As we previously reported, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) adopted a significant Declaratory Ruling and Order on June 18, 2015 to clarify aspects of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”), namely, the use of “automatic telephone dialing systems” and/or artificial or prerecorded voice messages to send telemarketing and informational calls and texts to consumers (“robocalls”). The Order was released and took effect on July 10, 2015, and impacts all businesses that use automated technologies, including text messaging, to communicate with consumers. Click here to review highlights of the Order and some practical implications for businesses.
