FCC, Lead Generators, Telemarketing

Telephone Consumer Protection Act Rules on Revoking Consent for Unwanted Robocalls and Robotexts Effective April 2025

Hinch Newman LLP on 10/14/2024

On October 11, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission announced that the effective date for Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) rules on revoking consent for unwanted robocalls and robotexts is set for April 11,...more

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 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

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 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

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

Lead Generation Attorney Update on Existential Threat to Industry Arising Out of FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Hinch Newman LLP on 5/18/2023

As previously blogged about here, the FCC recently proposed a rule that would turn the lead generation on its head. The proposed new rule goes quite a bit further than simply requiring wireless carriers to block texts from...more

Spring Cleaning: FCC Modifies TCPA Regulations to Block “Likely” Illegal Text Messages and Considers Further Action On “Lead...

Benesch on 4/12/2023

On March 17, 2023, the FCC issued a Report and Order adopting final rules that require mobile wireless providers to block certain text messages to their subscribers. The FCC also issued a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking...more

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