Is your company looking to outsource its communications tax and 911 fee remittance compliance? In addition to FCC and State regulatory compliance services, were you aware that our firm’s affiliated consultancy provides a broad array of accurate and affordable tax compliance solutions? Available exclusively to existing law firm clients, contact us today for more …
On November 5, 2018, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai sent letters to phone providers demanding that they respond within two weeks with their plans to implement a robust call authentication system to combat illegal caller ID spoofing. Chairman Pai’s letters asked the carriers who have not yet established concrete plans for protection of their customers by …
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Strafford, the host of our upcoming webinar on ways the Wayfair decision impacts contractual relationships, has graciously made ten (10) complementary registrations available to our firm. If you would like to take advantage of this offer, contact Jonathan S. Marashlian at jsm@commlawgroup.com. For more details on the CLE-eligible webinar, visit: Structuring Cloud Computing and Other …
One of The CommLaw Group’s experienced telecom tax attorneys, Jackie Neff, will be speaking at an upcoming Strafford live webinar, “Structuring Cloud Computing and Other Technology Agreements After Wayfair” scheduled for Tuesday, November 13, 1:00pm-2:30pm EST. For more details and to register for the CLE-eligible webinar, visit: Structuring Cloud Computing and Other Technology Agreements After …
The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) recently released filing requirements for certain carriers holding international Section 214 authority, which requires that these carriers file and maintain international route lists as laid out in Section 63.22(h) of the FCC’s rules. The filings must be submitted no later than November 14, 2018. This filing requirement was adopted in …
On September 28, 2018, California became the first state to enact legislation that governs cybersecurity measures on Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and it is sure to have implications nationwide. The law will take effect on January 1, 2020 and regulates “manufacturers of a connected device.” The statute defines “connected devices” as any device or …
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Connect Michigan (CM), through its relationship with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC), recently distributed a Questionnaire to all certified Telecom and registered I-VoIP providers requesting new and updated data to create a database of voice providers in Michigan. CM’s initiative is mandated by §484.2103 of the Michigan Telecommunications. CM’s objective in obtaining data from …
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The Cloud Communications Alliance (“CCA”) is a peer association dedicated to the growth of the cloud communications industry. CCA provides the forum industry leaders need to discuss key topics and advance their mutual or individual goals. In the process, CCA helps move the industry forward by supporting and educating businesses on the best ways to …
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Each quarter, USAC releases a newsletter called the 498/499 Spotlight. We at Marashlian & Donahue, PLLC and our affiliated consulting firm, The Commpliance Group, eagerly anticipate these newsletters, as they often contain information and guidance that help us to flesh out and clarify their policies, positions and practices interpreting and implementing a variety of critical, …
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The FCC has been steadily stepping up its enforcement of its regulations on LED equipment. Many LED suppliers are facing steep fines and losing their equipment certifications. Ronald E Quirk, Head of the IoT Practice at The CommLaw Group, and Jonathan Marashlian, Managing Partner, will discuss how LED suppliers can mitigate penalties and bad publicity …
