2014 saw an increase in TCPA litigation, especially class action litigation, as well as significant FTC and FCC enforcement.  In 2014, we grappled with what the new “written consent” standard meant, and dozens of TCPA-related petitions were filed with the FCC.  New risks related to VoIP and wireless lines emerged. 

On July 7, the District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in Kolinek v. Walgreen Co. issued an order vacating its earlier order dismissing the case.