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The United States Federal Communications Commission is an independent federal agency established by the Communications Act of 1934. The Commission is charged with regulating interstate and international... more +
The United States Federal Communications Commission is an independent federal agency established by the Communications Act of 1934. The Commission is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, wire, satellite, and cable. less -
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California Proposes Website Accessibility Law with Significant Compliance Obligations and Liability Risks Nationwide

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On June 12, 2023, the California Assembly's Judiciary Committee replaced the full contents of AB 1757 (a bill originally addressing court consolidation) with new legislative language featuring heightened standards for...more

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Court Rejects Healthcare Facility’s Use of Emergency Purpose Exception

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The Middle District of Florida recently held that a defendant cannot invoke the “emergency purposes” exception to the TCPA if the defendant continues to send messages after the plaintiff has instructed the defendant to stop. ...more

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FCC Seeks Comment on Petition Requesting Declaratory Ruling on Refund Liability in Pole Attachment Complaint Proceedings

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In a recent Public Notice, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that the Wireline Competition Bureau is soliciting comment on a Petition for Declaratory Ruling filed by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI...more

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New Developments in the World of Section 230

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Nick Mooney and Joseph Schaeffer, Spilman Technology Law Practice Group Chairs, discuss proposed amendments from the Department of Justice, a recent statement from Justice Thomas on the Supreme Court’s “shadow docket,” and a...more

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Alert: NTIA Section 230 Petition Raises Significant Legal and Policy Issues at FCC

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The rules proposed by the US Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration in its recent petition for rulemaking asking the Federal Communications Commission to interpret Section 230 of...more

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Alert: NTIA Asks FCC to Broaden Internet Platforms’ Liability for Third-Party Content and Moderation Efforts

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In a petition for rulemaking filed on July 27, the US Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration has asked the Federal Communications Commission to adopt new rules interpreting Section...more

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FCC Approves Order Addressing Reassigned Number Database and Accompanying Safe Harbor

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• Companies across industries have been facing TCPA litigation based upon calls and text messages to reassigned telephone numbers. • On December 12, 2018, the FCC—with the support of many parties and industry groups—voted...more

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The Telephone Consumer Protection Act in the Healthcare Industry

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As healthcare companies increasingly rely on mobile delivery platforms and other technologies to communicate with patients about appointments, billing and other issues related to their healthcare management, the potential for...more

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