California Enacts Country's Toughest SPAM Legislation
Joseph J. Lewczak and Alison DeGregorio of Davis & Gilbert LLP
On September 23, 2003, the governor of California signed California Bill ALS 487, enacting what is now the toughest anti-spam legislation in the United States. The new law, to be codified as Section 17529 of the Business and Professions Code, contains provisions that are much more restrictive than California's current law or any other law currently in force in other states. The law takes effect January 1, 2004.
New Developments in State Statutes Governing Unsolicited Commercial
Arent Fox LLP
This article reviews a California and Colorado statute attempting to regulate unsolicited commercial email.
Technology Commentaries: California's New Aggressive Anti-Spam Law -- A Trap for Corporate Marketing Departments?
James F. Brelsford of Jones Day
California adopted one of the nationÂ?s most aggressive anti-spam laws in the fall of 2003. Although intended to halt the proliferation of spam, the broad sweep of the legislation will add increased operational burdens to the direct marketing efforts of legitimate companies and advertisers.
FCC Extends Sunset of "Established Business Relationship" Exemption For Unsolicited Facsimile Ads Under TCPA
Bart T. Murphy of Wildman, Harrold, Allen & Dixon LLP
A ÃÂcottage industryÃÂ of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (ÃÂTCPAÃÂ) unsolicited facsimile ad litigation has arisen and the potential exposure for defendants is significant. As a result of these filings, a number of insurers have also filed declaratory judgment actions seeking declarations that they are not liable for coverage on these claims.