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The Dangerous Incentives of Spam Call Lawsuits

This chapter delves into the intricacies of the Telemarketing Consumer Protection Act and its effects on class action lawsuits against spam calls. It explores the paradox of large settlements deterring major companies while enabling minor telemarketers, and discusses the underlying incentives driving individuals to file these lawsuits.

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