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Davis v. CVS Pharmacy, Inc., No. 4:24-cv-477-AW-MAF (N.D. Fla. Aug. 26, 2025) - Plaintiff filed a putative class action, claiming that Defendant violated 47 U.S.C. § 227(c)(5) and its implementing regulation, 47 C.F.R. §...more
Recently, the Northern District of Florida certified two classes under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) in a matter regarding alleged telemarketing text messages. Background- In Jackson v. Athena Bitcoin, Inc.,...more
Well the #biglaw surrender monkeys have struck again. This time it is Zales– the diamond store– that has face-planted in a TCPA class action as a result of big law representation. Not sure when folks are going to figure this...more
Effective September 1, 2025, Texas Senate Bill 140—often referred to as the state’s “Mini-TCPA”—became law. The change means that text messages are now treated the same way as telephone solicitations under Texas rules....more
While our readers are keenly aware of federal telemarketing regulations, most notably the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”), fewer readers likely know about the various “mini-TCPA” laws that exist in numerous states....more
On September 1, 2025, Texas Senate Bill 140 (SB 140) becomes effective, broadening certain aspects of the state’s telemarketing law to cover text messages, multimedia messages and similar electronic communications. The...more
Since the publication of BCLP’s latest telemarketing alert, Don’t Mess with Texas! How Will Texas’s Amendment to Its State Telemarketing Law Impact Litigation?, many clients have reached out to us wondering if their...more
Texas’s amended telemarketing registration law takes effect on September 1. Although the law is not new, the legislature expanded it to apply to text messages. Under Texas’s existing law, a company that makes telephone...more
On April 21, 2025 Plaintiffs ANTHONY KAMEL, LINNEA MENIN, JASMINE OTTE, JENNIFER SCHOFIELD sued Albertson Companies, Inc. claiming it had violated the TCPA by sending SMS messages to each of them after a STOP request....more
Question: Amendments to Texas’s “Mini-TCPA” take effect on September 1, 2025. How will these changes impact my business’s telemarketing activities? Answer: The amendments broaden the scope of Texas’s telemarketing law....more
Hello from the road! So contract law generally requires a party to manifest their assent to the terms of any agreement. That means while you cannot get away with saying “I didnt read the contract I signed” you generally can...more
We are pleased to present our latest edition of Telephone and Texting Compliance News, providing insights and news related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)....more
Last month, Lendify Associates LLC (“Defendant”) was sued in the Central District Court of California for allegedly violating the internal Do Not Call (or “DNC”) list compliance requirements of the Telephone Consumer...more
Key Takeaways: Companies sued for Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) violations should consider challenging the allegations at the outset by moving to dismiss, rather than conceding based on out-of-date precedent and...more
Interesting new TCPA class action filing. Dr. Evil and the folks at LawHQ have filed a class action against Genesco, Inc. alleging it continued to send SMS messages promoting Journeys after a consumer texted stop. Per the...more
Jones, et al. v. Blackstone Medical Services, LLC, No. 1:24-cv-01074-JEH-RLH, 2025 WL 2024764 (C.D. Ill. July 21, 2025) - On June 20, 2025, the United States Supreme Court released McLaughlin Chiropractic Assocs., Inc. v....more
Over the past few months, securing approval for listing on The Campaign Registry (“TCR”) has become significantly more difficult. Why? Because virtual phone service providers (“service providers”) continue to update internal...more
The Supreme Court’s June 2025 decision in McLaughlin Chiropractic Associates v. McKesson Corp. has upended the long-settled framework for Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) compliance and litigation. As we discussed in...more
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
A bill recently enacted in Texas (SB140) will enhance the ability of individual consumers to seek damages for violations of various aspects of the state’s telemarketing laws. The changes adopted impact the following...more
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
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
Good lord another one? I can’t keep up with all the #biglaw losses. I mean, when was the last time ANY #biglaw firm won ANTHING in a TCPA case? My goodness. What a disaster. Here’s another one. In Bond v. Folsom Insurance...more
On June 20, 2025, Governor Greg Abbott of Texas signed Texas SB140 into law, significantly amending Texas’s telemarketing statute, which is part of the Texas Business and Commerce Code (“TBCC”). The amendments will take...more
In a recent decision from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, the court granted summary judgment in favor of the defendants in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and Texas Debt Collection Act...more