The FTC announced that it had reached a $30 million settlement to resolve charges against Career Education Corp (CEC)—an Illinois-based, for-profit education provider—resulting from unlawful tactics used by third-party lead generators. The FTC complaint alleges that CEC and its lead generators violated the agency’s requirements regarding “clear and conspicuous disclosures” in advertisements. The primary complaint… Continue reading FTC Reaches Multimillion-Dollar Settlement for Violations Committed by Lead Generating Vendors
Tag: Vicarious Liability
Court Finds Company Vicariously Liable For Lead Seller’s TCPA Violations
The Western District of Oklahoma court found NorthStar Alarm Systems vicariously liable for violations of the TCPA from a lead seller’s actions.
Wisconsin Federal Court Vicarious Liability Ruling Could Spell Trouble for Platform Providers
A Wisconsin court issued a ruling this month that could result in more TCPA lawsuits against automated calling and texting platform providers. In the court’s ruling on Cunningham v. Montes, the court held that under the TCPA, providers of autodialing services can be held liable under vicarious liability for unlawful calls made using their platform. The lawsuit… Continue reading Wisconsin Federal Court Vicarious Liability Ruling Could Spell Trouble for Platform Providers
TCPA Watch List: Issues For 2018
The TCPA continues as the statute of choice among plaintiffs and class action attorneys. Many of the problems that were inherent of the TCPA in 2017 are still with us as we move forward into what we expect to be a better year for businesses and telemarketing in particular.
Should Your Small Business Fear The TCPA?
For small business owners who use telemarketing, each call puts your business at risk of paying millions in fines under the TCPA. Are you familiar with the regulations and their court interpretations?