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Last month, the Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC” or “Commission”) Wireline Competition Bureau (“WCB”) issued an Order clarifying that “the nature of the traffic carried on a private line […] is
The FCC’s new privacy rules were the latest casualties of the Trump Administration’s deregulatory agenda this week as Congress voted to eliminate the rules. After receiving a slight majority vote
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai endorsed two major policy initiatives last week seeking to reduce international reporting requirements and disrupt illegal robocalling. The release of the new Notices
Keep Track of TCPA Developments at the FCC by Downloading Our March 2017 TCPA Compliance Monitoring Report Last year, the Supreme Court held that the violation of a statutory right alone does not
In 2017, businesses face growing uncertainty when deciding whether to prioritize privacy and data security compliance. The latest state of affairs is a study in contrasts: The FCC’s latest privacy
Consumer electronics are integral parts of the Internet of Things (“IoT”). Manufacturers are designing and marketing consumer electronic devices that can perform functions that were unheard of only a year
ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROVIDERS: Important Guidance on the Proper Regulatory Treatment of Various International Call Path Scenarios The FCC has provided very little guidance to assist international service providers in
The Internet of Things (“IoT”) is turning into a security nightmare. More than 1 billion malware detections and incidents, affecting more than 100 million IoT devices, occurred during the June-November
UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND: FCC’s Wholesaler-Reseller Exemption Requirements – A Practical Guide to Compliance Through the years, both our law firm and its affiliated consulting arm, The Commpliance Group, have represented hundreds of
Part 2 of a 3-Part Series Authored by Allison D. Rule, Partner, Marashlian & Donahue, PLLC, The CommLaw Group This three-part series builds on the predictions made by Jonathan Marashlian in his
Part 1 of a 3-Part Series Authored by Allison D. Rule, Partner, Marashlian & Donahue, PLLC, The CommLaw Group In a move predicted by industry insiders, President Trump appointed Ajit Pai as
In response to numerous requests for additional time, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (“NTIA”) has extended the deadline for Internet of Things (“IoT”) stakeholders to submit comments that will be instrumental
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai lodged his first attack against his predecessor’s signature privacy order today, calling for a stay of data security rules from the order scheduled to come into effect on
Keep Track of TCPA Developments at the FCC by Downloading Our February 2017 TCPA Compliance Monitoring Report While there is a widely held view that new Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”)
IoT attorneys Ron Quirk and Alex Schneider are featured in a new podcast presented by IoT-Inc: Legal Limbo – Doing IoT Business in the Gray. This podcast is a lively
The California Public Utilities Commission (“CPUC”) recently adopted new reporting obligations for major service disruptions and outages. Pursuant to CPUC Decision 16-08-021, all certificated and registered telecommunications providers are responsible for
