TCPA & Teleservices

August 20, 2026
Pennsylvania Overhauls Its Telemarketing Law: What Changes on October 18, 2026

Pennsylvania just gave its telemarketing statute the most significant update it’s had in years. Senate Bill 992 folds text messaging, robocalls, caller ID spoofing, and electronic consent squarely into the

August 13, 2026
Proposed Robocall Legislation Signals Tougher Enforcement Ahead

The U.S. Senate passed the Foreign Robocall Elimination Act (S. 2666) by unanimous consent on August 3, 2026. The bill arrives amid a broader, intensifying push against robocalls that includes

July 17, 2026
Is a Text Message a “Telephone Call” Under the TCPA’s DNC Rules? Not According to the Seventh Circuit

Two federal appellate courts have now reached opposite conclusions on whether a text message is a “telephone call” under the TCPA. Most recently, the Seventh Circuit narrowed a favorite plaintiff’s

March 26, 2026
FCC Escalates Robocall Enforcement by Targeting Telephone Numbers and Foreign Call Centers

What the FCC’s Proposed Rulemakings Mean for Voice Providers, Platforms, and Businesses Using Outbound Calling. The Federal Communications Commission is sending a clear signal to the market: robocall enforcement is

March 25, 2026
Arbitration as Armor: Eighth Circuit Enforces Arbitration for Years‑Old TCPA Text Claims

A recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit reinforces an important point for businesses that rely on text messaging and phone outreach: well‑drafted arbitration provisions

March 4, 2026
FCC Call‑Blocking Grace Period Is Ending: Are You Ready for SIP Code 603+?

The FCC’s grace period for its new uniform call‑blocking notification rule is coming to an end. As of March 25, 2026, full compliance with the Federal Communications Commission’s Eighth Report

February 27, 2026
Fifth Circuit Holds Written Consent Not Required for ATDS or Prerecorded Messages

This week, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a notable decision interpreting the consent requirements of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The court held that prior express consent

February 6, 2026
Unlocking the TCPA’s Do Not Call Safe Harbor

When a TCPA lawsuit arrives, it’s easy for panic to set in. Many businesses feel pressure to settle quickly or rush into litigation just to make the problem go away.

January 7, 2026
Delayed Again! FCC Pushes Back TCPA’s “Revoke All” Rule to January 31, 2027

The FCC has once again delayed the effective date of the “Revoke All” rule under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, extending it to January 31, 2027. The Revoke All rule

January 2, 2026
TCPA Requirements FAQ
Understand the regulatory requirements of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Do Not Call Registry, and penalties for noncompliance…