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Political Campaigns Must Contend with New 10DLC Rules

Tuesday, November 8 is election day in what is shaping up to be a busy midterm election year. That means that political campaigns, and the communications and marketing professionals that they hire, are sending campaign-related text messages in enormous volumes. Political campaign messages are afforded some exemptions and privileges under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).

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July Grab Bag

The FCC and Ohio AG go after a robocaller, Perrong sues Oz, and the DC Circuit upholds the TRACED Act's changes to TCPA exemptions.

2022 August Restricted Do Not Call Dates

State Restricted Do Not Call Dates

August 8, 2022 – Victory Day

Rhode Island

Canadian Restricted Do Not Call Dates

August 1, 2022 – Civic Holiday

All except Quebec and Yukon

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$4 Million TCPA Settlement Shows That Text Risks Haven’t Disappeared Completely

A District Court in Florida approved a settlement in a Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) class action that demonstrates how even the most secure seeming communication channels carry some degree of risk. The defendant will pay $4 million for ATDS violations.

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Congress Proposes TCPA Bill That Would Change ATDS Definition

A group of seven Democratic members of the House of Representatives recently introduced a new bill to amend the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The bill is titled the Robotext Scam Prevention Act. Its provisions include:

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$2.5 Million Class Action Settlement Finalized for TCPA Violations By Automotive Dealer

The Central District of California Court finalized a $2.5 million settlement for Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) class action against an automotive dealer. What makes this settlement especially notable is it had been pending since before the Supreme Court’s decision in Facebook v. Duguid.

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June Grab Bag: Compliance News

The TCPA, FCC, and state law news that matters from June.

2022 July Restricted Do Not Call Dates

Calls to these States on restricted Do Not Call (DNC) dates could result in a potential State violation:

State Restricted Do Not Call Dates

July 4, 2022 – Independence Day

Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah

July 24, 2022 – Pioneer Day

Third Circuit Ruling Involves Expansive Autodialer Definition

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals handed down an unusual ruling in a Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) class action that managed to set conflicting precedents on autodialer claims. Ultimately, the court ruled in favor of the defendant in Panzarella v. Navient Solutions, Inc. but the specifics of the ruling could prove influential on future litigation.

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