On today's episode of Full Spectrum, the Kelley Drye Communications team will be discussing several of the items adopted during the FCC's June 8, 2023...

On this episode of Full Spectrum the Kelley Drye Communications team will be providing summaries of several of the items adopted by the FCC at its most recent open meeting on March 14th.

On today's episode of Full Spectrum, the Kelley Drye Communications team will be discussing several of the matters raised at the FCC's May 18, 2023 Open Meeting.

On this episode of Full Spectrum partners Tom Cohen and Chip Yorkgitis discuss the Notice of Proposed Rule Making adopted by the Commission at its October 19 Open Meeting...

Full Spectrum returns with our newest series, FCC Open Meeting Recaps. These episodes will feature instant reaction and analysis following the FCC's monthly Open Meetings...

We are often asked about what we think the Biden administration, particularly the FTC, will do regarding a number of consumer protection and regulatory issues.

In episode 9 of Kelley Drye Full Spectrum's "Inside the TCPA" series, Partner Steve Augustino and Associate Chris Laughlin provide an update on the new FCC requirement for voice service providers...

The governor of Maine recently signed an amendment to the state's telephone solicitation law that will make it mandatory for telephone solicitors to check against the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC's)...

On April 1, 2021, in a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court ruled that the definition of an automatic telephone dialing system ("ATDS") under the TCPA is limited by the plain grammar of the statute itself.

On July 24, 2023, in a Report and Order, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Notice of Inquiry (FCC 23-60), the Commission announced the Enhanced Alternative Connect America Cost Model...

The FCC is implementing a comprehensive wave of proposed rule changes targeting illegal robocalls, introducing enhanced caller authentication requirements, new numbering access certifications, strengthened know-your-customer obligations, and expanded upstream provider vetting mandates. Voice service providers throughout the call path face increased regulatory scrutiny and proactive compliance responsibilities.

What do 100-plus lawsuits and a last-minute legislative fix say about the future of email marketing in Washington? In this episode, we break down Washington’s...

In this episode of Kelley Drye's Legal Download, Special Counsel Michael Dover and Tara Marciano discuss compliance requirements of Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act ("BIPA")...

This week on the Full Spectrum podcast, Communications partner Chip Yorkgitis discusses the FCC's recent Notice of Proposed Ruling on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (0:51:-15:16)...

The tax could be extremely burdensome, and within days of the Act's enactment, a number of advertising industry groups commenced litigation, in an effort to block implementation of the Act.

The Democrats' "sweep" of the White House and both chambers of Congress means that it is all but inevitable that tax legislation will be introduced in 2021, but the razor-thin nature ...

A California court recently interpreted the state's Honest Pricing Law, drawing a critical line between mandatory fees that must be disclosed upfront in advertised prices and optional charges that consumers can choose to avoid. This decision provides essential clarity for businesses offering add-ons, service fees, or other charges during the purchasing process, as enforcement around hidden fees intensifies across the state.

The FDA has proposed a major overhaul to the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) framework that would transform the voluntary notification system into a mandatory one while expanding its scope and creating new pathways for existing substances. This proposed rule could fundamentally alter how food and ingredient companies approach GRAS determinations, potentially requiring notifications for previously self-affirmed substances and introducing new post-market scrutiny mechanisms. The changes raise critical que

Federal and state regulators are intensifying scrutiny of hidden fees and junk fees in consumer transactions. This article examines the FTC's final Fees Rule, state-level enforcement actions, and emerging litigation risks, while providing guidance on compliance strategies for businesses navigating this evolving regulatory landscape.

A court has allowed a lawsuit against Safeway to proceed, challenging whether the retailer's advertised wine discounts were based on genuine former prices. The case examines when promotional pricing crosses the line from legitimate marketing into potentially deceptive practices, raising questions about how retailers substantiate their comparative price claims.