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Telephone Consumer Protection Act Prior Express Consent ATDS

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1991 to protect consumers from unsolicited telephone marketing calls.  
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Nevada Federal Court Grants Summary Judgment in Debt Collector’s Favor in FDCPA and TCPA Case Alleging Attorney Representation and...

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On September 9, the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada granted summary judgment in favor of a debt collector in a case involving alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and the...more

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New FCC Rules for Lead Generation ‎Under the TCPA

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At its December 13, 2023 meeting, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted new rules aimed at closing the “lead generator loophole” in the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), 47 U.S.C. § 227. See Second...more

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Not to be a Grinch, but...is Your Business TCPA Compliant? (With Apologies to Dr. Seuss)

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Does your business use text message marketing, telemarketing or faxing? If so, you may be exposing yourself to multi-million dollar liability under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (“TCPA”), which restricts...more

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TCPA Tracker - May 2023

CASES OF NOTE - FCC Sheds Light on Significant TCPA Consent Changes in Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - The FCC has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking which proposes numerous changes and clarifications to the TCPA,...more

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New York Federal Court Partially Denies MSJ in TCPA Case Finding Possession of Cell Number Does Not Prove Consent

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A federal district court in the Western District of New York recently denied in part a motion for summary judgment in a case alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) based on collection calls and...more

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TCPA Tracker - December 2022

RECENT NEWS - FCC Cracks Down on Student-Loan Scams: Orders Voice Service Providers to Stop Carrying Robocalls from “Student Loan Robocall Operation” - On December 8, 2022, the FCC ordered all voice service providers to...more

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Ninth Circuit panel follows circuit precedent on TCPA autodialer definition but concurring judge takes issue with precedent

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A Ninth Circuit panel affirmed the district court’s dismissal with prejudice of a class action complaint in which the plaintiff alleged that Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta) violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) by...more

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TCPA FCC Petitions Tracker - December 2022

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Kelley Drye’s Communications Practice Group presents this tracker of active Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) petitions before the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”). With the recent increase in litigation...more

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The Ninth Circuit Further Narrows The Meaning Of ATDS Under The Telephone Consumer Protection Act

Among other things, the federal TCPA imposes liability for calling/texting cell phone numbers using an Automatic Telephone Dialing System (“ATDS”) without sufficient prior express consent. As defined by the TCPA, ATDS is...more

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TCPA Tracker - October 2022

FCC PETITIONS TRACKER - Kelley Drye’s Communications group prepares a comprehensive summary of pending petitions and FCC actions relating to the scope and interpretation of the TCPA. Highlights of this month’s summary are...more

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TCPA Tracker - August & September 2022

FCC Petitions Tracker - Kelley Drye’s Communications group prepares a comprehensive summary of pending petitions and FCC actions relating to the scope and interpretation of the TCPA....more

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TCPA Tracker - July 2022

Recent News - Recent FCC News - The Federal Communications Commission, at its July 14, 2022 Open Meeting, issued one of its largest proposed fines ever against an individual and his companies that engaged in conduct...more

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TCPA FCC Petitions Tracker - July 2022

Kelley Drye’s Communications Practice Group presents this tracker of active Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) petitions before the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”). With the recent increase in litigation...more

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Third Circuit Rules that Caller Must Use An “Automatic Telephone Dialing System’s” Ability to Produce or Store Telephone Numbers...

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On June 14, 2022, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals (Third Circuit) issued a significant decision regarding the TCPA’s restrictions in Section 227(b)(1)(A)(iii) on using an automatic telephone dialing system (ATDS)...more

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TCPA Tracker June 2022

Recent News - FCC Adopts Order Hindering Internationally Originated Robocalls - In its May 19, 2022 meeting, the FCC adopted its order imposing significant restrictions on the ability of service providers to...more

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TCPA FCC Petitions Tracker - June 2022

Kelley Drye’s Communications Practice Group presents this tracker of active Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) petitions before the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”). With the recent increase in litigation...more

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Florida’s Telephone Solicitation Act Survives First Constitutional Challenge

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Since becoming law in July 2021, Florida’s Telephone Solicitation Act (FTSA), Fla. Stat. § 501.059(8)(a), has been a favorite of plaintiffs’ lawyers seeking to take advantage of its ambiguous restrictions on certain sales...more

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Post-Facebook v. Duguid Litigation Roundup (UPDATED)

As part of Manatt’s continuing monthly coverage of the aftermath of Facebook v. Duguid and how district courts are applying it to determine whether a calling system meets the Supreme Court’s newly clarified definition of an...more

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TCPA FCC Petitions Tracker - February 2022

Kelley Drye’s Communications Practice Group presents this tracker of active Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) petitions before the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”). With the recent increase in litigation...more

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Oklahoma bill introduced to limit use of automated dialing systems

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A bill was recently introduced in the Oklahoma legislature that would impose new limits on the use of automated dialing systems. If enacted, the bill would become effective November 1, 2022....more

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TCPA FCC Petitions Tracker - December 2021

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Kelley Drye’s Communications Practice Group presents this tracker of active Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) petitions before the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”). With the recent increase in litigation...more

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Post-Facebook v. Duguid Litigation Roundup (UPDATED)

As part of Manatt’s continuing monthly coverage of the aftermath of Facebook v. Duguid and how district courts are applying it to determine whether a calling system meets the Supreme Court’s newly clarified definition of an...more

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CEO Evades Personal Liability in TCPA Suit

A New Jersey federal court has refused to hold the CEO of companies also named as defendants in a Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) lawsuit personally liable. ...more

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TCPA FCC Petitions Tracker - November 2021

Kelley Drye’s Communications Practice Group presents this tracker of active Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) petitions before the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”). With the recent increase in litigation...more

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TCPA Tracker - October 2021

Recent News - Reassigned Number Database to Begin November 1; Bureau Sets Interim Rates - On October 1, 2021, the FCC’s Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau announced interim usage charges for the new Reassigned...more

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