Allison Lange Garrison (US)

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Blocking illegal or fraudulent ‘robocalls’: FCC rulemaking, with FTC comments

By Allison Lange Garrison (US) and Susan Ross (US) on February 13, 2018 Posted in Regulatory response

Illegal robocalls are a “scourge.” So says FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, and most consumers likely agree. Both the FCC and the FTC (each of which has jurisdiction over some aspects of telemarketing regulation) are actively pursuing ways to curb illegal and fraudulent robocalls. The FCC issued a report and order in November 2017 authorizing telecommunications … Continue reading

New California “sanctuary” law restricts access to workers and their records

By Allison Lange Garrison (US) on January 30, 2018 Posted in Regulatory response

A new state law places California businesses on the front line in responding to federal immigration enforcement actions. Effective January 1, 2018, AB 450 requires California employers to protect employees and their private information from warrantless “workplace raids” and I-9 form demands, and to warn employees who become targets of an immigration investigation.… Continue reading