The most frequent point of emphasis for any Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) compliance strategy is to obtain proper consent. While nothing is foolproof with regards to the TCPA, properly obtained, well documented consent is an invaluable tool in defense of any TCPA litigation.
Following December’s oral arguments, the entire telemarketing industry is awaiting the Supreme Court’s decision in Facebook v. Duguid. Apparently, many lower courts that hear Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) cases are doing so, as well.
State Restricted Do Not Call Dates
February 4, 2021 – Rosa Parks Remembrance Day
February 15, 2021 – Washington’s Birthday
February 16, 2021 – Lithuanian Independence Day
February 16, 2021 – Election Day*
February 16, 2021 – Mardi Gras
Canadian Restricted Do Not Call Dates
February 15, 2021 – Family Day
The Federal Communications Communication (FCC) granted a petition for a Declaratory Ruling relating to an exemption from the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) for non-marketing calls aiming to recruit participants for pharmaceutical trials. The petition was originally filed by Acurian, Inc. in 2014.