Author Archives: Jay Butchko
FCC Issues New Ruling Regarding TCPA And Express Consent Definition
The FCC recently published its final ruling that modified the TCPA’s express consent definition. The TCPA is a piece of legislation that prevents businesses from sending unwanted phone calls and texts to consumers. It provides for specific penalties should a business violate the rules and illegally send consumers unwanted texts and phone calls. The… Read More »
Can You Negotiate A Mortgage Loan Modification?
If you are facing trouble managing your mortgage loan, you may not be aware that you can negotiate with the lender to change your payments. Those facing foreclosure are sometimes unaware that this is a potential avenue that you can explore. Modifying loan payments or the period of the loan can make your debt… Read More »
Eight Major U.S. Newspapers Join Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against OpenAI And Microsoft
Generative AI is a controversial topic for a number of reasons. One of the current problems that generative AI companies are facing is copyright infringement claims filed by major U.S. newspapers. It started with the New York Times filing suit against OpenAI and its ChapGPT technology. However, at least 8 more prominent U.S. newspapers… Read More »
Ohio Bars Sued For Copyright Infringement Due To Music Violations
A Covington, OH bar is one of several establishments nationwide that are facing copyright infringement lawsuits from The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers. According to the lawsuit, the Strasse Haus in Covington’s Main Strasse Village and 12 other establishments have been performing copyrighted musical works for their customers without purchasing a license… Read More »
U.S. Olympic Committee Sues Logan Paul’s Prime Energy Drink For Trademark Infringement
The U.S. Olympic Committee has filed a lawsuit against an energy drink brand affiliated with a pair of popular YouTubers, accusing the company of trademark infringement. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Court of Colorado. The Olympic Committee alleges YouTube stars Logan Paul and KSI’s energy drink company… Read More »
Should I Settle With Strike 3 Holdings?
If you’ve been sued by Strike 3 Holdings for illegally downloading their copyrighted material, then you have two options at your disposal. You can settle the case against you, or fight them in court. In the majority of these cases, Strike 3 doesn’t have enough information to prove who illegally downloaded their adult movies…. Read More »
Strike 3 Files Copyright Infringement Lawsuits Against Average Citizens Allegedly Using Torrent Sites To Illegally Access Their Copyrighted Material
Have you ever received a notice from your internet service provider that you have been illegally downloading copyrighted material? Did you know that you can be sued for up to $30,000 per copyright infringement violation? While most media providers don’t bother with lawsuits against random Torrent users on the internet, one company has been… Read More »
What Constitutes A Violation Of The TCPA?
The TCPA is a piece of federal legislation that prohibits businesses from sending unsolicited text messages or making phone calls for the purposes of advertising. Businesses that break these laws can be fined up to $1,500 per text or phone call with the recipient receiving that money in damages. In other words, if you… Read More »
CFPB Files Lawsuit Against Debt Buyer Companies For Unlawful Debt Collection Practices Based On Third-Party Conduct
A New York federal district court recently denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed in January 2022 by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) against three companies whose major business model is to purchase portfolios of defaulted debts (corporate defendants) and three individuals who are owners/officers of the corporate defendants (individual defendants). The… Read More »
Eleventh Circuit Court Of Appeals Shreds TCPA Settlement Against GoDaddy
A recent review conducted by the 11th Circuit reversed a district court’s approval of a class-action settlement in consolidated cases brought under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The case, Drazen v. GoDaddy LLC, involved three consolidated cases alleging that GoDaddy violated the TCPA by placing calls and texts using an Automatic Telephone Dialing… Read More »