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Troutman Amin LLP

CHAOS CHAOS: A different Court Holds SMS Messages ARE Subject to TCPA DNC Protections– On the SAME DAY A Different Court Disagreed

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Gees keep up everyone! Moments ago I told you to expect chaos as a district court just held (for the first time) SMS Messages are NOT subject to the TCPA’s DNC rules. I told you other courts would disagree. Didn’t realize...more

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

Caller ID and Text Messages

In Newell v. JR Capital, LLC, a Pennsylvania federal court recently considered, among other things, whether the Telephone Consumer Protection Act’s (“TCPA”) caller identification (“Caller ID”) requirements apply to text...more

Troutman Amin LLP

“Prepare for the onslaught of 64.1601 claims”: New Ruling Confirms Private Right of Action On Caller ID AND Extends Rule to SMS...

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Received an email from Andrew Perrong this morning entitled: “Prepare for the onslaught of 64.1601 claims.” He wasn’t kidding. This is a complete disaster. In Newell v. JR Capital, 2:25-cv-01419-GAM (E.D. Pa. July 16, 2025)...more

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

TCPA Compliance is Essential! Give Your Practices and Procedures a Facelift

On June 23, 2025, Nip & Tuck Plastic Surgery, LLC (“Defendant”) was sued in the Northern District of Georgia for allegedly violating the Do Not Call (“DNC”) provisions of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”). DNC...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

New Wave of Privacy Litigation: Plaintiffs Press Untested Theories Under 2005 Colorado Prevention of Telemarketing Fraud Act

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In what appears to be an emerging privacy litigation trend, plaintiffs’ attorneys have recently filed a series of putative class action lawsuits targeting data companies in possession of cellular telephone numbers. The...more

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Bermuda Telemarketing Guidance Note

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1. Governing Texts 1.1. Legislation The Personal Information Protection Act 2016 (as amended) (PIPA) The Electronic Transactions Act 1999 (as amended) (ETA) The Standard for Electronic Transactions (the ETA Standard) ...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Eight-figure CIPA settlement underscores importance of telemarketing compliance

On May 13, 2025, a $19.5 million settlement of a California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) class action against a major financial institution and its telemarketing vendor moved one step closer to final approval. The...more

Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP

California’s Telephone Consumer Protection Act Compendium

Does your state have its own version of the TCPA? Yes. California has what is known as the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, which is located in sections 1798.100 to 1798.199.100 of the California Civil Code. The...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Petition urges FCC to clarify Telephone Consumer Protection Act, curb litigation abuse

On March 11, the FCC released a Public Notice seeking comment on a petition for a declaratory ruling and/or waiver filed by petitioners who request the FCC clarify its Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) rules. The...more

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

Petition to FCC Seeks TCPA Ruling and Clarification

Given the surge in Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) litigation, an advocacy firm recently petitioned the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) for a declaratory ruling and clarification concerning the FCC’s...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

FCC’s New Consent Revocation Rule Set to Take Effect in April 2025

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has a new rule under the TCPA for revocation of consent for robocalls and text messages set to go into effect on April 11, 2025. This rule is designed to give consumers greater...more

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

FCC’s TCPA Consent Revocation Rule Effective April 11, 2025!

In the wake of the decision vacating the Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC”) 1:1 consent rule, companies must not lose sight of the fact that the FCC’s Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) consent revocation...more

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

Refer a Friend Promotions? Get Consent!

On February 25, 2025, the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington issued a cautionary decision for all businesses that employ “Refer a Friend” promotions. In Jensen v. Capital One Financial Corp.,...more

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

Current TCPA and Medicare Marketing Landscape

As our readers know, a recent federal court decision left the fate of the Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC”) one-to-one consent rule under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) on life support, at best....more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Eleventh Circuit Re-Opens TCPA “Lead Generator Loophole” and Signals Further Erosion of Judicial Deference to Administrative Rules

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In Insurance Marketing Coalition Ltd. v. FCC, ‎— F.4th —-, 2025 WL 289152 (11th Cir. Jan. 24, 2025)‎, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit came to the rescue of the lead generation industry, striking down new...more

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The Telephone Consumer Protection Act and Sales Agents: The Dangers of the ‘Canary Trap’

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), 47 U.S.C. § 227, was enacted in 1991 “to protect the privacy interests of residential telephone subscribers,” according to the act’s legislative history. The TCPA provides for a...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

FCC’s One-To-One Consent Rule Takes Effect in January

For those who send marketing texts, keep in mind the FCC one-to-one consent rule update. It has been getting some publicity, and takes effect January 27, 2025. As most are aware, TCPA requires getting consent before sending...more

Hinch Newman LLP

Will the FTC Under President-Elect Trump Reject Novel Liability Theories?

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President-elect Donald Trump recently announced that Republican Commissioner Andrew Ferguson will chair the Federal Trade Commission during Mr. Trump’s second administration. Commissioner Ferguson is also a known critic of...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

Key Privacy and Cybersecurity Watchdogs Make Their Naughty Lists

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Although 2024 saw several states enact comprehensive privacy legislation, another year is nearly gone, and we still do not have a comprehensive federal privacy law to resolve the rapidly evolving patchworks of state laws....more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

What Can We Learn from California’s New AI Laws?

As a leading technology hub, it is no shock that California is at the forefront of technology regulation, including regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In the past year, California lawmakers have introduced numerous...more

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California Governor Signs 18 AI Bills Into Law

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On September 29, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed SB 1047, one of the most ambitious efforts yet to establish a comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) regulatory framework in the United States. But for all of the...more

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FCC Proposes New AI-Generated Robocall Rules

On Aug. 7, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to propose new rules to require callers to disclose if they are using artificial intelligence (AI) in robocalls and robotexts. If adopted, the new rules would set...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

FCC and FTC Announce new AI Calling and Voice Initiatives

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On November 16th, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) and Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced new independent initiatives regarding the use and implications of AI technologies on consumers in the context of...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Wiley Consumer Protection Download (September 11, 2023)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (November 29, 2021)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

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