Program Details
2026-09-23 13:00:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2026-09-23 13:00:00
2h CLE Credits
Intermediate
2
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ESTThe Supreme Court’s decisions in Loper Bright and McLaughlin Chiropractic Associates v. McKesson stripped the FCC of binding authority to tell district courts what “telephone call” means under the TCPA. On July 14, 2026, the Seventh Circuit became the first court of appeals to apply that framework, holding in Steidinger v. Blackstone Medical Services that Section 227(c)(5)’s do-not-call private right of action does not reach text messages. This session gives litigators the tools to build and defeat the “texts aren’t calls” motion to dismiss, map which districts remain favorable now that one circuit has spoken, and position cases for the broader textual fight that Steidinger left open in the TCPA.
Aaron C. Tifft 2:10 pm - 3:10 pm ESTThis session examines how plaintiffs and courts are adjusting to the Fifth Circuit’s Bradford decision and the broader post-Loper Bright TCPA landscape. Rather than focusing on defense-side decertification tactics, the program explores how consent allegations are being pleaded, how consent evidence is being developed in discovery, and how courts are evaluating predominance and common proof in text-message class actions. Attendees will learn practical strategies for structuring consent discovery, addressing individualized consent disputes, and evaluating class certification viability as federal courts continue to diverge on the scope of TCPA text protections.
Ryan L. McBrideAaron C. Tifft is a Shareholder at Hall Estill in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he has practiced since the beginning of his legal career. His litigation work spans property and real estate disputes, oil and gas matters, and the defense of claims brought under state and federal marketing regulations, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. He has defended multiple clients against TCPA and OTSA class action claims, drawing on long-standing personal experience with technology and internet systems to counsel clients on marketing-communication compliance without disrupting their overall messaging strategy. He also handles commercial and residential landlord/tenant litigation and represents energy companies and public utilities in easement acquisition and eminent domain proceedings, including large gathering and transmission line projects across Oklahoma.
Ryan L. McBride is a Partner at Kazerouni Law Group, APC, where he manages the firm’s San Diego location and was named a partner in 2023. He is a licensed attorney in Arizona, California, Washington, Utah, and Florida, and his primary responsibility is managing a caseload in each of the five states in which he is licensed. That caseload currently consists of multiple class action, mass tort, and complex civil matters, and he has recently argued a successful appeal before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He practices in consumer protection because his passion is helping people, and he is conversant in Spanish.
Aaron C. Tifft is a Shareholder at Hall Estill in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he has practiced since the beginning of his legal career. His litigation work spans property and real estate disputes, oil and gas matters, and the defense of claims brought under state and federal marketing regulations, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. He has defended multiple clients against TCPA and OTSA class action claims, drawing on long-standing personal experience with technology and internet systems to counsel clients on marketing-communication compliance without disrupting their overall messaging strategy. He also handles commercial and residential landlord/tenant litigation and represents energy companies and public utilities in easement acquisition and eminent domain proceedings, including large gathering and transmission line projects across Oklahoma.
Ryan L. McBride is a Partner at Kazerouni Law Group, APC, where he manages the firm’s San Diego location and was named a partner in 2023. He is a licensed attorney in Arizona, California, Washington, Utah, and Florida, and his primary responsibility is managing a caseload in each of the five states in which he is licensed. That caseload currently consists of multiple class action, mass tort, and complex civil matters, and he has recently argued a successful appeal before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He practices in consumer protection because his passion is helping people, and he is conversant in Spanish.
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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