CAN-SPAM Act: Federal law governing email solicitations and commercial electronic messages, requiring truthful headers, opt-out mechanisms, and sender identification
Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA): Federal law regulating telemarketing calls, auto-dialed calls, prerecorded calls, and text messages
Federal Trade Commission Act: Prohibits unfair or deceptive practices in commerce, including false or misleading advertising and marketing practices
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: Federal law governing debt collection practices, relevant if the cease and desist involves debt collection activities
First Amendment Rights: Constitutional protection of free speech that must be considered when limiting commercial communications
Commercial Speech Doctrine: Legal framework determining the extent of First Amendment protection for commercial communications
State Anti-Harassment Statutes: State-specific laws defining and prohibiting various forms of harassment, including unwanted solicitation
State Consumer Protection Laws: State-specific regulations protecting consumers from unfair business practices and unwanted solicitation
State Telemarketing Regulations: State-specific rules governing telemarketing practices and do-not-call requirements
State Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations protecting individual privacy rights and personal information
Industry-Specific Marketing Rules: Sector-specific regulations governing marketing and solicitation practices in particular industries
Professional Conduct Rules: Ethical and legal requirements governing communications by licensed professionals
