Ninth Circuit Tackles Several TCPA Issues in Gym Texting Case -
Why it matters:
Retailers communicate with their customers frequently as an essential part of their business. While these communications are typically...more
2/23/2017
/ Arbitration ,
Costco ,
FCC ,
Federal Arbitration Act ,
Marketing ,
Prior Express Consent ,
Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) ,
Product Labels ,
Retailers ,
Social Media ,
Spokeo ,
TCPA ,
Text Messages ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
Unsolicited Phone Calls ,
Wage and Hour
On January 23, 2017, President Trump appointed Commissioner Ajit Pai to serve as the next chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). While not surprising, as he was widely viewed to be the presumptive pick, his...more
D.C. Circuit Hears Argument on FCC Petitions -
On October 19, Judges Srinivasan and Pillard and Senior Judge Edwards of the D.C. Circuit heard argument in ACA International v. FCC, which addressed several consolidated...more
In a positive development for financial institutions and other businesses looking to communicate with customers via phone, a federal district court dismissed a Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) suit based on the...more
President Signs Legislation Modernizing Federal Chemical Regulation Law -
Overhaul of Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) has important business implications for consumer product manufacturers and retailers. ...more
6/24/2016
/ Article III ,
Breach Notification Rule ,
Chemicals ,
Class Action ,
Data Breach ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
False Advertising ,
FRCP 23 ,
Independent Contractors ,
Injury-in-Fact ,
NAD ,
PF Chang's ,
Robocalling ,
Settlement ,
Spokeo v Robins ,
Standing ,
TCPA ,
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) ,
Uber
As reported in our recent TCPA Connect, on May 16 the United States Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated ruling in Spokeo, Inc. v. Robins. The High Court ruled that a plaintiff must show a "concrete" injury-in-fact to...more
5/25/2016
/ Article III ,
Class Action ,
Class Certification ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
FCC ,
FRCP 23 ,
Injury-in-Fact ,
Robocalling ,
SCOTUS ,
Spokeo v Robins ,
Standing ,
TCPA ,
Text Messages