Attorney General William Tong of Connecticut led a coalition of 51 attorneys general to urge the FCC to expand anti-robocall protections by requiring all telephone providers to implement STIR/SHAKEN caller ID authentication and other measures to prevent illegal and fraudulent robocalls.
In-house legal teams should review all vendor and carrier agreements with telecommunications service providers, particularly those involving voice call routing and origination. Focus on clauses requiring compliance with FCC robocall regulations, implementation of STIR/SHAKEN caller ID authentication, and obligations to filter or block fraudulent calls. Pay special attention to provisions regarding gateway and intermediate providers, as the coalition emphasizes their role in preventing foreign scam traffic. Contracts may need amendments to mandate specific anti-robocall technologies, require regular reporting on call traffic and spoofing attempts, include audit rights to verify compliance, and strengthen indemnification terms for liabilities arising from illegal robocalls facilitated by the provider.
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TelecommunicationsOfficial Press Release
https://portal.ct.gov/ag/press-releases/2022-press-releases/attorney-general-tong-leads-call-to-fcc-to-expand-anti-robocall-protections
reply comments from 51 ags re intermediate providerscg 1759
https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/ag/press_releases/2022/reply-comments-from-51-ags-re-intermediate-providerscg-1759-and-wc-1797-sept-2022.pdf?rev=bcd530b7b9dd40d39485405b8d29ba6b&hash=6107C7032F151599CA3DB1821029F714
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Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of states and local governments in filing suit against NHTSA over its rule weakening fuel economy standards for new passenger cars and light trucks. The lawsuit alleges the rule violates the agency’s statutory mandate and the Administrative Procedure Act; no penalty or final remedy is reported.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joined a multistate coalition suing the EPA over its repeal of greenhouse gas pollution limits for power plants and separately filed a notice of intent to sue over regulation of existing gas plants. The coalition asks the court to overturn the repeal and restore the protections; the release reports no monetary penalty or final order.
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Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. resolving allegations that the generic drug manufacturers conspired to inflate prices, limit competition, and restrain trade. The settlement includes consumer restitution and injunctive reforms; court approval was being sought.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing a DHS rule that allows certain affirmative asylum applications to be referred to removal proceedings without an asylum officer interview. The coalition argues the rule violates federal law and harms asylum seekers, including unaccompanied children; this was a policy opposition letter, not a privacy enforcement action.
Connecticut and Massachusetts co-led a coalition protest urging FERC to reject the proposed NextEra Energy-Dominion Energy merger. The coalition argued that the merger could increase market power and threaten energy affordability, reliability, and competition; the release does not report a final enforcement decision or penalty.
Connecticut officials warned residents about potential home improvement scams before an approaching nor’easter, including unlicensed contractors, high-pressure sales tactics, and demands for full payment upfront. The release provides consumer guidance on checking contractors and contract requirements; it does not announce an enforcement action or penalty against a named entity.