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David O. Klein
David Klein is one of the most recognized attorneys in the telemarketing, technology, Internet marketing, sweepstakes and telecommunications fields. Skilled at counseling clients on a broad range of technology-related matters, David Klein has substantial experience in negotiating and drafting complex licensing, marketing and Internet agreements.
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What is an “Autodialer” under the TCPA?
As many of our readers are aware, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) regulates unsolicited telemarketing calls, texts and faxes that utilize autodialers or pre-recorded messages.
Affiliate Marketing Agreements: Don’t Get Stuck in the Middle
Operating an affiliate marketing network can be an effective means of leveraging the marketing capacity of thousands of web venues and marketers without actually incurring
Protect Yourself Against Personal Liability Under the TCPA
The number of Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) class action lawsuits has exploded in the past couple of years. The October 16, 2013 amendments to
FCC Grants TCPA Exemption for Package Delivery Alert Text Messages
On March 27, 2014, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) issued an Order granting package delivery companies an exemption from the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”)
Beware When Using Telemarketing Lead Generators
Home security and telemarketing company Versatile Marketing Solutions, Inc. (“VMS”) recently entered into a $3.4 million settlement agreement with the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) to

What To Do When You Are Served With a TCPA Class Action Lawsuit
The number of Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) class action lawsuits has exploded in the past few years. The October 16, 2013 Amendments and the
Another TCPA Class Action Dismissed on “Prior Express Consent” Grounds
On February 27, 2014, the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington ruled that a plaintiff who provided his mobile telephone number
California Court Defines “Prior Express Consent” under the TCPA
A United States District Court for the Central District of California recently ruled that a plaintiff who provided her telephone number to purchase an airline
Telemarketers Charged with Deceptive Marketing to Pay $14 Million Penalty for Violating Injunction Order
In 2008, Bryon Wolf and Roy Eliasson settled deceptive marketing charges filed against them and their company, Suntasisa Marketing, Inc., by the Federal Trade Commission
FCC Holding of Vicarious Liability under TCPA Stands
On May 9, 2013, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) issued a declaratory ruling which found that Dish Network, LLC may be held vicariously liable for a
Fax Marketer Found Liable for $48 Million after Gaining Valid TCPA Consent, Appeals to U.S. Supreme Court
By now, most of our readers are aware that the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) places strict restrictions upon those who place telemarketing calls and send
Marketers of Weight-Loss Products Targeted by FTC
Despite the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) recent focus on unsolicited telemarketing, it has not backed off in its effort to reduce deceptive marketing campaigns, generally.