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2025-10-02 13:00:00
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Course Overview
2025-10-02 13:00:00
1h CLE Credits
Intermediate
1
This session examines the core amendments of SB 140, including the explicit regulation of text messages and new registration and bonding requirements with the Secretary of State. Attendees will learn how the Texas law aligns with and diverges from the federal TCPA, particularly regarding strict liability and the elimination of ambiguity around SMS marketing.
Kimberly Pack
Jenna SchneiderThis session explores available exemptions for banks, nonprofits, utilities, and existing customer relationships, while clarifying that exemptions apply only to registration—not operational compliance. Attendees will learn how to evaluate whether clients qualify for carveouts and navigate ambiguities such as the undefined term ‘customer.’
Kimberly Pack
Jenna SchneiderThis session addresses the enforcement landscape under the new law, including AG penalties of $5,000 per violation and private actions with potential triple damages. Attendees will explore anticipated litigation risks around jurisdictional ambiguities, opt-out disputes, and the expectation that private litigation will dominate enforcement efforts.
Kimberly Pack
Jenna SchneiderThis session provides actionable guidance on operational compliance, including calling hours, do-not-call list scrubbing, and implementing robust opt-out mechanisms. Attendees will receive a compliance checklist covering consent documentation, vendor management, and strategic recommendations for businesses deciding whether to register with the Secretary of State.
Kimberly Pack
Jenna Schneider
Thompson Hine LLP

Thompson Hine LLP

Thompson Hine LLP
Kimberly focuses her practice on assisting organizations in designing their privacy programs and operationalizing applicable privacy, data security, and consumer protection requirements. She has extensive experience in enterprise privacy programs, advising on incident response, technology adoption—including artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain—marketing and ad tech.

Thompson Hine LLP
Jenna is a senior managing associate in the firm’s Business Litigation practice group. She focuses her practice on matters involving class action litigation, mass tort litigation, corporate law, employment litigation and contract negotiation.

Thompson Hine LLP
Kimberly focuses her practice on assisting organizations in designing their privacy programs and operationalizing applicable privacy, data security, and consumer protection requirements. She has extensive experience in enterprise privacy programs, advising on incident response, technology adoption—including artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain—marketing and ad tech.

Thompson Hine LLP
Jenna is a senior managing associate in the firm’s Business Litigation practice group. She focuses her practice on matters involving class action litigation, mass tort litigation, corporate law, employment litigation and contract negotiation.
Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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