The EIA Continues Advocacy at FCC on Critical “Quiet Hours” Litigation
August 14, 2025
On August 7, 2025, the EIA President & CEO David Carter, alongside former FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly, held two significant ex parte meetings with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) leadership. The first meeting was with Commissioner Trusty and Jessica Kinsey, Acting Legal Advisor to Commissioner Trusty. A second meeting was held with Callie Coker, Legal Advisor to Chairman Carr.…
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New Senate Bill Aims to Tackle Foreign Robocalls, Including Input from Ecommerce Businesses
August 13, 2025
The EIA is closely tracking Senate Bill 2666, the "Foreign Robocall Elimination Act," introduced in the Senate on August 1st by Senator Ted Budd and Senator Peter Welch. This bipartisan bill has been read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Its primary aim is to combat unlawful robocalls, particularly those originating from outside the United States. The proposed legislation directs the FCC, in consultation with the FTC and the Attorney General, to establish a task force focused on unlawful robocalls.…
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Federal Court Allows TCPA Claims for Company’s Failure to Include Its Name in Marketing Texts: Why We Believe The Court Got it Wrong
August 12, 2025
In Newell v. JR Capital, LLC, a federal judge in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania recently addressed a motion to dismiss a claim alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) related to marketing text messages. The plaintiff, Jourey Newell, claimed that JR Capital sent him five telemarketing text messages without required caller identification information, specifically JR Capital's name, which he alleged violated 47 C.F.R. § 64.1601(e). …
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Federal Court Concludes TCPA Does Not Apply to Text Messages: What the Jones v. Blackstone Decision Means for Your SMS Marketing
July 31, 2025
A recent ruling in Jones v. Blackstone Medical Services, LLC by a federal court offers an important interpretation of the TCPA concerning Do-Not-Call claims and text messages. This decision, delivered on July 21, 2025, from the Central District of Illinois, found that the specific section of the TCPA governing Do-Not-Call rules – 47 U.S.C. § 227(c) – does not apply to text messages.…
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Is the Sky Really Falling in Texas? A Closer Look at SB 140 and SMS Marketing
July 29, 2025
Recent discussions on platforms like LinkedIn have sounded the alarm regarding Texas Senate Bill 140 (SB 140), suggesting dire implications for ecommerce businesses engaging in SMS marketing. Posts highlight concerns about new registration requirements and potential litigation risks. While SB 140 does introduce significant changes, a closer look at the legal analysis suggests that the immediate panic may be overstated for many businesses, particularly those already adhering to best practices like obtaining consumer consent.…
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EIA Commends FCC Action Strengthening the Network Against Illegal Robocalls
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August 8, 2025
The EIA recognizes the FCC's recent action to remove 185 non-compliant voice service providers from the Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD). This move, effective August 6, 2025, directly prevents these providers from connecting to U.S. networks until they comply with FCC regulations. As an organization dedicated to fostering a predictable and fair legal environment for the ecommerce industry, the EIA supports targeted efforts that enhance consumer protection without creating undue burdens for legitimate businesses.…
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