ANOTHER ONE: United Healthcare to pay $3.5MM to Settle a TCPA Wrong Number Class Action– And Greenwald Wins Again

When I dropped Mr. Number One– Michael Greenwald–into second place in last year’s power rankings it seems to have lit a fire under the guy. THE 2024 POWER RANKINGS ARE HERE!: TCPAWorld’s (Third Annual) Definitive List of the Top 10 Most Dangerous Plaintiff’s Firms Out There (And there is a NEW NUMBER ONE!) He hasContinue reading "ANOTHER ONE: United Healthcare to pay $3.5MM to Settle a TCPA Wrong Number Class Action– And Greenwald Wins Again"

BOOM: R.E.A.C.H. ADDS TWO CRITICAL BOARD MEMBERS TO HELP GUIDE ORGANIZATION THROUGH RAPID GROWTH

So R.E.A.C.H. is really on fire following its efforts in support of industry’s position on the FCC’s one-to-one consent rules. With one-to-one seemingly out the window–or is it?–the R.E.A.C.H. standards remain the only comprehensive set of lead gen standards and everyone is taking notice. Biggest uptick in membership yet this month and tons of activityContinue reading "BOOM: R.E.A.C.H. ADDS TWO CRITICAL BOARD MEMBERS TO HELP GUIDE ORGANIZATION THROUGH RAPID GROWTH"

TCPAWORLD AFTERARK: next level

So tomorrow I have an enterprise update on SMS. CZAR TO DELIVER CRITICAL TEXT/SMS MARKETING UPDATE FOR ENTERPRISE: Webinar of the Year? Literally every company in the nation wants to hear from the Czar on the latest. Its incredible. To be the best at something. That everyone needs. That no one can afford to getContinue reading "TCPAWORLD AFTERARK: next level"

THE CZAR OF CRYPTOCURENCY IS NOW AVAILABLE!: BUT BE CAREFUL!

So I launched a cryptocurrency on Friday. Czar Gold! The Czar of Crypto! Fun right? Folks are always talking about the amazing Troutman Amin, LLP brand and how they’d love to buy stock in it. Now as a law firm we cannot take on investors and it is illegal to partner with non-lawyers so thereContinue reading "THE CZAR OF CRYPTOCURENCY IS NOW AVAILABLE!: BUT BE CAREFUL!"

TCPAWORLD AFTERDARK: do NOT buy Czar Gold before you watch this video

How did people do this so quickly??? Ugh. So… this is happening. I launched a meme coin on Friday. It skyrocketed 63,000% And now people are making memes about it!!! (I guess it IS a meme coin hahaha.) But seriously, what the actual hell? Want to get ahead of this so no one in TCPAWorldContinue reading "TCPAWORLD AFTERDARK: do NOT buy Czar Gold before you watch this video"

ONE-TO-ONE IS DEAD– OR IS IT?: Three Reasons Why One-To-One Consent May Still be a Thing After All

Another big one this Friday. Everyone is saying one-to-one consent is dead (heck, even I have said it.) But is it really? Consider: First, the wireless carriers are still requiring one-to-one opt in for SMS traffic on their network. T-Mobile for instance outright bans the sharing of collected consents for messaging on their network. TheyContinue reading "ONE-TO-ONE IS DEAD– OR IS IT?: Three Reasons Why One-To-One Consent May Still be a Thing After All"

TCPAWORLD AFTERDARK: the greatest spike in history?

Serious question for all of you? Has there ever been a 25,000% daily rise in the value of any asset before in the history of the world? There has been now. Can YOU figure it out? And the Czar is the one that brought it to you (of course.) But that’s just the beginning. SeeContinue reading "TCPAWORLD AFTERDARK: the greatest spike in history?"

