FCC Continues Efforts to Implement Technical Solutions to Fight Scam and Spam Robocalls
April 29, 2025
At its April 2025 opening meeting, the FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) focused on addressing a known vulnerability in our telecommunications network that has hindered efforts to prevent these nuisance calls: the non-Internet Protocol (IP) caller ID authentication gap. This NPRM is the latest in a series of steps the Commission has taken to combat illegal robocalls and fraud through technical solutions, a path directed by Congress in the TRACED Act.…
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EIA Rallies Industry to Advocate for Changes to Oregon HB 3865
April 25, 2025
On April 24, 2025, the Oregon Senate Judiciary Committee held a public hearing on House Bill 3865A, a measure seeking to regulate text messages, and to restrict the time, frequency, and manner of these communications. While the stated goal of protecting consumers from unwanted solicitations is widely supported, representatives from the technology and e-commerce industries testified regarding significant concerns about the bill's potential for unintended consequences for legitimate businesses and consumers alike.…
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Key Ruling in Briskin v. Shopify Signals Evolving Landscape for Ecommerce Innovation
April 25, 2025
The EIA is closely monitoring recent legal developments that shape the future of our dynamic industry. A significant ruling has emerged from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in the case of Brandon Briskin v. Shopify, Inc., offering important insights into the application of personal jurisdiction in the context of online commerce. This landmark decision reverses the district court’s dismissal of a case brought against Shopify for alleged privacy-related torts.…
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Addressing the CIPA Challenge: California SB 690 Would Provide Needed Relief for Ecommerce Businesses
April 24, 2025
The Ecommerce Innovation Alliance (EIA) wants to bring to your attention a critical legislative effort underway in California that directly impacts the future of our small and mid-sized ecommerce members: Senate Bill 690 (SB 690). The EIA is a dedicated advocate for creating a predictable and fair legal environment for the ecommerce industry, and SB 690 is a prime example of our work in action.…
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Law360 Coverage of “Quiet Hours” Petition Highlights EIA’s Efforts to End Frivolous TCPA Litigation
April 23, 2025
The EIA appreciates Law360’s recent coverage of our petition to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding the "quiet hours" rule and text marketing messages received outside the hours of 8 A.M. to 9 P.M. The article, "Courts Equipped For Frivolous 'Quiet Hour' Suits, FCC Told," published on April 21, 2025, provided valuable insight into our proactive efforts to address a critical issue impacting law-abiding businesses in the e-commerce sector. …
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Reply Comments Underscore Urgent Need for FCC Action to Curb Abusive ‘Quiet Hours’ Litigation
Ecommerce Innovation Alliance
April 29, 2025
The EIA recently filed reply comments with the FCC in strong support of our Petition for Expedited Declaratory Ruling and/or Waiver. This filing, along with filings from other industry participants like the Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF) and Responsible Enterprises Against Consumer Harassment (R.E.A.C.H.), reinforces the critical need for the Commission to act decisively to address an escalating crisis of frivolous litigation exploiting the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).…
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