CommLaw Monitor

News and analysis from Kelley Drye’s communications practice group

FCC Holds "Robocall Broadcaster" Liable for Its Clients' Prerecorded Messages

Already in May, the FCC Enforcement Bureau had proposed multi-million dollar NALs for cramming and TRS violations . On May 8th, the FCC proposed a forfeiture for unlawful prerecorded messages ("robocalls") sent to…

FCC Cancels Proposed Fine of Fax Broadcaster

Complaints of unsolicited faxes (aka "junk faxes") persistently are the most common type of complaint that the FCC receives. As a result, the FCC issues a steady stream of investigations, citations and proposed fines…

FCC Preparing Multiple "Junk Fax" Enforcement Actions

There has not been an official announcement, but indications are strong that the FCC is planning soon to issue a number of forfeitures and proposed forfeitures for the sending of so-called "junk faxes." Under the…