Ad Law Access
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Amendments to the Telemarketing Sales Rule
On May 21, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) regarding proposed amendments to the Telemarketing Sales Rule (“TSR”). Notably, the proposed changes would: (1) expressly…
Kansas AG Action Offers Reminder That States Monitor Do-Not-Call Compliance
A few days ago, a Kansas state court entered a default judgment against Bullseye Target Marketing, a Missouri telemarketing company that solicited roofing business in Kansas, in an action brought by the Kansas Attorney…
FCC Opens the Door to Vicarious Liability for Third-Party Telemarketing Under Certain Conditions
On May 9, 2013, the Federal Communications Commission ruled that sellers may be held vicariously liable under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) for unlawful telemarketing by third parties under certain…
New York Enacts Legislation To Strengthen Consumer Protections Against Telemarketers
On August 14, 2012, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation, which will regulate all telemarketers doing business in the State and strengthen consumer protections relating to pre-recorded telemarketing…
FTC Settles with Company that Used Sweepstakes to Get Around Do-Not-Call Rules
This afternoon, the FTC announced that the manufacturer of Rascal Scooters has agreed to pay $100,000 to settle charges that it illegally called millions of consumers whose phone numbers were on the national Do Not…