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Autodialing
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Supreme Court Defines ATDS Under The TCPA
By Lauri A. Mazzuchetti, Alysa Z. Hutnik, Becca J. Wahlquist, Whitney M. Smith
On April 1, 2021, in a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court ruled that the definition of an automatic telephone dialing system (“ATDS”) under the TCPA is limited by the plain…
Consumer Finance Litigation Bulletin
The Supreme Court Unanimously Adopts Narrow Definition of an Automatic Telephone Dialing System in Facebook v. Duguid, Significantly Changing the Landscape of TCPA Litigation
By Publisher
The Supreme Court issued its much-anticipated decision in Facebook v. Duguid , unanimously adopting a narrow definition of what constitutes an automatic telephone dialing system (ATDS) under the Telephone Consumer…
Inside Privacy
Supreme Court Narrows Meaning of TCPA Autodialer Definition
Today, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Facebook v. Duguid, adopting a narrow interpretation of a key definitional term in the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and resolving the circuit…
Consumer Class Defense Counsel
Supreme Court Narrows TCPA Ban on Autodialers
By Michael D. Leffel, Susan Poll Klaessy
The Supreme Court on Thursday issued its long-awaited ruling on what constitutes an “automatic telephone dialing system” (ATDS) under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), in Facebook Inc. v. Duguid,…
Business Litigation Blog
Supreme Court Sharply Cuts Back TCPA Liability
Today, the United States Supreme Court resolved a circuit split regarding what constitutes an “autodialer” under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). In a blow to the plaintiffs’ bar, the Supreme Court…
Financial Services Perspectives
The Tide Has Turned in TCPA Litigation: The Supreme Court Unanimously Adopts Narrow Definition of “Autodialer” in Landmark Decision
By Benjamin William Perry, Andrew J. Narod, Grant A. Premo
In a landmark decision released this morning, the U.S. Supreme Court finally answered the question that has been at the heart of Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) litigation for decades…
Consumer Finance Spotlight
SCOTUS Issues Anticipated Decision in Facebook, Inc. v. Duguid And Unanimously Reverses Ninth Circuit, Holding Facebook’s Text Notification System Did Not Meet the TCPA’s Definition of An Autodialer Because It Did Not Use A Random Or Sequential Number Generator
By Diane Bettino, David G. Murphy
On April 1, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its highly anticipated decision in the Facebook Inc. v. Duguid matter. In a unanimous decision delivered by Justice Sonia…
Consumer Finance Monitor
SCOTUS narrows reach of TCPA autodialer definition
By Daniel JT McKenna, Matthew A. Morr
Today, in a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court limited the reach of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) by narrowing what technology qualifies as an Automatic Telephone Dialing System…
Media & Privacy Risk Report
TCPA Turnstile: New Year, Same TCPA – For Now (TCPA Case Update Vol. 14)
By Blaine C. Kimrey, Bryan K. Clark
One of the few things that hasn’t changed significantly since our last TCPA update is, well, the TCPA. We have a new year, a new President and multiple new COVID…
Expert Institute Insights
Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Autodialer Case Against Facebook
The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in the case, Facebook, Inc. v. Duguid. The case concerns the tech giant’s use of automated text messages to contact users and…