In a recently issued ruling, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) declared that “ringless voicemails” are “calls” subject to the requirements of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Ringless voicemail...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering opening another front in robocalling enforcement by declaring “ringless voicemails” subject to consumer consent and other requirements under the Telephone Consumer...more
In a landmark decision released this morning, the U.S. Supreme Court finally answered the question that has been at the heart of Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) litigation for decades – what constitutes an...more
On January 27, 2020, a federal court of appeals issued a significant decision interpreting the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (commonly referred to as the “TCPA”) in a way that limits the expansive potential liability...more
2/5/2020
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ATDS ,
Auto-Dialed Calls ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Debt Collection ,
FCC ,
Prior Express Consent ,
Robocalling ,
Split of Authority ,
Statutory Interpretation ,
Student Loans ,
TCPA ,
Telecommunications
A recent decision by a panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit interpreting the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) has significant – and possibly costly – implications for loan servicers and...more
5/1/2019
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Auto-Dialed Calls ,
Debt Collection ,
Exemptions ,
FCC ,
First Amendment ,
Government-Guaranteed Loans ,
Loan Servicer ,
Mobile Devices ,
Summary Judgment ,
TCPA
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently adopted a proposal aimed at clarifying certain provisions of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The proposal addresses twenty-one (21) petitions related to the...more