LCOC SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES NOW OPEN (VERY LIMITED– JUST 6 AVAILABLE!): Reach out to the Czar for more information

So Law Conference of Champions is returning to Irvine, Ca July 13-14, 2025. Absolutely incredible show. The best advertising law conference in America. ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE: LCOC24 Changed Everything… And Legal Conference Will Never Be The Same!!!!! And I just sent around an email to a select few companies offering sponsorship opportunities. Really nothing like it.Continue reading "LCOC SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES NOW OPEN (VERY LIMITED– JUST 6 AVAILABLE!): Reach out to the Czar for more information"

TCPAWORLD AFTERDARK: in da club

Haven’t been to a “nightclub”–or whatever the kids call them these days–this millennium. Lots of fun with good people. Seriously, been at least 25 years since I stepped foot in a dance hall of any variety. But when Darren Blatt personally invites you to the Affiliate Ball– and hooks you up with a premier VIP table forContinue reading "TCPAWORLD AFTERDARK: in da club"

Senators Sanders and Hawley Propose Legislation Capping Credit Card Interest Rates

On February 4, Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at immediately capping credit card interest rates at 10% for a period of five years. This initiative follows a recent Forbes report...

VINTAGE: Court Throws Out TCPA Class Action Against Vintage Stock and This One Is Sure to Stand the Test of Time

Wow. This one is a remarkable ruling folks. Lady visits a retail store. She is asked for her phone number and told it is necessary for her to return goods. She tells the employee she does not want to receive any advertisements. But when she provides her number she is actually signing up for aContinue reading "VINTAGE: Court Throws Out TCPA Class Action Against Vintage Stock and This One Is Sure to Stand the Test of Time"

Supreme Court Weighs Vape Venue Dispute

On January 21, the Supreme Court heard arguments in a case addressing who may challenge Food and Drug Administration (FDA) marketing denial orders for new tobacco products.

TOO LATE: 7-Eleven Sued in TCPA Class Action for Allegedly Failing to Comply With Call Time Limitations–And This Is Crazy If its True

So the other day TCPAWorld.com reported on Circle K being caught in a massive TCPA class action due to marketing content in its opt in messages. Eesh. Well now competitor convenience store 7-Eleven is caught in a TCPA class action of its own and it also stems from low-hanging-fruit TCPA compliance issues that should neverContinue reading "TOO LATE: 7-Eleven Sued in TCPA Class Action for Allegedly Failing to Comply With Call Time Limitations–And This Is Crazy If its True"

Alaska Proposes Amendments to Small Loan Act Targeting Banking-as-a-Service Programs

On January 10, the Alaska Legislature introduced Senate Bill 39 that aims to amend the state’s Small Loan Act. This proposed legislation seeks to implement significant changes, including the introduction of a predominant economic interest test,...

Banking Sector Girds for M&A Uptick in 2025

Artificial intelligence is like a “baseline” that banks will implement for back-end operations, customer-facing tools like chatbots and digital banking services, said James Stevens, a partner at Troutman Pepper Locke.

CFPB Releases Report Highlighting Auto Lending Challenges for Servicemembers

On January 29, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) released a report analyzing the auto lending market’s impact on servicemembers.

LOW INTEGRITY?: Integrity Marketing Stuck in TCPA Class Action After Declaration Fails to Move the Court

Always fascinating the arguments TCPA defendants make. Consider Integrity Marketing’s effort in Newman v. Integrity, 2025 WL 358933 (N.D. Ill Jan. 31, 2025). There Integrity argued it could not be liable for calls violating the TCPA made by its network of lead generators because it was just a middle man who was not actually licensedContinue reading "LOW INTEGRITY?: Integrity Marketing Stuck in TCPA Class Action After Declaration Fails to Move the Court"

VICTORY FOR TRAVEL + LEISURE: Court Dismisses Claim Over Prerecorded Calls

Hi TCPAWorld! The Baroness here. I know it’s been some time, but we’ve been keeping busy over here at Troutman Amin! I’m excited to be back with a positive ruling to share. Lets dive in. A bit of background. The plaintiff Vernicky Hodge purchased two timeshare properties from the Defendant Travel + Leisure. In makingContinue reading "VICTORY FOR TRAVEL + LEISURE: Court Dismisses Claim Over Prerecorded Calls"

TCPA FOR REAL ESTATE PROS: Great Webinar on @DeservetoWin YouTube Channel Breaks Down New TCPA Rules

Tons of new real estate agents and brokerages following TCPA world right now. Good to have you. On your way to your open houses this weekend, give this little video a listen. Definitely worth your time. Breaks down everything you need to know about how the TCPA impacts your business in 2025 and the fallContinue reading "TCPA FOR REAL ESTATE PROS: Great Webinar on @DeservetoWin YouTube Channel Breaks Down New TCPA Rules"