourages an…
Lead Generation Industry to be Turned Upside Down: Proposed FCC Rule Requires Consent Must be Secured From a Single Seller at a Time
By Richard B. Newman | | Advertising and Marketing, Lead Generation, Telemarketing
One of the key issues relating to the NPRM pertains to consent being sent directly to/obtained by one seller at a time. The FCC has now circulated its proposed rule. It has not been adopted yet but it looks like it will be in December when voted upon. It looks like the rule will become effective…
Table of Contents
- The FTC, Civil Investigative Demands and Tolling Agreements
- Hinch Newman Recognized on Prestigious List of 2023 Most Popular Reads
- FTC Proposed Revisions to COPPA Rule
- The New FTC CARS Rule and What You Should Know
- FCC Adopts New Rule to Close the Lead Generator Robocall and Robotexts Loophole
- Lead Generation Industry to be Turned Upside Down: Proposed FCC Rule Requires Consent Must be Secured From a Single Seller at a Time
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