Solar Lead Generation Company Settles with FTC

A solar lead gen company has settled charges with the FTC after they allegedly violated the FTC's Telemarketing Sales Rule. The specific allegations were as follows: 1) calling consumers whose numbers are on the DNC Registry; 2) continuing to call consumers who had previously asked not to be called; 3) failing to transmit accurate caller ID information; and 4) making illegal robocalls (Learn more about robocall laws). The settlement permanently bans the defendants from all telemarketing, and requires a payment of $155,000.  Read more about the charges and the settlement here. Learn all about telemarketing compliance so that you can avoid telemarketing fines.

Mississippi Launches No-Call App

As we've mentioned in recent newsletters, the State of Mississippi has been working on an app to allow residents of the state to more easily report unwanted telephone solicitations. It was made available for download as of November 1st. The app allows consumers to register for the state's Do-Not-Call list and file official complaints immediately from their mobile phones. Read more about the newly launched app here. Direct marketing businesses making calls into Mississippi should keep this news in mind and immediately try to resolve all consumer complaints before they escalate.  Learn more about Do-not-call regulations and other telemarketing rules.

Healthcare Marketer Reaches TCPA Class Action Settlement 

Healthcare marketing company Inventurus Knowledge Solutions Inc. has agreed to a $1.2 million settlement for allegedly making automated calls without the proper consent of the call recipients. Inventurus offers various healthcare related services such as making payment-reminder calls to patients. Inventurus denies the allegations, but they've chosen to settle to avoid additional legal expenses. Read more about the settlement here. Contact a TCPA defense lawyer if you find yourself facing a class action like this. Learn more about Autodialer laws.