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Author: Puja "Queenie" Amin

Puja J. Amin is the Queenie and co-founder of TCPAWorld. Other than the Czar, Queenie is probably the best known TCPA lawyer on the planet. Queenie cannot be stopped. One of the best known names in the marketing legal world, she has vast experience defending and counseling businesses on consumer protection laws including the TCPA, CIPA, FCRA and a host of privacy-related statutes. She has provided legal oversight on an enterprise basis to major direct-to-consumer brands and defended some of the largest companies in the nation in major federal court litigation--earning her the title of "Queenie" of the TCPA. She's also a 10+ times Trifecta finisher and international Spartan Race qualifier, who commonly competes in "Ultra" endurance challenges.
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The Consumer Data Privacy Laws Are HERE! New Jersey Officially Joining The Pack

23 Jan 2024
Last week on the 16th of January the New Jersey Governor signed into law S332 the bill outlining the state’s Consumer Data Privacy. Here is what you need to know…
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Think Before You Click!!! Hyundai’s Motion to Compel Arbitration Granted Thanks to Consent.

18 Jan 202418 Jan 2024
Hello again, everyone. I wanted to write about a recent ruling which granted a Motion to Compel Individual Arbitration. John Franz v. Hyundai Motor America, 8:23-cv-01640-NS-ADS, Slip Copy (C.D.Cal., 2024)…
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Downstream Telemarketing Vendors Beware: You May Be on the Hook for Your Partner’s TCPA Troubles

12 Jan 2024
Hello all. I hope you all had a happy holiday season and enjoyed the time off with your families. I have an interesting case to share with you all for…
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2024 and the FTC Comes Out Swinging: Banning Lead Generator Due to Dark Patterns Used to Deceive Consumers

8 Jan 20249 Jan 2024
Happy New Year on this first official working Monday of 2024. I don’t know about you, but I am ready to carry the momentum of 2023 into 2024, let’s go!…
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UTAH CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT: Effective as of December 31, 2023!

4 Jan 2024
Happy 2024 folks! As we turn the page on 2023, we mustn’t overlook the dynamic changes in state privacy laws as we step into the new year. In March 2022,…
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Pennsylvania PASSED A Bill Amending State Wiretapping Laws, What Does This Mean For Telemarketers?

15 Dec 202315 Dec 2023
Back in October I gave the heads up on an interesting bill making its way through the legislature in Pennsylvania, read it here. Today I am bringing you the news…
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The FCC Approves an NOI to Dive Deeper into AI and its Effects on Robocalls and Robotexts

15 Nov 20233 Mar 2024
AI is on the tip of everyone's tongue it seems these days. The Dame brought you a recap of President Biden's orders addressing AI at the beginning of the month.…
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“CONCIOUS CHOICE”: Massive First-In-The-Nation TCPA Ruling Holds MMS Video Messages are NOT “Pre-Recorded” Calls– Gives Republicans Huge Victory in AZ

7 Nov 202314 Dec 2023
Editor's Note: there were actually two decisions handed out the same day by the same judge on the same topic. The first is discussed below. The second is Crawford v.…
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PENNSYLVANIA TO POTENTIALLY ADD ANOTHER TOOL IN EFFORTS TO FOIL TELEMARKETERS

17 Oct 2023
Hello TCPAworld, it’s been a minute, but your Duchess is back in blogger mode. Never at the level of greatness as the Czar but I mean who can be, the…
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DEFENSIVE WIN FOR MARRIOTT! Texas Court grants Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction

16 Oct 2023
Hello everybody. I hope you all had a great weekend and are ready to tackle the week! As it is my birthday today, I thought I would share a recent…
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AEP STARTS TODAY!: How You Can Navigate Compliance for the Upcoming Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Season.

15 Oct 2023
Happy Sunday Folks! It is October 15, 2023 -- THE START OF AEP SEASON! And Queenie is here to remind you folks of all those new regulations impacting those who…
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STRIKEOUT ON JURISDICTION! Plaintiff Sam Katz Loses on Motion For Leave to File Third Amended Complaint

5 Oct 202326 Oct 2023
Hello TCPAWorld! To those who do not know me, my name is Connor aka the Duke, Although I am new, I am excited to share some interesting stuff with you…
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LEAD STORY: Major Legal Publication Recognizes R.E.A.C.H.’s Efforts to Save an Industry and Thousands of Telecom Jobs!

19 Sep 202320 Sep 2023
The Czar can really pack a punch and when that guy speaks everyone listens (except Queenie, maybe). Apropos, the top story in Law360’s Telecommunications law publication this morning was all…
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DELAWARE’s GOVERNOR HAS SIGNED INTO LAW HB154, Making DE the 13th State to Enact Consumer Data Privacy Laws

15 Sep 2023
Delaware is already known for being the mecca of corporations, seriously 66% of the Fortune 500 call the state “home”. Now it can include being the 13th state to roll…
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NEW YORK’S GOVERNOR SIGNED A04456 AMENDING SECTION 399-z

14 Sep 2023
Quick update last week I spread the news that New York had passed an amendment in both the Senate and Assembly and was awaiting the Governor’s signature. And just as…
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JUST SPREADING THE NEWS: New York has Passed a Bill to Increase Telemarketing Penalties Up to 20K

8 Sep 202312 Sep 2023
Duchess here with a quick state update! Some Legislatures are back in session and the bills are moving already! New York Senate and Assembly just passed A4456 which was placed…
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JUST IN TIME FOR CONTACT.IO: Troutman Amin, LLP Launches “REPORT ABUSE” Submission Form to END Gender-Based Abuse At Industry Events!!

