Busy week for A.I. aficionados. First, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel was in Bear Territory last week, speaking at the Berkeley Law AI Institute. Now readers don't need to be reminded…

Not going to name names on this one. But I am disappointed. It looks like the old lead gen way of thinking is going to die hard. And I mean,…

Earlier this week, an order out of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois made for some interesting analysis of state law claims, personal jurisdiction, and agency…

So just last week a court granted preliminary approval to a $1.5MM settlement in a TCPA class action against Deere Credit Services brought by the Wolf and Mr. Number One.…

So a guy named Michael Anthony allegedly received unwanted text messages of a political nature reading as follows: “All Trump patriots must read this. >>>>> Trump said he'll run for…

So quick but important TCPA update here on something everyone should already know but I know there's one or two of you out there who were confused. The TCPA has two…

Imagine being on a panel with a federal agency regulator and several regulated agencies and the regulator asks a dangerous question and rather than all of the panelists clamming up…

Another day, another story about a court refusing to enforce a third-party lead. In Hall v. Schwartz, 2024 WL 4335509 (S.D. Oh. Sept. 27, 2024) the defendant had purchased a…

It was probably my most audacious moment on stage ever. A few years back Puja and I spoke on stage at LeadsCon and drew gasps from the audience. In our…

Companies sometimes struggle with the application of the FCC's TCPA healthcare exemption. That's probably because there are two exemptions, and not just one. One exemption--which is a complete exemption--applies for…

On September 20, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico came out with a fascinating decision in Ruben Escano v. RCI, LLC., 2024 WL 4253000, granting…

So hanging out in an airport lounge in Miami waiting to board my flight to Chicago. Figured I'd take a couple minutes to reflect on the big Allstate MEGA Agent…

Digital Media Solutions has been in the TCPAWorld news a lot lately. I mean, most because of the whole bankruptcy thing. https://tcpaworld.com/2024/09/12/bankruptcy-dms-enters-chapter-11-is-the-tcpa-to-blame/ But if you search "DMS" in TCPAWorld you'll…

I remember not so long ago when everyone knew the rules. Carriers could not block calls. Intermediary carriers, in particular, would never fathom intruding upon a transmission. The link ups…

I am often asked whether a text campaign containing an opt out can be used without consent so long as the consumer does not opt out. The answer is no--as…

It is widely known that a single call or text message cannot violate the TCPA's DNC provision (although it may violate the TCPA's regulated technology provisions.) Under the DNC rules…

For those hoping to see the FCC backtrack off of its previous one-to-one rule position following efforts by the SBA a new Small Business guide from the Commission offers little…

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Troutman Amin, LLP partners after a great day in court! Basically no law firm in America publicizes their rates. Not sure why that is, but they all keep it super…

So absolutely massive interest in the story of the Digital Media Solutions bankruptcy last week. People are sort of losing their minds over it actually. I've received dozens of emails…

So I am here in Austin, TX today preparing to speak with a huge group of mega-brokers for Allstate tomorrow on TCPA issues and particularly the FCC's new one to…

On September 13, 2024, Cynthia Johnson filed a class action lawsuit against DoorDash, alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act ("TCPA"). The suit not only exposes DoorDash to significant…

So I know a ton of you were closely following our thoughts on the DMS bankruptcy. I've had a request to take down some of the content for reasons that…

Business insider is reporting today that lead generation giant Digital Media Solutions (DMS) has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The story positions the move as one designed to drive growth with…

So Queenie, the Dame, Selah (Moon) and I all attended the Solar Lead Generation Summit yesterday (great show) and wouldn't you know it-- I come home and see US SOLAR…

Imagine a TCPA litigator rifling through your bank records, PayPal transactions and other financial documents because you made two phone calls. Well that is precisely what a TCPA litigator just…

Fascinating little case for you all today. Consumer visits hospital for treatment. Provides phone number at admission. Receives treatment and is discharged. Consumer fails to pay resulting invoices. Hospital and…

  So the merger of Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord is official and I have some thoughts: What kind of pathetic law firm let's another law firm have both of…

Below is a press release from U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York. Really interesting story of a guy who was taking 90%(!!!!) of contributions to charity he raised…