Legislative Alert: Michigan Senate Bill 351 Advances, Ignoring Industry Warnings
December 4, 2025
The EIA is issuing an urgent legislative update regarding Michigan Senate Bill 351, a "Mini-TCPA" bill that was reported out of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection on December 3, 2025. While the stated goal of the bill is to curb illegal robocalls—a goal the EIA and its members fully support—the current text of SB 351 represents a significant threat to legitimate ecommerce businesses in Michigan and beyond, while doing little to stop actual scammers.…
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Third Circuit Rules that Legislative Communications Not Covered by the TCPA
November 3, 2025
A recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in Perrong v. Bradford has gained attention from the business and policy community. The case was filed by Andrew R. Perrong a TCPA plaintiff’s lawyer who, according to one court order, is “a habitual litigant with extensive familiarity with the TCPA” that has engaged in “gamesmanship of the lowest order,”. Perrong has pursued this case in his own name, rather than on behalf of a client, as he has done in dozens of other cases filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. …
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A New Era for Caller ID and Consent: Unpacking the FCC’s Landmark TCPA and Robocall Rulemaking
October 29, 2025
In a move poised to fundamentally reshape the landscape of voice communications in the United States, the FCC on October 28th, unanimously voted to adopt a sweeping Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM). Titled "Improving Verification and Presentation of Caller Identification Information," this FNPRM represents a multifaceted regulatory initiative, targeting the twin pillars of consumer trust and business compliance. It also proposes changes that will help to curb some of the abusive litigation under the TCPA that has cropped up in recent years.…
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A Flawed Blueprint: Why Michigan’s SB 351 Repeats Past Mistakes and Ignores Proven Solutions
October 23, 2025
Yesterday, before the Michigan Senate Finance and Consumer Protection Committee, a critical debate unfolded regarding Senate Bill 351, a legislative package aimed at combating the scourge of illegal robocalls and fraudulent text messages. The bill’s sponsor, Committee Chair Mary Cavanagh, and its supporters from the Attorney General’s office rightly identified a problem that plagues every Michigander. On this point, there is universal agreement. The goal of protecting consumers from harassment and fraud is a shared one, a sentiment echoed by all who testified.…
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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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EIA Updates the FCC: Quiet Hours Litigation Crisis Reaches One-Year Mark
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November 25, 2025
On November 20, 2025, the EIA made a filing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to deliver updated data and an urgent message: the wave of frivolous “quiet hours” lawsuits targeting legitimate ecommerce businesses has reached a crisis point, and immediate Commission action is essential.…
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