Supreme Court Tackles Modern Fax Debates
The Supreme Court addresses unsolicited faxes and online services, blending old tech with new in a curious legal twist.
The Real Fax: Supreme Court Takes on the Quirks of Virtual Junk Faxes
The U.S. Supreme Court will address virtual junk faxes, humorously spotlighting our ongoing attachment to yesterday’s technology.
Supreme Irony: The Fax that Won’t Fax Away
Exploring the Supreme Court’s surprising focus on ‘junk faxes’ under the TCPA, amidst modern digital communication technologies.
The Curious Case of the “Free Dinner” Fax
In an unexpected twist, the Seventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals made a ruling that might just have you dusting off that fax machine in the corner. Elanco Animal Health, a company providing animal health products and services, sent Ambassador Animal Hospital unsolicited faxes inviting veterinarians and the owner to RSVP for two free dinner…
The Fax Paradox: When Modern Law Meets the Humble Machine
In the digital age, where instant messaging and emails reign supreme, it’s amusing to think that a legal battle can still revolve around the humble fax machine. But that’s precisely what happened in the curious case of Smith v. First Hospital Laboratories. Imagine this: A man receives unsolicited faxes, decides to sue under the TCPA,…
The Fax Machine: Still Making Legal Waves
Greetings, fellow fax aficionados! Today, we’re diving into a fascinating legal case that’s been buzzing in the fax world: Gorss Motels Inc., et al. v. FCC, et al. Yes, you read that right. In 2022, we’re still discussing the legalities of faxing. Who said fax was dead? The case revolves around the Solicited Fax Rule,…
Faxed Out: The Transition from Whirring Machines to Football Transfers 2.0
The humble fax machine’s role in football transfers is explored, from notorious mishaps to its replacement by modern technology, marking an end of an era.
The Buccaneers, Junk Faxes, and a $5M Legal Bill
Well, dear readers, just when you thought the humble fax machine had been relegated to the dusty corners of the office, it pops back up in the headlines. And this time, it’s not just any headline, but a $19.75 million settlement involving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and a decade-old Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) class…
Texas: The last fax was sent to the lawyer
The Judicial Court of Texas decides to replace fax with secure mail service for sending rulings and legal documents, marking the end of an era for faxing in the Texas legal industry.
Post on reddit /r/sysadmin: Fax – Why?
Interesting responses to the “Fax – Why” question by multiple contributors on reddit: User HeadacheCentral says: The legal profession has a massive reluctance to move away from printed documents. HeadacheCentral User Giblet15 says: Fax is considered an acceptable medium to transmit information covered by HIPAA, email is not. Giblet15 User Serpentine-uk says: fax machines are…
