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In Bradley v. DentalPlans.com Maryland federal court rules TCPA does not explicitly require written consent

Beyond the Fifth Circuit: New Ruling Deepens the Legal Divide on TCPA Written Consent Requirement

Ecommerce Innovation Alliance

March 26, 2026

A Maryland federal ruling reinforces growing uncertainty around “written consent” requirements under the TCPA. Just days after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit raised questions about whether prior express consent under the  Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) must be in writing, another court has reached a similar conclusion—this time in a different jurisdiction. In Bradley v. DentalPlans.com, a federal judge in Maryland held that the TCPA does not explicitly require written consent for certain telemarketing communications. …

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Bradford v. Sovereign Pest Control LLC and TCPA Prior Express Written Consent

Fifth Circuit TCPA Decision Raises Questions About Written Consent — But Businesses Should Proceed Carefully

Ecommerce Innovation Alliance

March 5, 2026

A recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has sparked discussion in the marketing and compliance community. In Bradford v. Sovereign Pest Control, LLC, the court addressed whether the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) itself requires “prior express written consent” for certain telemarketing calls and texts. The Fifth Circuit concluded that the statute requires “prior express consent,” but does NOT explicitly require that the consent be in writing. …

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