Competition in the previously monopolistic telecommunications industry is wonderful. Technological advances are terrific and create incredible opportunities for businesses and consumers, alike. We can all agree on these two universal

A recent decision by the Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC”) Wireline Competition Bureau confirms the FCC seeks to avoid regulating Internet edge providers, despite recent Open Internet efforts that subject Broadband

Marashlian & Donahue, PLLC, The CommLaw Group, is excited to announce its sponsorship of The HUB (www.thehubconnects.org). The HUB is one of the Washington, D.C. region’s most recognizable and reputable

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Keep Track of TCPA Developments at the FCC by Downloading Our November 2015 TCPA Compliance Monitoring Report Amid the news of a long-term budget compromise being signed into law on

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REGISTER NOW FOR LIVE WEBCAST PRESENTATION WITH COMMLAW ATTORNEY NATE HARDY AND SETH WILLIAMS Understanding FCC’s Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) Omnibus Declaratory Ruling: Navigating Compliance Issues and Challenges LIVE

Mammoth FCC Fines Draw Flak Amid Push For GAO Probe By Margaret Harding Law360, Washington (October 28, 2015, 5:38 PM ET) — A recent letter from Congress urging the Government Accountability Office to

Competition in the previously monopolistic telecommunications industry is wonderful.  Technological advances are terrific and create incredible opportunities for businesses and consumers, alike.  We can all agree on these two universal

Over the past year, we have emphasized the role of the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) and private plaintiffs in enforcing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) and addressed the FCC’s evolving and expanding interpretation of

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Linda McReynolds, head of The CommLaw Group’s Information Privacy, Data Security and Consumer Protection practice, publishes article in Security Magazine: 5 Tips to Strengthen Cybersecurity and Data Protection

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