The Soundboard Association (SBA) lost its battle to prevent implementation of the November 10, 2016 FTC Staff Opinion Letter to the telemarketing industry on avatar or “soundboard” technology.
Tag: Robocalls
FTC Approves Proposed Settlement Against Accused Robocaller
Earlier this week, the FTC and the attorneys general of 10 states finalized a settlement order against Fred Accuardi and several of his companies accused of making billions of illegal robocalls (or up to 15 million calls per day).
FTC Takes Down Two Companies Accused of Illegal Robocalling
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has essentially put an end to the telemarketing operations of Justin Ramsey, owner of Prime Marketing, LLC, and Mike Jones, owner of Allorey, Inc. and several other companies. The FTC complaint against Prime Marketing accuses them of making over 1.3 million calls using prerecorded voice messages to consumers, many of whom were listed… Continue reading FTC Takes Down Two Companies Accused of Illegal Robocalling
Cruise Lines Agree to $76 Million Dollar Settlement in TCPA Suit
Aranda v. Caribbean Cruise Line, Inc. Plaintiffs alleged that Caribbean Cruise, Vacation Ownership Marketing Tours, and the Berkley Group, a time share company, participated together in a robocalling campaign in which marketing calls were disguised as political satisfaction surveys.
FCC’s Robocall Strike Force Meets, Considers Solutions
The Federal Communications Commission held its first meeting of the Robocall Strike Force, with more than 33 companies and organizations represented for the concerted effort to strike out robocalls. An industry-led Strike Force group committed “to developing comprehensive solutions to prevent, detect, and filter unwanted robocalls” answered the call of FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler to… Continue reading FCC’s Robocall Strike Force Meets, Considers Solutions
FCC Hosts First Meeting of Industry-Led Robocall Strike Force
On August 19, 2016, the FCC hosted the first meeting of the Robocall Strike Force, an industry-led group that is committed to developing comprehensive solutions to prevent, detect, and filter unwanted robocalls. Robocalls and telemarketing calls are the number one source of consumer complaints received by the FCC. Following a call to action by FCC… Continue reading FCC Hosts First Meeting of Industry-Led Robocall Strike Force
FCC issues TCPA Declaratory Ruling in favor of Schools and Utilities
On August 4, 2016, the FCC issued a declaratory ruling in response to petitions from Blackboard, Inc., as well as a joint petition by Edison Electric Institute and the American Gas Association. Both petitions sought clarifications on the already existing “emergency purposes” exemption in the TCPA. The FCC’s order clarifies that schools may lawfully make robocalls… Continue reading FCC issues TCPA Declaratory Ruling in favor of Schools and Utilities
FTC and State of Florida Shut Down Debt-Relief Robocallers
On June 8, 2016, US District Judge Carlos Mendoza of Florida entered a temporary restraining order against Life Management Services and a number or related entities and individuals. The case was brought by the FTC and the State of Florida working together.
Utah Jury Finds Defendants liable for Making 100 Million Calls in Violation of the DNC
On May 25, after an 8-day trial in the US District Court for the District of Utah, the jury reached its verdict in a significant DNC case. The Jury found defendant Feature Films for Families, along with its owner and related entities, liable for making roughly 100 million calls to numbers on the national Do-Not-Call… Continue reading Utah Jury Finds Defendants liable for Making 100 Million Calls in Violation of the DNC
FCC Files Amicus Brief in Support of TCPA Plaintiff
On April 6, 2016, the FCC submitted an amicus curiae brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in a TCPA case in which the plaintiff alleges that the defendant violated the TCPA by placing a robocall to a residential phone line.