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MASSIVE RULING: Maryland District Court Joins Fifth Circuit in Holding TCPA Does Not Require Written Consent as Kay FCC-Created Robocall Protections Begin to Erode - tcpaworld.com

Detected September 2, 2026 · in Telemarketing & TCPA Compliance

Maryland District Court ruling aligns with Fifth Circuit, stating TCPA does not require written consent for robocalls, impacting telemarketing regulations.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Telemarketing & TCPA Compliance space on September 2, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. All telemarketing businesses, including contact centers and SMS marketers operating in Maryland. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate action required as the ruling is effective now.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Telemarketing & TCPA Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

The requirement for written consent for robocalls under the TCPA has been removed, allowing for broader telemarketing practices.

Who it affects

All telemarketing businesses, including contact centers and SMS marketers operating in Maryland.

What you must do

Review and adjust telemarketing strategies to align with the new ruling, ensuring compliance with updated TCPA interpretations.

Deadline

Immediate action required as the ruling is effective now.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogJBVV95cUxNcmV1SVZoMmJTUnk0R1ZkY1pFQV9IMUtwQmFhRi1ZTVdnZURwRHRnaTAxVVlralBNM3FJNDJrajZSVnBtal96QjFGbnlQUFB3UGlxSnRFS0k3bGNOWFctUnJCc01UTWpZUXkzZzJzU2QzMWRUOW5YQVJjbWV3b0xhem82VUFHQnkzbE9RTjJnYmJTSjBTWHE3cTU3cmRFaHRnSXFjRGRDWU5EczMybUJ2V2RtNWY1NjJNYjNGbUdHT0tadVlCRm1aT3BSLVVBdUlTTTZKa3pXTzljRUFfSmJkclhLU2xheHZGekdOenlqZ2QtZnJQVHA5cG5mcURjOE1PTjlOZ3UtRm9sWGp2UWozS3RvbVM2Zk1NT2RIYWNraTRrd9IBpwJBVV95cUxNREVoamNjLXVCbG5uQURHN21FOUI0Z05wRWJGclFkdndiR3VUU2ZIWGpscURsMmJ0aV9hVVJadDk0bFRxMV9KSlgtUDU1dW8yLUEzSC1EWWhmMW1vc0g2bjRhMkhiYUt2N2ZoVjZIS2VvYUVUSW1ELTlEY3ZNZ1pFNkRqcXFscTRFVTZ6WThxTGhfcld0aEY3ekZwYnlOODRDeWxIeHNoYVpad0w5bkg3cEJZZERTdk1BWFpDM0V6NUFHUnVIcUVjU2FJcmFqQldBN3VkNjZQeDY5TnNodUVva1hFemxIMl9jeHgxZDVGdUtHNGo1cEptNjRTVzBZVUplLUI4SWU2STNCVzdUQTRBdnlEVlFZUGtsOTJ5ZTIxRldLY3YwaVF3?oc=5

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