29 Aug 202322 Sep 2023
Look, this is how we are going to make a difference. It is no secret that women in the marketing/advertising world deal with an outsized amount of abuse and harassment…
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COSTLY MISTAKES: AdaptHealth to Pay Approximately $6MM To Settle TCPA Claim After It Fails to Honor SMS Stop Requests

24 Aug 202322 Sep 2023
So AdaptHealth just settled a TCPA case for about $7MM (I think) and this is just a weird settlement, for a couple of reasons. First, let's acknowledge that AdaptHealth was…
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CFPB TO PUSH FORWARD WITH PROPOSED RULEMAKING FOR DATA BROKERS

22 Aug 202323 Aug 2023
I brought you word of the CFPB’s Request for Information back in March. The comments from the public are in and last week the CFPB announced they will proceed with…
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INDIA is the Latest Country to Enact its Own Consumer Data Privacy Laws

18 Aug 2023
Most of us by now have heard of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) that Europe enacted back in 2018. It seemed to kick off a domino effect with many…
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EXPERIAN CONSUMER SERVICES TAKING A LUMP FROM THE FTC: Why CAN-SPAM compliance matters

18 Aug 2023
Good morning TCPAWorld Duchess here to bring you another tale brought to you by the FTC. I would hope that all major brands and marketers would know by now the…
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FCC DISHES OUT THE LARGEST FINE YET, $300,000,000.00 Fine Against An Illegal Robocall Auto Warranty Operation

3 Aug 20236 Sep 2023
Another day, another FCC enforcement! And this is the largest fine the FCC has EVER issued, $299,997,000, DANG! And just who is at the receiving end of this insane fine?…
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NOT SO WISE: The FCC Swoops Up Yet Another Carrier, One Owl Telecom!

2 Aug 2023
Well, the saga continues. Earlier this year, the Czar reported on the FCC taking One Eye out. This time, in an ongoing battle against the scourge of robocalls, the FCC's…
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CONSUMER DATA PRIVACY, LETS GIVE A WARM WELCOME TO TWO MORE STATES: Texas and Oregon join the Club!

24 Jul 2023
Hello TCPAWorld, another week another state consumer data privacy law or two! That’s right two more states join the masses of states rolling out consumer data privacy regulations. It is…
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WOW! IF YOU ARE NOT ON THIS FTC CONFERENCE, YOU ARE MISSING OUT. But don’t worry the Duchess and Countess are listening in for you

18 Jul 2023
WOW just WOW, we have been seeing this coming for the last few years and things have really been heating up in recent months. The FTC and the FCC are…
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ON THE HEELS OF THE SUPREME COURT RULING: The FCC Teams Up With State AG’s To Mitigate Student Loan Debt Scams

10 Jul 2023
IT’S HERE the week we have all been waiting for! That’s right, the “Law Conference of Champions” is right around the corner. And as I pack up and head west,…
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CAUTIONARY CONTINUANCE: Enforcement of California’s CPRA Regulations Takes a Pause Until March 29, 2024, But CCPA Remains in Full Force

3 Jul 20235 Jul 2023
The California Superior Court in California just delivered some good news to businesses in California, giving them some additional time to get in compliance with the final California Privacy Rights…
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CONNECTICUT ROLLS OUT NEW TELEMARKETING REQUIREMENTS: Here is What You Need to Know

28 Jun 202329 Jun 2023
Guess who’s back, back again… it’s the Duchess with more state updates. This time I am bringing you the latest out of Connecticut. On Monday the Governor signed a bill,…
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WILL OREGON BE THE NEXT STATE TO SIGN INTO LAW CONSUMER DATA PRIVACY: There is a Bill Currently Sitting on the Governor’s Desk.

27 Jun 202328 Jun 2023
Do you feel like we just brought you news of a new privacy bill or two? That is because we did and are back with another! These states are passing…
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NEVADA JOINS WASHINGTON WITH THEIR OWN HEALTH DATA PRIVACY LAW: Will This be the Newest Trend Among States?

26 Jun 202326 Jun 2023
Time for that meme again... Just a few months back I brought you news of Washington enacting the first bill of its kind specific to consumer health data called My…
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WILL THE FCC FINALLY HAVE A FIFTH COMMISSIONER? Testimony Kicks Off Today for Anna Gomez

22 Jun 202322 Jun 2023
The FCC has been operating for over the past two years, lacking a fifth commissioner. The last nomination for the seat, Gigi Sohn, ended as a failure with Sohn ultimately…
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ROCKET BLASTED: Mortgage Giant Hit with ANOTHER TCPA Class Action For Alleged Cold Calling and Failures to Honor DNCs

22 Jun 202322 Jun 2023
With every preparation for a trip out of the earth’s atmosphere, one must first ensure the rocket is properly fueled! Rocket Mortgage may need to take a page out of…
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FCC APPROVED A PROPOSED NPRM TO REVISE TCPA CONSENT RULES: “Strengthening Consumer Consent for Robocalls and Robotexts”

8 Jun 202325 Feb 2024
The FCC had its Open Meeting for June today and on the agenda was issuing an NPRM for “Strengthening Consumer Consent for Robocalls and Robotexts” The commission approved for the…

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