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In light of the significant degree of client interest in GDPR compliance (and privacy compliance, in general), Marashlian & Donahue’s privacy law team is considering organizing and hosting a Free Educational Webinar in the upcoming months. If your company thinks it might
When the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to dismantle the Obama-era net neutrality regulatory framework, the agency nevertheless recommitted to enforcing its existing transparency rule, albeit a modified version. First imposed in 2010, the transparency rule requires fixed and mobile internet
FCC is Brutally Cracking Down on RF Equipment Violators. Ronald Quirk of The CommLaw Group discusses compliance with the Federal Communications Commission’s rules that pertain to RFID at the RFID Journal Live. httpss://www.rfidjournal.com/purchase-access?type=Video&id=2053&r=%2Fvideos%2Fview%3F2053
This Friday May 25, 2018, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”) takes effect in all member states of the European Union. The GDPR will affect a significant number of organizations across the globe, even if they are not located
The Cloud Comms Summit is the leading event for Service Providers in the cloud communications industry. Marashlian & Donahue, PLLC, The CommLaw Group, is a proud sponsor of the upcoming event and is sending several attorneys to the two-day event to meet &
The Commpliance Group, supported by the knowledgeable telecom attorneys at The CommLaw Group, is developing a Software-as-a-Service solution that will take Regulatory Compliance out of the hands of lawyers and consulting firms, and put it directly into the hands of telecom carriers, interconnected VOIP and
TeleStrategies will host its 20th annual Communications Taxation Conference in Orlando, FL from May 14th through 16th. TeleStrategies’ annual event brings together the nation’s top Communications Tax and Regulatory professionals to address timely issues, obstacles and opportunities in the complex and
On June 11, 2018, Marashlian & Donahue’s Internet of Things and Connected Devices practice will team up with Achievion Solutions to present a 90 minute webinar/workshop on blockchain technologies and legal issues. Attendance is free and open to all. Topic: Blockchain Implementation & Legal Challenges Details: Monday, June 11, 2018 from 12:00 pm to 1:30
ATTENTION!!! IF YOUR COMPANY CONTRACTS WITH OUTBOUND CALL TERMINATING CARRIERS AND, IN PARTICULAR, FOCUS ON “LEAST COST ROUTING” METHODOLOGIES, PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE ISSUES RAISED IN THIS ADVISORY. CONTACT ROB JACKSON OR YOUR PRIMARY ATTORNEY WITH QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ABOUT
Next month, the federal agency charged with protecting the public from unsafe consumer products will be holding a public hearing to consider the safety implications of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Traditionally, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) focuses on
As interstate telecommunications providers plan for their FCC Form 499 reporting (Forms 499-A and 499-Q), it is important to pay careful attention to the treatment of USAC disbursements/subsidies for universal service programs, as the “Rules” embodied in the 499 Instructions
Next month, the federal agency charged with protecting the public from unsafe consumer products will be holding a public hearing to consider the safety implications of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Traditionally, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) focuses on
ATTENTION!!! IF YOUR COMPANY CONTRACTS WITH OUTBOUND CALL TERMINATING CARRIERS AND, IN PARTICULAR, FOCUS ON “LEAST COST ROUTING” METHODOLOGIES, PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE ISSUES RAISED IN THIS ADVISORY. CONTACT ROB JACKSON OR YOUR PRIMARY ATTORNEY WITH QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ABOUT
The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) last week issued two Orders and Consent Decrees against LED sign manufacturers for violating the its RF equipment rules. The first decree, involving a Canadian company, resulted in, among other things, a $19,500 civil penalty. The second
In the Telecom, Cloud or other SaaS-based business? Thinking about an acquisition? Sale? Soliciting or making an investment in a Regulated/Taxed service provider? Want to know your “best” and “worst” case exposure scenarios with respect to unpaid or underpaid State
Marashlian & Donahue, PLLC, is proud to announce the selection of Jackie Neff (fka, Hankins), Senior Managing Attorney, as a 2018 Super Lawyers Rising Star! Ms. Neff has been named a Top Rated Technology Transactions attorney by Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters
Marashlian & Donahue’s Internet of Things and Connected Devices practice will team up with AchievionSolutions to present a 90 minute webinar/workshop on blockchain technologies and legal issues. Attendance is free and open to all. Topic: Blockchain Implementation & Legal Challenges Details: Monday, June 11, 2018 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm EST
A pending Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) raises new national security concerns about the equipment and services used by Universal Service Fund (USF) beneficiaries. Specifically, the NPRM would seek comment on whether and how the FCC should
The FCC announced that, at its April 17, 2018 Open Meeting, it will consider the adoption of new rules designed to improve the completion of calls made to rural locations in the United States, as well as a new notice of proposed
Learn the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly when it comes to any Communications Service distribution model that falls outside the established regulated “Carrier” vs. unregulated “Sales Agent” dichotomy LINK TO WEBINAR PLAYBACK Private Label, White Label, “Powered By,” Doing
