Publicity agent?

April 20, 2021

In Snell v. Ellis, the Fifth Court noted – but did not resolve – the issue whether an agent’s speech on behalf of a principal can implicate the TCPA. It did observe, however, that: “The plain text of section 27.005(b), long-standing rules regarding agency, and our decisions in other contexts suggest the answer is ‘no’ ….” No. 05-20-00642-CV (April 5, 2021) (mem. op.)