FCC, Lead Generators

Mid-Year TCPA Roundup: Navigating Recent Legislative and Litigation Developments

Shipkevich PLLC on 7/17/2024

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) landscape continues to evolve as new legislation is implemented and courts across various jurisdictions grapple with complex issues regarding standing, agency, and consent. This...more

Three Things Lead Generators Need to Know About the FCC Single Seller Ruling

Hinch Newman LLP on 6/24/2024

As previously blogged about, here, the Federal Communications Commission recently published the final, single-seller lead generator consent rule (the “Rule”). The Rule amends the definition of “prior express written...more

FCC Announces Final Rule Reflecting Changes to TCPA Revocation of Consent

Hinch Newman LLP on 3/18/2024

On March 5, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission announced that it has adopted new rules and codified previously adopted protections that make it simpler for consumers to revoke consent to unwanted robocalls and...more

FCC Adopts New TCPA Rules Expanding Consumer Consent Revocation Mandates

Womble Bond Dickinson on 2/23/2024

The FCC has adopted a Report and Order imposing a number of new TCPA caller and sender compliance obligations in connection with consumer revocation requests, which are applicable to calls and text messages that otherwise...more

FCC Publishes Final Single-Seller Lead Generation Consent Rule in Federal Register, and More

Hinch Newman LLP on 1/31/2024

The Federal Communications Commission has published its new rule designed, in part, to close the lead generator loophole by amending the definition of “prior express written consent” for purposes of the Telephone Consumer...more

Breaking Down The New FCC Lead Generation Rules

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 1/10/2024

On Dec. 13, 2023, in a 4-1 vote, the Federal Communications Commission finalized new rules to close the so-called lead generator robocall and robotexts loophole, marking a significant paradigm shift in lead generation...more

FCC Adopts New TCPA Rules for Lead-Generated Communications

Cooley LLP on 1/10/2024

Marketers that solicit sales or advertise products or services using “robocalls” or “robotexts” (i.e., calls or texts that are initiated using an “automatic telephone dialing system” or voice calls made using an artificial or...more

FTC Bans Lead Generator from Participating in Robocalls in $7 Million Settlement

Venable LLP on 1/9/2024

This week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a Proposed Stipulated Order with lead generator Response Tree LLC and its president, resolving allegations that the company violated the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR)...more

FCC Tightens Lead Generator TCPA Consent Requirements, Adopts Texting Do-Not-Call and “Red Flag” Text Blocking Rules, and Seeks...

Womble Bond Dickinson on 1/4/2024

On December 18, 2023 the FCC released a Second Report and Order, Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), and Waiver Order, which it considered and adopted at its December Open Meeting, furthering what it...more

Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Regulatory Update — Commission Adopts Second Report and Order On Robotexting With Some...

Mintz - Technology, Communications & Media... on 12/28/2023

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a Second Report and Order (“Report and Order”) and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“Second Further Notice”) at its December Open Meeting. We summarized the...more

New FCC Rule Affects Consumer Consent for Robocalls and Robotexts

Jones Day on 12/22/2023

A new FCC rule will require comparison shopping websites and lead generators to obtain consumer consent to receive robocalls and robotext messages one seller at a time....more

FCC Issues New Consent Requirements for Certain Marketing Communications

Pierce Atwood LLP on 12/22/2023

In an important regulatory update that may significantly impact your organization’s marketing strategies, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted amendments to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) with a...more

FCC Closes Lead Generator Loophole, Strengthens Illegal Text Message Blocking and Lays Groundwork for Future Additional Blocking...

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 12/22/2023

New rules build on text message delivery restrictions put in place earlier this year and are informed by the Federal Communications Commission’s ongoing work against illegal robocalls. The Federal Communications Commission...more

Navigating the New Frontier of Lead Generation

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 12/18/2023

On December 13, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ushered in a new era by enacting transformative rules, marked by a 4-1 vote, aimed at addressing what it viewed as the lead generation loophole. The FCC’s...more

FCC Closes Lead Generator Loophole by Requiring One-to-One Consent; Proposes Further Regulation of Robocalls/RoboTexts

Troutman Pepper on 12/18/2023

On December 13, by a vote of 4-1, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted new rules aimed at “closing the ‘lead generator’ robocall/robotexts loophole.” Specifically, the rule requires telemarketers to obtain...more

FCC Adopts Rule Closing the Lead Generator Loophole

Venable LLP on 12/18/2023

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a revised rule to restrict forms of lead generation involving texts and calls to consumers on December 13, 2023. The revised rule implementing the Telephone Consumer...more

New FCC rule on TCPA consent for advertising and telemarketing calls and texts will significantly impact callers who obtain...

Ballard Spahr LLP on 12/15/2023

By a vote of 4-1, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) adopted a new rule amending its regulations implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) to close what it refers to as the “lead generator loophole.” ...more

FCC Adopts New Rule to Close the Lead Generator Robocall and Robotexts Loophole

Hinch Newman LLP on 12/14/2023

On December 13, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission adopted new rules designed to protect consumers from “scam communications” by directly addressing some of the “biggest vulnerabilities” in America’s robotext...more

FCC Proposes New, Stricter TCPA Rules That Would Limit Lead Generation to One-Company Consent

Goodwin on 12/12/2023

On November 22, 2023, the FCC released a Second Report and Order, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Waiver Order (Report and Order) outlining new, proposed rules implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, 47...more

FCC’s Second Report and Order Will Leave Lead Generation Industry in Limbo

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 12/5/2023

On November 22, the FCC issued a Second Report and Order with sweeping implications for the lead generation industry. The FCC has tentatively scheduled the issue for a vote during its December 13, 2023 open meeting....more

You Better Watch Out, You Better Not Cry: Big Changes Expected to Hit Lead Generation Industry in 2024

DarrowEverett LLP on 12/4/2023

Whether you have been naughty or nice this year, if you are buying or selling leads or otherwise are a participant in the lead generation industry, you may be getting a lump of coal in your stocking. Don’t get upset just yet...more

Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Regulatory Update — The FCC Contemplates Industry-Altering Changes to Securing Consent

Mintz - Technology, Communications & Media... on 12/1/2023

On December 13, the Federal Communications Commission will consider adopting new rules that could turn the lead generation industry on its head. The FCC’s November 22 Draft Report and Order, if adopted, would potentially...more

FCC Set to Upend Lead Generation Industry

Benesch on 11/30/2023

On November 22, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a proposed rule that will completely upend the landscape of lead generation and digital marketing for consumer retailers and sellers. The proposed rule...more

Lead Generation Industry Turned Upside Down: Proposed FCC Rule Requires Consent Must be Secured From a Single Seller at a Time

Hinch Newman LLP on 11/27/2023

One of the key issues relating to the NPRM pertains to consent being sent directly to/obtained by one seller at a time. The FCC has now circulated its proposed rule. It has not been adopted yet but it looks like it will be...more

Twenty-Eight AGs Call for Stricter FCC Spam Call and Text Rules

Troutman Pepper on 6/16/2023

On June 8, a bipartisan coalition of 28 attorneys general issued a letter, supporting the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) proposal to close a “loophole” that currently allows lead generators to collect and sell...more

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