Category: TCPA & FTSA
When to Sue a Robocaller: Signs You Have a Strong Case in Florida
Few things are as disruptive as answering your phone only to hear a prerecorded pitch, a fraudulent “final notice” about your car warranty, or a vague sales offer from a company you’ve never heard of. If you’ve experienced persistent robocalls or unlawful texts, you may have a claim worth pursuing. An experienced TCPA lawyer in…
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How Much Compensation Can You Recover for Telemarketing Violations in Florida?
If you live in the Miami-Dade area and have been targeted by telemarketers, understanding the real value of your claim can empower you to take action, pursue meaningful compensation, and put an end to future harassment. Abrams Justice Trial Attorney is dedicated to helping clients assert their rights and recover the highest compensation permitted by…
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Your Rights Under the Florida Telemarketing Act (FTA) and How to Enforce Them
If you’ve ever picked up the phone to hear a prerecorded pitch for a product you don’t want—or received repeated text messages from a business you’ve never dealt with—you know how frustrating and disruptive illegal telemarketing can be. These interruptions don’t just waste your time; they invade your privacy, and in some cases, they’re a…
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How to Stop Robocalls: A Step-by-Step Guide for Florida Residents
Unwanted calls and spam texts don’t just waste time—they open the door to scams, identity theft, and relentless sales pressure. The good news: Florida residents have powerful tools under federal and state law to shut these calls down and, when appropriate, recover money. The guide below breaks the process into clear steps you can follow…
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Understanding the TCPA: What Telemarketing Laws Mean for Florida Consumers
Unwanted calls and texts aren’t just annoying—they can be illegal. The federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and Florida’s telemarketing statutes give Miami-Dade consumers real tools to stop robocalls, sue repeat offenders, and recover money damages. If you’re fielding spam texts during dinner or waking up to a “ringless” voicemail pitch, here’s what these laws…
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Why the Sharfman Decision Doesn’t Close the Door on TCPA Class Actions – It Raises the Bar
The recent ruling in Sharfman M.D.P.A. v. Precision Imaging St. Augustine 2024 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 92659 (M.D. Fla. May 23, 2024) has made headlines in the TCPA world for its denial of class certification, but let’s be clear: Sharfman does not close the door on Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) class actions. Rather, it reinforces…
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The New Front Line: Florida’s Evolving TCPA & FTSA Landscape
The Robocall Reckoning Is Here Florida is becoming ground zero for Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (FTSA) litigation. With explosive growth in class action filings and major court decisions shaping the rules, both consumers and trial lawyers must understand how these laws work—and how they’re evolving. What’s Changed: From TCPA…
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TCPA & FTSA Legal Blog – Historical & Legislative Background
Understanding Florida’s FTSA – Why It Was Created and What It Means for Consumers The Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (FTSA), codified at Fla. Stat. § 501.059, was originally enacted in the early 2000s to supplement federal telemarketing protections with a state-specific framework. However, the FTSA gained significant attention—and power—when it was amended by the Florida…
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