Fifth Circuit Upends Longstanding TCPA Written Consent Rule

Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held that telemarketing robocalls do not require written consent under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (“TCPA”). This landmark decision departs from longstanding interpretations of TCPA consent requirements. And, importantly, it underscores how recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions curtailing deference to agency statutory interpretation opens the door for major change to regulatory frameworks.... By: Moore & Van Allen PLLC