Michael Pryor

Jan 13, 2025 | mondaq.com | Alfred Mottur |Michael Pryor |Tripp McKemey |John Menges

In a ruling issued on Jan. 2, the U.S. Court of Appeals for theSixth Circuit blocked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)from restoring its net neutrality rules. The court cited theSupreme Court's recent decision in Loper Bright Enterprisesv. Raimando, which overturned precedent giving deference togovernment agencies in interpreting laws that they administer. "Applying Loper Bright means we can end the FCC'svacillations," the court said in its opinion.

Oct 22, 2024 | mondaq.com | Leah Dempsey |Michael Pryor |John Menges

Earlier this year, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published a new report and order ("Order") concerning revocation of consumer consent under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The new rules revise how consumers may revoke consent they have provided to receive robocalls and robotexts. On Oct. 11, the FCC announced the new rules will take effect on April 11, 2025.

Oct 18, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Leah Dempsey |John Menges |Michael Pryor

Earlier this year, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published a new report and order (“Order”) concerning revocation of consumer consent under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The new rules revise how consumers may revoke consent they have provided to receive robocalls and robotexts. On Oct. 11, the FCC announced the new rules will take effect on April 11, 2025.

Aug 19, 2024 | mondaq.com | Leah Dempsey |John Menges |Michael Pryor

On Aug. 7, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to propose new rules to require callers to disclose if they are using artificial intelligence (AI) in robocalls and robotexts. If adopted, the new rules would set definitions for what constitutes an AI robocall or text. If a caller uses AI robocall technology, they would be required to disclose that information to a consumer as part of the process of obtaining consent to place the call or text.

Aug 19, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Leah Dempsey |John Menges |Michael Pryor

On Aug. 7, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to propose new rules to require callers to disclose if they are using artificial intelligence (AI) in robocalls and robotexts. If adopted, the new rules would set definitions for what constitutes an AI robocall or text. If a caller uses AI robocall technology, they would be required to disclose that information to a consumer as part of the process of obtaining consent to place the call or text.