Telemarketing

Legal Landmine: Conference Exposes Risks as Law Firm Faces Liability over Third-Party Telemarketing Tactics

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At a sprawling conference known as “Mass Torts Made Perfect”, hundreds of lead selling businesses converge to persuade an audience of thousands of attorneys to purchase their services. The practice of buying leads is common among plaintiff’s law firms, yet it carries significant legal and ethical risks. Plaintiff’s law firms, which often engage heavily in the purchase of third-party leads, find themselves in the paradox of both buying and subsequently being targeted by legal actions concerning these leads. The allure of accessing a stream of potential clients is shadowed by the complexities and hazards inherent … Read more

Connecticut Broadens Telemarketing Legislation: Key Changes You Need to Know

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Hartford, Connecticut — Connecticut is intensifying its crackdown on invasive telemarketing practices with a significant expansion of existing laws, aimed at curbing the increasing number of deceptive and unsolicited calls plaguing consumers across the state. The new legislation, which recently came into effect, imposes stricter limitations and requirements on telemarketers, reflecting growing concerns about privacy and the urgent need for increased consumer protection. The revised statutes mandate that all telemarketers operating in Connecticut now obtain prior express written consent before making unsolicited sales calls. This move aligns with growing national trends emphasizing the protection of … Read more

Burger Law Faces TCPA Troubles Over Telemarketing Scheme Involving Third-Party Leads

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ST. LOUIS, MO – In the world of plaintiff’s law firms, buying leads and engaging in telemarketing schemes is a common practice. These firms attend conferences like the esteemed “Mass Torts Made Perfect,” where numerous lead sellers vie to capture the attention of thousands of lawyers eager to purchase their leads. However, not all these endeavors go smoothly, as Burger Law has recently discovered. Burger Law finds itself entangled in a challenging lawsuit brought by an unrepresented plaintiff. The case is causing quite a stir. In a recent ruling, the court denied the defendant’s motion … Read more

Burger Law Faces Potential Liability Over Telemarketing Scheme in Gonzales v. Burger Law Case

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Kansas City, Missouri – Plaintiff law firms are major buyers of leads and are also involved in the creation of robocalls and text messages, despite being targeted by other plaintiff law firms. These firms gather at a significant conference called “Mass Torts Made Perfect” where lead sellers try to persuade thousands of lawyers to purchase their leads, leading to a potential risk of breaching the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). A recent case involving Burger Law highlights the challenges faced by law firms when dealing with leads obtained from third-party sellers. In the case of … Read more