Commission Responds to Requests from Businesses and Attorneys General for Guidance on Robocall Blocking, Autodialers, Recycled Phone Numbers and More.
$229,500 TCPA judgment against Time Warner Cable
The United States District Court, for the Southern District of New York recently granted summary judgement against Time Warner Cable, and awarded the plaintiff $229,500 as statutory damages for the 153 automated calls Time Warner made to the plaintiff’s cell phone. Time Warner tried to defend their actions by arguing that they had been trying to reach… Continue reading $229,500 TCPA judgment against Time Warner Cable
National Consumer Law Center Publishes Debt Collection Report
Last month the National Consumer Law Center (“NCLC”) published a report entitled “Debt Collection Communications: Protecting Consumers in the Digital Age” and submitted it to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) for consideration in their upcoming Debt Collection Rulemaking. The NCLC’s report recommends that the CFPB issue regulations to: Provide a specific limit for the… Continue reading National Consumer Law Center Publishes Debt Collection Report
4th of July and other State Holidays for July
With the 4th of July Holiday fast approaching, it is important to note there are several state restrictions in place for outbound calls during the holiday period. These include: Friday, July 3: Alabama, Louisiana, Utah* Saturday, July 4: Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Rhode Island, Utah* Monday, July 6: Rhode Island* *Independence Day Observed Other state holidays… Continue reading 4th of July and other State Holidays for July
The business community is on edge awaiting the full text of the FCC’s declaratory ruling
On June 18, 2015, during the FCC’s open meeting, the Commissioners voted 3-2 (along party lines) to adopt a package of declaratory rulings that respond to a number of petitions seeking clarification on the FCC’s rules under the TCPA.
Federal Court reaches common sense conclusion in TCPA class action against AOL
On June 1, 2015 the United States District Court for the Northern District of California granted AOL’s motion to dismiss a case seeking class action status for alleged TCPA violations based on text messages sent by AOL’s Instant Messenger service (“AIM”), and confirmation text messages sent from AOL to individuals who request not to receive… Continue reading Federal Court reaches common sense conclusion in TCPA class action against AOL
Federal government taking steps to clarify the TCPA
Both the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the FCC have taken helpful steps in clarifying some of the many unresolved issues facing businesses under the TCPA. The Eleventh Circuit recently issued an opinion in the case of Lary v. Trinity Physician Financial & Insurance Services which sheds light on several TCPA related issues. First the court… Continue reading Federal government taking steps to clarify the TCPA
Eleventh Circuit provides helpful clarity on “willful or knowing” violations of the TCPA
The Eleventh Circuit recently issued an opinion in the case of Lary v. Trinity Physician Financial & Insurance Services which sheds light on several TCPA related issues. First the court held that a single fax (or call) could result in multiple violations of the TCPA, for which damages could be awarded. Next the court held that in order… Continue reading Eleventh Circuit provides helpful clarity on “willful or knowing” violations of the TCPA
U.S. Supreme Court takes on Rampant TCPA Litigation
On May 18, 2015 the U.S. Supreme court announced that they will be hearing an appeal on the case of Campbell-Ewald Company v. Gomez. At issues in this case, is whether a defendant business can terminate a TCPA class action lawsuit by offering the lead plaintiff everything that he could individually recover under the law if he were to win… Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court takes on Rampant TCPA Litigation
TCPA News from the FCC
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler recently announced that he plans on naming Alison Kutler as Acting Chief of the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (“CGB”), effective June 1. The CGB is responsible for overseeing consumer protection statutes (such as the TCPA and CAN-SPAM Act) for which the FCC has authority. Prior to her appointment, Ms. Kutler was most… Continue reading TCPA News from the FCC