Unanimous Committee Vote Propels Strengthened Foreign Robocall Elimination Act to Senate Floor
October 23, 2025
In a rare but powerful display of bipartisan consensus, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on October 21, 2025, unanimously voted to advance the Foreign Robocall Elimination Act (S. 2666). This decisive action, which followed a thorough markup session, clears the amended legislation for consideration by the full Senate, marking a critical milestone in the ongoing federal effort to combat the persistent scourge of illegal robocalls. The bill's advancement is particularly noteworthy as it represents the first piece of legislation specifically targeting robocalls to be approved by this influential committee since 2020.…
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Senate Targets Foreign Robocalls: Analysis of the Foreign Robocall Elimination Act (SB 2666)
October 21, 2025
For the modern ecommerce brand, the telephone is not an obsolete relic but a critical channel for customer engagement, logistical coordination, and essential support services. From automated text messages confirming a shipment to a live agent call resolving a complex order issue, voice and SMS communications form a vital artery connecting businesses with their customers. The integrity of this channel is paramount. Yet, this artery is under constant assault from a persistent and damaging threat: a deluge of illegal, foreign-originated robocalls systematically eroding consumer trust in the very act of answering the phone.…
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Court Ruling on Unwanted Marketing Emails Signals New Risks for Ecommerce Sellers
October 15, 2025
A recent federal court decision in Carr v. BG Retail, LLC & Caleres, Inc. (involving FamousFootwear.com) could have broad implications for ecommerce businesses that collect customer emails during checkout. The court allowed a class action to proceed under Massachusetts’ Chapter 93A and the Consumer Privacy in Commercial Transactions Act (CPICTA). …
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Pattern of Missed Court Deadlines and Show-Cause Orders Mounts in Gerald Lane’s “Quiet Hours” Litigation Campaign
September 30, 2025
The Ecommerce Innovation Alliance (EIA) is calling attention to a recent court order regarding sanctions in a “quiet hours” case being litigated by attorney Gerald D. Lane, Jr., the attorney who has pursued more than 350 “quiet hour” cases targeting ecommerce brands nationwide.…
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BREAKING: Texas AG Tells Court That EIA Members and Postscript Are Exempt from SB 140
September 29, 2025
The EIA, on behalf of its members, together with Postscript and Flux Footwear, filed a Motion for Preliminary Injunction seeking to immediately halt enforcement of Texas SB 140. On Friday, Sept 26th, the State of TX through AG Paxton’s office, filed a detailed Response. The State’s primary argument is that the law does not actually regulate text messages sent by EIA members, Postscript and Flux Footwear because they are sent with a consumer’s prior consent. Texas asserts that the Plaintiffs do not need an injunction because SB 140 does not “proscribe[ ] their conduct.”…
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FCC to Consider Eliminating Key TCPA Rules at October 28 Meeting
Ecommerce Innovation Alliance
October 21, 2025
At its open meeting on October 28, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is scheduled to consider a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that could significantly alter the regulatory landscape for business communications. A central component of the NPRM is a proposal to "simplify, streamline, or eliminate" several long-standing rules related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the Do-Not-Call Implementation Act.…
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