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WASHINTON, D.C. — A federal district court last week issued final orders against Day Pacer, LLC and EduTrek, LLC, along with their owners, marking one of the most significant crackdowns …
Court Slaps $28.7M Fine on Telemarketers for Violating Do Not Call Registry: A Wake-Up Call for the Industry Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a concerted effort to protect American consumers from the nuisance of robocalls, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ramped up its enforcement of telemarketing laws over …
FTC Intensifies Battle Against Overseas Robocalls, Making Strides with Project PoNE Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a move that could have significant implications for consumer rights and privacy, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has spearheaded an initiative urging the Federal Communications Commission …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Leads Coalition Urging FCC to Curb AI Usage in Telemarketing Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a reminder of an informal hearing, set to take place virtually tomorrow, January 16, regarding proposed amendments to the Negative …
FTC to Hold Informal Hearing on Proposed Amendments to the Negative Option Rule Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has just released its biennial report to Congress detailing the state of the National Do Not Call (DNC) Registry. According to the …
FTC Report Reveals Soaring Numbers on National Do Not Call Registry Amid Persistent Robocall Nuisance Read More
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) provider, XCast Labs, Inc., recently agreed to settle charges levied by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that it facilitated hundreds of millions of illegal robocalls …
XCast Labs to Settle FTC Charges Over Illegal Robocalls, Impacting VoIP Providers Read More
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently filed a lawsuit against Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (GCE), Grand Canyon University (GCU), and Brian Mueller, the CEO of GCE and president of GCU. …
Federal Trade Commission Sues Grand Canyon Education for Deceptive Practices Read More
A federal court has temporarily halted a multimillion-dollar business venture scam, known as “Blueprint to Wealth,” at the request of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The scheme had been operating …
Federal Court Halts Multi-Million Dollar Business Opportunity Scheme Following FTC Request Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has tightened regulations on telemarketing communications, responding to a coalition of Attorneys General led by Pennsylvania’s own Michelle Henry. The new rule amendment …
FCC Amends Rule on Telemarketing Communications to Curb Unwanted Robocalls and Robotexts Read More
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a virtual informal hearing to be held on January 16, 2024, regarding proposed amendments to the Negative Option Rule. The hearing will feature …
FTC to Hold Virtual Hearing on Proposed Amendments to Negative Option Rule Read More