April 2018 Holiday Call Restrictions
Calls to these states on restricted dates could result in a State violation.
- April 2nd: Easter Monday
- April 23rd: Confederate Memorial Day
- April 30th: Confederate Memorial Day
News
Violator of TSR and DNC Fined $45 Million by FTC
Three Utah-based firms and their owner have agreed to a proposed court order settling the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) charges against them. The proposed court order imposes a $45.5 million civil penalty judgment, of which all but $487,735 is conditionally suspended, provided certain conditions are met.
FTC-FCC Agenda For March 2018 Joint Policy Forum
The FTC and FCC have announced the agenda for their first of two joint Robocall forums. The topic at the March 23 event will cover the regulatory challenges posed by illegal robocalls and what the two agencies are doing to protect consumers and encourage the development of private-sector solutions.
Court Rules $50 Million TCPA Settlement Is Covered By Insurance Policy
In a March 2018 court ruling, a New York Federal judge ordered Illinois Union Insurance Company to pay the $50 million settlement in a TCPA class action lawsuit against US Coachways. How did this happen?
FTC and FCC to Co-host Two Robocall Policy Forums
The two federal agencies that affect the telemarketing industry the most, the FTC and the FCC, have announced that they will be co-hosting two events aimed at reducing Illegal Robocalls and Caller ID spoofing.
TCPA Debt Collections Lawsuit Reinstated Against Creditor
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated a TCPA lawsuit previously dismissed for lack of Article III standing. The court’s decision to reinstate this lawsuit has important implications for defendants who challenge the TCPA at the pleading stage.
FCC Issues Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Reassigned Numbers
As part of their continued effort to reduce illegal robocalls, specifically to reassigned numbers, the FCC issued a new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking last week. The purpose of the Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is to seek comments on ways to address the reassigned numbers problem.
JPMorgan Agrees To $2.25 Million TCPA Class Action Settlement
Faced with possible fines in excess of $121 million, JPMorgan Chase agreed to a $2.25 million TCPA class action settlement. The financial services firm was accused of violating the TCPA by autodialing over 200,000 cell phones after their customers had already verbally revoked consent.
FTC Releases Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2017
The FTC released its annual Consumer Sentinel Data Book summarizing consumer complaints about fraud, identity theft and other consumer concerns. Consumers reported losing more money than they did in 2016.