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FCC Rules That Opt-Out Confirmation Text Messages Do Not Violate the TCPA

By Tiffany Cheung, Julie O'Neill and Matthew Galeotti on Posted in FCC, Litigation

Waves of class actions have recently alleged that the delivery of an opt-out confirmation text message violates the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Thus, a Federal Communications Commission (“Commission”) Declaratory Ruling finding that a single opt-out confirmation text does not violate the TCPA comes at a crucial time. The Commission’s decision, issued on November 29,… Continue Reading

Face Off: Consumer Sues Hockey Team Over Text Messages

By Julie O'Neill and Mridhula Raghupathy on Posted in FTC, Litigation

Earlier this year, Fred Weiss, a Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team fan, responded to an offer to receive text messages alerting him to team news and special offers.  Although the terms pertaining to the call-to-action apparently promised Weiss that he would receive no more than three messages per week, he alleges that he received five messages… Continue Reading