ORLANDO, Fla. — RumbergerKirk partner Samantha Duke authored the article, “What Restaurant Marketers Should Review in Their SMS Programs After the 7th Circuit’s TCPA Texting Ruling,” published October 19, 2026, in Modern Restaurant Management.

In the article, Duke examines the Seventh Circuit’s decision in Steidinger v. Blackstone Medical Services and its implications for restaurant promotional texts and loyalty programs. The ruling limits private lawsuits over text messages under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act’s do-not-call provision within the circuit. Duke explains why FCC enforcement, state-law claims, other TCPA provisions, and litigation in other jurisdictions remain important considerations.

Duke outlines practical steps for restaurant operators to review consent practices, loyalty signups, promotional campaigns, and third-party texting platforms. For franchise and multi-location brands, she emphasizes coordinating opt-outs across systems and clearly assigning responsibility for guest lists, campaign approvals, vendors, and recordkeeping.

Based in RumbergerKirk’s Orlando office, Duke focuses her practice on high-stakes litigation and class action defense. She represents corporate clients in complex civil disputes, including consumer class actions and TCPA matters, and advises clients facing legal, reputational, and operational risks arising from security incidents.

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