Managing commercial properties is about more than just taking care of buildings. It requires planning and strategy to get the most out of them. Here are some effective ways to manage commercial properties: Regular maintenance Fix minor problems in your property before...
A recent decision out of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York provides a great opportunity to discuss the Telephone Consumer Protection Act’s (“TCPA”) National-Do-Not-Call-Registry (“DNC”) rule and some applicable exceptions. In...
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) allows for autodialer and prerecorded calls to be made to a called party that provided his or her consent. But as the defendant in Schwartz v. Hall Insurance Group., Inc.[1] learned, consent is not always a surefire...
On Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a series of enforcement actions targeting deceptive business practices involving artificial intelligence (AI). This initiative, dubbed Operation AI Comply, aims to address misleading AI claims that harm...
Whether the Telephone Consumer Protection Act’s (“TCPA”) National-Do-Not-Call-Registry (“NDNCR”) rules apply to cellphones has been a hotly debated issue. The issue stems from a 2003 Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) order instructing that cellphones are...
Instagram recently introduced new regulations aimed at creating a safer environment for teen users. If you’re a parent fighting the epic battle with your teen and their devices, this may be welcome news. There’s no shortage of data on the negative effects of social...
On August 7, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took a significant step with a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Inquiry concerning the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in outbound calls and texts. This move aligns with the FCC’s ongoing...
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a final rule prohibiting fake consumer reviews and testimonials. This rule allows the FTC to seek civil penalties against violators who knowingly break the rule. The rule will become effective 60 days after its publication...
Picture you are on Family Feud in the final round and Steve Harvey has “Data Mapping” as a topic. He asks the team from your organization “Name the top five places your company gets data from”? Would you know the answers? You might if you had a Data Map. A Data Map...
Recently the FCC1 announced that, effective April 8, 2024, an entity is allowed to send a one-time, follow-up text message confirming its receipt of a person’s revocation of consent. Under the TCPA, certain prohibited calls and texts are allowed when the called person...